Ep 144: Fontaines D.C.'s Grian Chatten on throwing away good ideas, the band's new look, and going beyond punk

Midnight Chats

Ahead of their new album Romance, people can't stop talking about Fontaines D.C.'s new look. One week after Glastonbury, the Dublin band's singer, Grian Chatten, had Stu round to his flat to discuss the reason behind the band's new aesthetic, his prolific writing process, a strange 9 days spend working in a bar in L.A., and a record that draws influence from Korn, Lana Del Rey and Shygirl.

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Further reading/viewing:

Starburster video

Jade 'Angel of My Dreams' video

Loud And Quiet 2019 cover feature

Chris de Burgh in The Mighty Boosh

Sister Midnight

Credits:

Editing by Stuart Stubbs

Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines

Artwork by Kate Prior

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