Kicking Saturday into high gear with a concert from Fontaines DC, recorded at Iveagh Gardens in Dublin on August 4, 2022 by RTE 2FM.
Fontaines DC have been making huge and consistent strides since they first got together in 2014. They have, by all accounts, given Rock the shot in the arm it’s needed for a while and have become household names on both sides of the Atlantic and indeed, just about everywhere else.
Paul Tharma of See Rock Live Magazine put up an excellent assessment of the band back in March of this year. Here’s a snippet in case you missed it:
“Irish post-punk band Fontaines DC has become a force to be reckoned with, earning accolades from industry icons and amassing a dedicated global fan base. Their latest album, Romance, released in August 2023, solidifies their place in contemporary rock music, with their signature blend of raw intensity and poetic lyricism. The band’s frontman, Grian Chatten, may struggle with back pain, but on stage, his commanding presence remains unstoppable.
“I’ve never toned it down because of my back,” Chatten admits. “It’s not really me up there—it’s something else entirely.”
Since forming in Dublin in 2014, Fontaines DC has gone from feeling like outsiders to becoming internationally recognized heavyweights. Their rise has been punctuated by multiple accolades, including two Grammy nominations and a BRIT Award for Best International Group. Music legend Elton John has even declared them “the best band out there at the moment.” Their track Favourite found its way onto Barack Obama’s annual playlist, further solidifying their cultural impact.
Currently touring Australia, the band has already delivered electrifying performances in Perth, Brisbane, and at Wollongong’s Yours and Owls Festival. Chatten acknowledges the profound emotional resonance they share with Australian audiences, many of whom have Irish heritage.
“There are people scattered across this vast continent still singing old Irish tunes and sharing Irish stories,” Chatten says. “That extra dimension of missing home makes the experience even more powerful.”
You can read the whole article here: See Rock Live.
Might be a good idea to sign up to See Rock Live as well, it’s a treasure trove of useful information.
In the meantime – here’s the weekend. Take advantage of it.
