‘sup?
Last night.
Fontaines D.C. ‘dropped’ their third album, Skinty Fia.
Come for Jackie Down The Line (@13.36). Stay for Bloomsday (@17.36).
Nick says: Songs to hold deer.
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Heroic
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Congratulations 63rd #GRAMMYs Best Rock Album nominees: @fontainesdublin, @michaelkiwanuka, @gracepotter, Sturgill Simpson, and @thestrokes: https://t.co/teAbOeBzZ9 pic.twitter.com/8IBL5YoddY
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) November 24, 2020
This afternoon.
In fairness.
Meanwhile…
Our presenters have voted.
We’ve tallied up their lists of favourites and made a top 10 of the year.
…And 6 Music Recommends: Albums of The Year 2020 of the year are…
[a thread]
— BBC Radio 6 Music (@BBC6Music) November 24, 2020
At 2…
Fontaines DC sugar coat very little on this record, as Grian's drawl shares his vulnerable, boyish observations with dark comedy. At times brutal it’s a portrait of burnout; but just before we’re about to settle under the covers they remind us – there’s hope yet. pic.twitter.com/BB390Mn1gB
— BBC Radio 6 Music (@BBC6Music) November 24, 2020
Fontaines D.C. write:
We are raising money to help those in need that are affected by the horrific Australian bush fires.
We are giving away a signed test press of our debut album Dogrel, there was only 3 of these made. To enter we are asking for a £5 donation via the link below.
The competition is open to all ages and to anyone around the world. You can enter as many times as you like and 100% of the profits go to The Australian Red Cross.
Click to enter/donate here
Meanwhile…
Aileen Mythen writes:
Would any local Wexford businesses be interested in sponsoring or giving away a prize for a raffle during this event (above) this coming Friday? It is in aid of the Australian Bushfires. We expect it to be a sell out gig and would be happy to advertise your company on the night. Pm if interested [at link below]…
BBC 6 Music
NME
Paste
Stereogum
From top: Dogrel best album lists: BBC 6 (Number 1); NME (critic score of 91); Paste (Number 14) and Stereogum (Number 10)
Dublin’s punky tykes Fontaines D.C. cluttering up the end of year best album lists with their debut long player Dogrel.
Greatest Irish debut ever?
Pogo! FIGHT!
Best Albums of 2019 (Stereogum)
Previously: Fontaines D.C. on Broadsheet