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Fontaines D. C. announce ‘Dopamine Chamber’ and tours

Overview

Irish post-punk band Fontaines D. C. has announced their fifth studio album, ‘Dopamine Chamber’, scheduled for release on October 16, 2026, through XL Recordings. Produced by James Ford, the eleven-track project follows their 2024 platinum-certified album, ‘Romance’. Musically, the new album marks a shift toward a “colder, more synthetic aesthetic” featuring synthesizer tones, samples, and marching drums. Lead singer Grian Chatten described the record as an exploration of emotional release amidst technological dominance, political tension, and environmental decline. The tracklist includes the single ‘Marianne’ and a collaboration with Spanish artist Rosalía on ‘Where Is Gone?’.

In support of the release, the band is embarking on a 20-date arena tour across Europe and the United Kingdom, beginning in Lisbon on October 21, 2026. They have also expanded their 2027 schedule to include summer dates in Italy and two headline performances at Slane Castle, Ireland. Additionally, the band has announced a 19-concert North American tour for 2027. The first leg runs from April to May through cities such as Boston, Philadelphia, and San Francisco with support from Westside Cowboy, while a second leg begins in late September in Columbus and concludes at the Kia Forum in Inglewood on October 15, supported by Iceage.

Ahead of the album release, the band performed a 19-song set at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles. The outdoor concert featured material from ‘Romance’ and ‘Skinty Fia’, as well as new tracks including ‘Marianne’ and previews of unreleased songs ‘Tongue’ and ‘Happy For You’. During the performance, the group dedicated the song ‘It’s Amazing to Be Young’ to Hollywood Forever resident David Lynch. Additionally, the band has scheduled a performance at the Pepsi Center in Mexico City for March 25, following a previous cancellation due to health issues experienced by vocalist Grian Chatten.

Entities

James Ford · Fontaines D. C. · Grian Chatten · XL Recordings · Fontaines D. C.

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Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Fontaines D. C. announces 2027 North American tour

    Irish band Fontaines D. C. announced a 19-date North American tour for 2027 following the release of their fifth album, ‘Dopamine Chamber’, featuring support from Westside Cowboy and Iceage.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Fontaines D. C. performs at Hollywood Forever Cemetery

    Irish band Fontaines D. C. performed a 19-song set at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, previewing tracks from their upcoming album, Dopamine Chamber.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Fontaines D. C. to perform in Mexico City on March 25

    Irish band Fontaines D. C. will perform at Mexico City’s Pepsi Center on March 25, following the upcoming release of their fifth album, ‘Dopamine Chamber’, which features a collaboration with Rosalía.

  4. [CULTURE] 9 sources
    Fontaines D. C. announces new album featuring Rosalía

    Fontaines D. C. has announced their fifth album, ‘Dopamine Chamber’, featuring their first-ever guest collaboration with Rosalía on the track ‘Where Is Gone?’. The album arrives October 16.

  5. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Fontaines D. C. announces 2027 summer tour dates in Italy

    Irish band Fontaines D. C. has announced two new concert dates in Rome and Milan for June 2027, following a sold-out show in Bologna and ahead of their new album ‘Dopamine Chamber’.

  6. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Fontaines D. C. adds second Slane Castle show due to demand

    Fontaines D. C. has added a second headline show at Slane Castle for June 27, 2027, following overwhelming demand for their initial June 26 date.

  7. [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Fontaines D. C. announces 2027 headline show at Slane Castle

    Fontaines D. C. has announced a massive 2027 headline show at Slane Castle, following their closing set at Electric Picnic and ahead of their new album, Dopamine Chamber.

  8. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Fontaines D. C. debuts new song ‘Happy For You’ at Leeds Festival

    Irish band Fontaines D. C. debuted their new song ‘Happy For You’ at the Leeds Festival, previewing tracks from their upcoming October album, ‘Dopamine Chamber’.

  9. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Fontaines D. C. announces largest career arena tour

    Irish band Fontaines D. C. announced a 20-date European and UK arena tour for autumn 2026 to support their fifth album, ‘Dopamine Chamber’.

  10. [CULTURE] 15 sources
    Fontaines D. C. announce new album and major European arena tour

    Fontaines D. C. has announced their fifth album, ‘Dopamine Chamber’, and a 20-date European and UK arena tour starting October 21, 2026.

  11. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Fontaines D. C. announce new album and US headline shows

    Irish band Fontaines D. C. has announced their fifth album, ‘Dopamine Chamber’, set for release on October 16, alongside new intimate headline shows in New York and Los Angeles.

  12. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Fontaines D. C. announce fifth album ‘Dopamine Chamber’

    Irish band Fontaines D. C. announced their fifth album, ‘Dopamine Chamber’, arriving October 16. The project features a more synthetic sound and includes the new single ‘Marianne’.

  13. [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Fontaines D. C. tease fifth album and new single ‘Marianne’

    Irish band Fontaines D. C. has teased their fifth studio album and released a teaser for a new single, ‘Marianne’, following recent live debuts in Spain.

  14. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Fontaines D. C. debut new songs at first live shows of the year in Spain

    Fontaines D. C. debuted two new songs, ‘Marianne’ and ‘Six Shot Morning’, during their first live shows of the year in Cadiz, Spain.

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