Fontaines D.C. have released a music video for their track, “Bug,” directed by Andrea Arnold (American Honey, Fish Tank, Cow). The video is a shortform reimagination of Arnold’s forthcoming film Bird and includes exclusive footage. “Bug” is taken from the band’s fourth album, Romance, released via XL Recordings on August 23rd. Check it out below and find out more.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Fontaines D.C. – Romance
This album is a huge leap of change since Fontaines D.C. released Skiny Fia in 2022. Romance (XL Recordings) finds the band wandering out into psychedelic Brit Pop. Drugs certainly might explain some of the changes, though Producer James Ford whose resume includes Gorillaz, HAIM, and Depeche Mode certainly explains the mix and how the sounds are presented here. When it comes to the groove of “Starbursters” it’s hard to argue with the results. This Irish band might have shelved The Clash influence that marked their more post-Punk flavor previously, but this does not feel like they are selling out. Continue reading