Prepare to dive into Fontaines D.C.'s immersive, unapologetic post-punk this summer – a night of raw intensity that will resonate long after the final note fades.
Fontaines D.C., the Dublin-born, London-based band that’s become a defining force in modern post-punk, is bringing their intense and haunting sound to Luxembourg. Led by the magnetic Grian Chatten, Fontaines D.C. channels the grit, soul, and poetry of Dublin into a style that’s raw, immersive, and unapologetically their own. With Chatten’s deadpan vocals (not unlike the iconic vocals of Joy Division's Ian Curtis or the Cure's Robert Smith), driving percussion, and lyrics that feel like fragments of a story you’re still unraveling, their music resonates with a rare, dark energy.
From the gritty, hometown love letter of Dogrel in 2019 to the brooding, synth-laden atmospheres of 2024’s Romance, Fontaines D.C. has continuously evolved, exploring layers of influence from iconic 70s punk to cinematic soundscapes. Each song is a deep dive into themes of identity, love, and alienation, delivered with an intensity that makes every performance feel like a raw, unfiltered moment.
Listen to an excerpt from the latest album Romance (featuring Irish actor Barry Keoghan):
With accolades like a BRIT Award, Grammy and Mercury Prize nominations, and a No. 1 UK album for Skinty Fia, Fontaines D.C. has captivated both fans and critics. Their live shows have been described as gritty, almost literary experiences – no surprise given Chatten’s influences, from Bob Dylan and Shane MacGowan to Yeats and Rimbaud.
Interested to know more? Our very own Melissa Dalton from Today Radio interviewed them back in 2022, which you can listen here.
Come experience Fontaines D.C. live in Luxembourg at Neimënster Abbey. Tickets go on sale on Friday, 8 November at 11am - they'll sell out fast so be ready!
And if you want to immerse yourself in Fontaines D.C.'s sound immediately, Today Radio has a special artist hour today from 8pm!
