Fontaines D.C. Announce New Album Dopamine Chamber, Share Single
“Marianne” leads the Irish band’s fifth LP ahead of its October release
Fontaines D.C., the Irish alternative rock band, have revealed details about their upcoming fifth studio album, "Dopamine Chamber," set to release on October 16 through XL. The lead single, "Marianne," has already dropped alongside a vibrant music video directed by Dave Meyers, known for his work in internet-popular visuals across pop and hip-hop genres.
The album will also feature a collaboration with Spanish singer Rosalía, entitled "Where Is Gone?" The tracklisting for the album is listed below. Following their 2024 platinum-certified album "Romance," which gained traction with hits like "Favourite" and "Starburster," Fontaines D.C. appears to be shifting gears. The lead single "Marianne" is described as a song about escapism, influenced by the 2024 thriller series "Ripley."
In a press release, lead vocalist Grian Chatten noted that he sought inspiration in Venice, Vienna, and Sicily during the songwriting process. He described "Romance" as being 60% human and 40% corrupted by automation, while "Dopamine Chamber" feels more like 60% corrupted, with a focus on honesty and the reflection of ugliness. The album's theme seems to be a catastrophic warning rather than just a pursuit of pleasures in a darkening world.
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