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Fontaines D.C. Announce Fifth Album Dopamine Chamber

8/19/2026

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Irish band Fontaines D.C. announced their fifth studio album Dopamine Chamber, due October 16 via XL.
Producer James Ford oversaw Dopamine Chamber, following the 2024 album Romance, whose song “Starburster” placed No. 19 on The 100 Best Songs of 2024.
Singer Grian Chatten said “Marianne,” whose video was directed by Dave Meyers, is an escapism song inspired by the 2024 series Ripley and that the album questions pleasure in a dark world.

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Irish band Fontaines D.C. announced their fifth studio album Dopamine Chamber, due October 16 via XL.
Producer James Ford oversaw Dopamine Chamber, following the 2024 album Romance, whose song “Starburster” placed No. 19 on The 100 Best Songs of 2024.
Singer Grian Chatten said “Marianne,” whose video was directed by Dave Meyers, is an escapism song inspired by the 2024 series Ripley and that the album questions pleasure in a dark world.