Fontaines D.C. will be performing across the United States in 2025, with Grian Chatten, Conor Curley, Conor Deegan III, Tom Coll, and Carlos O'Connell. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)
Dublin's poetic punks, Fontaines D.C., are gearing up to bring their visceral live energy back to the United States in the spring of 2025. Following a successful run of shows in late 2024 and ahead of a packed European festival season, the band has announced an extensive US tour that promises to deliver their signature blend of gritty lyricism and captivating post-punk sound to audiences across the country.
The tour, which kicks off in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 21st, will see the five-piece band traverse the nation, hitting major cities and smaller venues alike. Fans can expect to hear tracks from their critically acclaimed fourth album, Romance, released in August 2024, alongside beloved anthems from their earlier records, Dogrel, A Hero's Death, and Skinty Fia.
Romance marks a departure from the band's earlier work, which often focused on the nuances of Dublin life. This latest offering embraces a broader, more cinematic scope, drawing inspiration from Japanese manga and Italian cinema. While the lyrical themes have evolved, the band's core intensity and frontman Grian Chatten's distinctive vocal delivery remain powerfully intact. Tracks like "Starburster," "Favourite," and "In the Modern World" showcase this new direction, blending their signature post-punk grit with moments of dreamy introspection.
Adding to the excitement, Fontaines D.C. recently released a deluxe edition of Romance on April 16th, 2025, just ahead of their North American tour. This expanded version features three new tracks: "Before You I Just Forget," the previously released single "It's Amazing to Be Young," and a unique mash-up of "Starburster" with David Lynch's "In Heaven (Lady in the Radiator Song)." The new song, "Before You I Just Forget," offers a compelling blend of swaggering spoken-word verses and melodic interludes, further enriching the album's sonic landscape.
The tour schedule is as follows:
- April 21: Salt Lake City, UT - The Union Event Center
- April 22: Denver, CO - Mission Ballroom
- April 24: Dallas, TX - The Factory in Deep Ellum
- April 25: Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall - Downstairs (SOLD OUT)
- April 26: Austin, TX - Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater (SOLD OUT)
- April 28: New Orleans, LA - The Civic Theatre (SOLD OUT)
- April 29: Atlanta, GA - The Eastern (SOLD OUT)
- April 30: Nashville, TN - Marathon Music Works (SOLD OUT)
- May 2: Louisville, KY - Mercury Ballroom (SOLD OUT)
- May 3: Raleigh, NC - The Ritz (SOLD OUT)
- May 4: Columbus, OH - KEMBA! Live (SOLD OUT)
- May 6: Indianapolis, IN - The Vogue (SOLD OUT)
- May 7: Detroit, MI - The Fillmore
- May 8: Cleveland, OH - Agora Ballroom (SOLD OUT)
- May 10: Washington, DC - The Anthem (SOLD OUT)
- May 11: Norfolk, VA - The Norva (SOLD OUT)
- May 13: Albany, NY - Empire Live (SOLD OUT)
- May 14: New Haven, CT - College Street Music Hall (SOLD OUT)
- May 16: New York, NY - Hammerstein Ballroom (SOLD OUT)
- May 17: New York, NY - Hammerstein Ballroom (SOLD OUT)
- May 18: New York, NY - Hammerstein Ballroom (SOLD OUT)
Many dates on the tour are already sold out, a testament to the band's growing popularity and the fervent anticipation surrounding their live performances. For fans lucky enough to secure tickets, they are in for an unforgettable experience. Fontaines D.C.'s live shows are known for their raw energy, Chatten's captivating stage presence, and the band's ability to translate their poetic and often intense studio recordings into a powerful and immersive live spectacle.
This 2025 US tour offers a chance to witness a band at the peak of their creative powers, continuing to evolve their sound while staying true to the passionate core that has earned them international acclaim. Whether you're a long-time fan or a recent convert to their compelling brand of rock music, catching Fontaines D.C. live is an experience not to be missed.
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