Im trying to kind of convince my girlfriend to come out and enjoy this its like adventure, you know what I mean? John Cooper Clarkes memoir I Wanna Be Yours is out now via Picador. Hed be able to explain it a lot better, but what it means to me is I think of Carlos as someone who battles sort of gloriously with his ego, which is being stroked and mutated over the last few years because were in a relatively sort of successful band. Ill tell you when a poems dead: when its in a book. Something went wrong, please try again later. We have noticed that there is an issue with your subscription billing details. She used to say that as kind of like a colloquialism. It saved him from himself. Skinty Fia is an expression that our drummers great auntie used to say. Tour diary: The Muckers, Anemone, Chai, and Rubblebucket @ Treefort Fest. Im sure in some way, thats how I feel being here, that theres this doom ringing in my head and I dont know why. Yeah, nine months out of the year its drizzling there, I could imagine Ireland is very similar. As frontman and chief lyricist of the Dublin post-punk quintet Fontaines D.C., Chatten has channelled life growing up in Ireland into his band's music, songs that take in themes of mental health, corrupt governments, religion and community. Grian is not yet married but in the recent Instagram post, he has disclosed his decision to convert his dating life into a marital relationship. The fact that shes coming now Im kind of like, whats the point in playing the gig? Bringing the pair together over a scratchy three-way phone line today, they trade . Those are kind of the themes I wanted to explore in the album. It just turned out to be another song about Ireland, of course. The Fontaines D.C.s force-of-nature punk-poet frontman sounds light and lively, as young as his 25 years deserves. Im saying goodbye to Dublin. Grian thinks a lot. I dismantle them, put them back together. Drivers warned over incoming hike in petrol and diesel prices amid two key changes, "Its really important that we dont have any particular day where fuel goes up very dramatically", Limerick woman 'lucky to be alive' after being held captive, beaten and doused with acid in horror attack. Better late than never. Theres got to be tension in order for it to be an interesting thing to write about. I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Fontaines frontman, Grian Chatten. Originally they were called The Fontaines, but they added the initials "D.C." when a band in Los Angeles had the same name. I think messages of artists often get lost in inauthenticity. [37], The band released their second album on 31 July 2020, titled A Hero's Death. [16][26] The record was recorded live on tape. He created his channel in 2015, and within a year, Grian had gained 1 million subscribers. Out of the fear of God people are more polite. The new record broadens the groups sonic palette. Im sure there is. Photos: Emma Swann, Paul Wolfgang Webster, Pip. Dogrel is out April 12th via Partisan Records pre-order the album here. It scared the hell out of me, but I became interested in the work of Edgar Allan Poe. It felt very structured or something like that, and easy, Chatten says. Theres a kind of great sadness to that. Andrew Scotts voice taking a hand and leading me through the Dubliners you shed that numbness very quickly, I find. He was born on Monday, August 9, 1993. I feel like Ive abandoned Ireland to some extent. Of course the only American city any rock band can test their skills in has to be New York and the only venue they can really make a splash in has to be Union Pool. Despite the four decades between them, Fontaines DC frontman Grian Chatten and longstanding punk poet John Cooper Clarke have much in common. Chatten thinks one of the reasons their songs have chimed so acutely is because there is nothing disingenuous about the way he writes. Born in Cumbria, in the far north of the country, he moved to Ireland barely a month after moving out of the womb. It was released on 22 April 2022. Please, A fresh breath: Chatten says the bands second album is like the exhalation after Dogrels inhalation. Yeah man. Is there someone specific you want to prove anything to? How Cold Love Is I think that the way people talk to each other here is vastly different than the way they talk to each other in Ireland, like people are a lot more content to be rude in a healthy way I think so far. A lot of the album is built upon that experience, that feeling. I used to just sit in the lobby of the hotel, watch the sun come up with a beer from a vending machine and wait for everyone else to get out of bed.. Hed say, Name one famous poet thats ever made a living out of it!. The Couple Across the Way I got hold of your stuff last night and I like your style, the overcoat, the look, the voice, these are all the ingredients to make great records. 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Fontaines DC, I was overwhelmed with the knowledge that none of them were worth half of what they were being sold for. Shop now, EIP exclusive: free global shipping and same-day delivery. At some point, you try to wear it as a badge of honour.. A lot of black communities and much of the American population had forgotten about those types of music until the Stones and other bands brought them back in and it became mainstream; commercialized to a larger extent. That song is me saying I love Ireland and I always will. Amid all the seething political ire and raw emoting on the record, however, the overriding feeling is one of hope. As frontman and chief lyricist of the Dublin post-punk quintet Fontaines D.C., Chatten has channelled life growing up in Ireland into his band's music, songs that take in themes of mental health, corrupt governments, religion and community. Theres a great sadness to that.. Yeah it was summer. Grian attached the following caption to an Instagram photo of the amount raised: Thanks to this money, those people will be able to eat hot meals in the coming weeks. And the people blatantly telling him: Go home., These experiences cant help but make their way into the music of Fontaines D.C., the band Chatten fronts specifically on the bands third album, Skinty Fia, out April 22. Theres always the nitpicking, but were all so well versed in one anothers idiosyncrasies that it comes as no surprise when somebody annoys you. Leftfield feat Grian Chatten - Full Way Round 77,229 views Oct 18, 2022 From the new album - 'This Is What We Do' 'Full Way Round' features Grian Chatten (Vocals / Lyrics) Listen to FWR. All rights reserved. Theres Versatile, and theyre hilarious and really good as well. Loves a double-edged sword, you know? Shop now, Spend to save up to 25% off new-season items with code SPENDTOSAVE. "Too Real" did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but peaked at number two on the UK Physical Singles Chart Top 100. So I think thats where the Dublin accent really came from; a desire to fit in. Fingers crossed everything can go ahead! [16], Fontaines D.C. started out self-releasing singles. It was a similar appeal; it was the guttural energy. It made the album a little bit more Irish because we coveted that which made us different., Despite that, Chatten likes living in London. Im kind of saying that this is the last time Im going to sort of trace the steps of [James] Joyce and Flann OBrien and Patrick Kavanagh and walk these streets and be in love with the rain and in love with the pubs and the stone buildings and the ghosts of the past. Its that sort of pseudo-knowledge. The idea of becoming a citizen poet acquired this kind of glamour that we didnt have an equivalent of in this country. Terms and conditions apply. We take a look at some of Damon and co.s most iconic pair-ups, Lynks waxes lyrical on their current faves ahead of our Now and Next tour. "A Lucid Dream" did not enter the Irish Singles Chart, but peaked at number 14 on the Irish Homegrown Top 20 chart. What does it mean for music to have a Dublin accent? Grian married his wife in a small, intimate ceremony attended by close friends and family The covid-19 pandemic has effectively ruled out the huge gatherings associated with weddings. Out of fear. It would invalidate me.. I did have a job punching out registration plates that drove me fucking crazy. Its a big change from July 2019, when exhaustion forced the cancellation of the bands last remaining dates on a punishing tour of debut album Dogrel, regarded by many as the most exciting record by an Irish band in years, a dramatic depiction of Dublin on an international stage. When Chatten was working on Fontaines D.C.s excellent third album, Skinty Fia, out in April, he sat down to write a romantic song called I Love You, but something else came out. Like if you go to Boston, that expression of Irishness. I used to listen to his readings of Dubliners. I think Ive got great guilt about leaving Ireland in the state that its in. The video for 2018's "Too Real" was inspired by The Pogues's 1985 song, "A Pair of Brown Eyes" and the band Gilla Band, among other concepts. I want to live in the world of the heart. They have toured with Shame and Idles. Something weve experienced a lot over here in London. All we know, Who is Justin Roilands wife? 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The pressure to get a good sleep in those three or four hours became too much for me. At one point, he went a full week without hitting the hay. I kind of feel like its in two parts. In June 2020, Grian updated his fans about the upcoming nuptials via Instagram. Something that I can lie down beside all the books and poems Ive read and all that kind of world, because thats the world I want to live in. Im sure I want to prove something to the people that inspire me who are often dead. His lyrics feel distinctly personal, but not conceited. I feel guilty for having left. But it depends on how much culture well see on the road because if we dont see too much culture then we just come back often frustrated and overworked. 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Thats what that song was. Im done!. I think he must be really crying there. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Its like a physical manifestation or physical metaphor for empathy. I am. That dont give a fuck attitude is not so much a part of some rebellious image as it is a reflection of a deeply inquisitive soul. Its just a completely new beast. However, they still hope that the wedding will happen soon. 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He posted a photo of the couple and attached the caption: Its been 10 months since I proposed to my fiance, and the wedding is creeping up on us very fast. Everything went perfectly, the weather was good and everyone had a wonderful time.. I think Yeats is a lot more heart on the sleeve, hes a bleeding heart. Im saying this is the last time I will trace the steps of James Joyce and Flann OBrien and Patrick Kavanagh and walk these streets and be in love with the rain. I wanted to make some good music and when its done, still have that enjoyment of playing guitar and listening to music every day, make sure I had that and not be embittered, he says. Not many accents can carry that spectrum of emotion.John: Id rather sound like you! The song itself is just about a doomed, paranoid relationship with influences of alcohol, drugs, and paranoia. Im in a position there where Ive made something of a career from trying to connect with and render the culture and country that I come from and try and express it and in turn and in doing so, understand it myself and help other people understand it. It allows me to express myself fully. I think we just wanted to see what would happen if we did it during the night so things get a little bit less certain., Editors picks The London-based designer's first official menswear collection reached stores earlier this year, and the second just debuted at her latest show. Skinty Fia To coincide with the album's announcement, the band shared its lead single "Jackie Down the Line" with an accompanying music video. I think the person that went missing for those eight hours rushed back in and I got a double dose of myself after. She was an old woman who died and when she died her family wanted to commemorate her Irish heritage. Grians second channel, Two Much Grian, currently has 283K subscribers. Chattens vocal delivery, always in his natural Dublin accent, pinballs between fiery sing-speak and impassioned crooning and makes you feel less like youre watching from the front row and more that youre trapped in a confession box with him. Would you ever want people to tell your story like that, in the same way youre telling theirs? Its what makes this songwriting dynamo tick. This interview should have happened backstage at a Swiss music festival last summer. The coffee that comes out of a big keg, like black beer. Fontaines became a fan favorite for overlaying barked poetry over tense, garage-y instrumentals, recalling the chaotic brilliance of the Fall and more modern acts like Sleaford Mods. He did it out of kindness really. Taking the air on a stroll around the bustling Temple Bar area, the singer of Fontaines D.C. caught sight of a gaggle . [35] The recording of the performance was released on vinyl as a limited edition release for Record Store Day on 12 June 2021[36] and later as a surprise digital release on 26 November 2021. I think I need to romanticize everything thats around me in order to feel like Im living a fruitful life ya know; and a gorgeous life, something thats profound. I usually come off stage and hide for a while. Like everyone, Covid has forced Chatten to spend an inordinate amount of time at home over the past 21 months. That sounds like it was just the rewards system, but it was also the fact that I felt like I was part of the poem. "A Hero's Death" did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but peaked at number 23 on the. I went to the library and got everything Edgar Allan Poe had ever written, then I started reading about his life and I discovered that this poet, Charles Baudelaire had put his own work to one side to translate the entire canon of Edgar Allan Poe into French. Home, family, kindred spirits, Michael D., Jimmy Fallon, Derry Girls and his beloved dog, Kizzy, are all on the menu as lead singer GRIAN CHATTEN talks to Hot Press about Fontaines D.C.'s . "Liberty Belle" is in homage to the Liberties, a neighbourhood in Dublin where many band members lived. We better check if there are any bombs. Chatten reckons it subconsciously seeped into his writing. Its the only song in the album whose lyrics I didnt write. The reason I wont let go of my accent is that so many people have told me its part of my charm and, for me, the customer is always right!Grian: When we played in Boston, because of the amount of reverence they have for Irish people there, I subconsciously ramped up my Irishness by about 20 percent. When it rains in Dublin it kind of reveals Dublin the way it is. So after the US tour and spending so much time away from home, do you expect to return as changed men? Get the best of DIY to your inbox each week. Look no further! Aside from what you bond over what do you and your bandmates disagree about? In May 2020, he helped raise money for a food drive in South Africa. Grian posts regularly, and his videos rarely get below three million views. Im sure I want to prove something to my mom and my da. You tell all these stories about eccentric Irish characters and people you meet in pubs. Met Eireann has pinpointed a two-week period where 'weather warnings or impactful weather are possible'. Chatten has been spending his coronavirus-induced lockdown in the refuge of books: lately he's been sucked into the pages of Mikhail Bulgakov's 1966 novel The Master And Margarita, stalking the. The criticism is a surprise considering the band known for their strong Irish identity - have a huge fan base in Britain. The band released the title track on 5 May 2020; the music video features actor Aidan Gillen. Do you guys ever start with the music first and then build a story off that or is it the other way around? The 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time I can relate it to something thats homely, and at the same time I can really feel the city and the ship-building town of Barrow. "A Hero's Death" did not enter the Flanders Ultratop Top 50, but charted as an extra tip on the Flanders Ultratop Bubbling Under chart. Would you consider Dublin your first love? This wasnt the Seventies or anything like that. See more at: https://www.rte.ie/culture/GRIAN CHATTEN - THURSDAY APRIL 23RD / RT ONE Hailing from Skerries in North Dublin, Grian Chatten is the lead singer. I think he just felt kind of consumed by the spirit of [Nabokovs] writing and wanted to relay that musically. I recently married my soul mate in the middle of a pandemic. Fontaines D.C. are one of the most thrilling guitar bands to emerge this century. The words basically mean in our hearts forever. Its just the heartfelt message, but the church of England itself ruled that it was at risk of being perceived as a political slogan, so they refused to allow the Irish language to exist on an Irish persons gravestone. After meeting while attending music college, and bonding over a common love of poetry, the band began self-releasing singles and performing live regularly, signing to Partisan Records in 2018. Put it this way, we had our own coroner! The reason I use the word embrace, trying to talk about this, is because in a sense, especially when you surround yourselves or almost insulate yourself with people who are from the same area as you in a new country most of my friends here are from Dublin as well the effect is that you begin to look for it or love it. I Love You I wondered about these things going in and realized during our talk how much they all made sense. Im gonna have to get a refund from that elocution course I went on. I think if we all got caught up on what the future is without looking at the past, then were going down a very, very dark road. Want to be the first to know what's going on in the world of Showbiz? I feel in a sense that theres a little bit of a wrapping up of something after that happening, between us and Dublin. He was a modern guy, a city dweller, a bit louche, something to aspire to! She died, and when she died her family wanted to commemorate her Irish heritage by including the words in r gCrothe go deo on her gravestone. Theres nothing about it that is exclusively Irish, apart from the accents and the vocal delivery or the stories that they tell. Registered in England No. Its funny you should mention your dad, Grian, because my dad discouraged this course of action at every opportunity. We were living in this bungalow in north County Dublin, about 30 miles outside of the city and I was trying to get my dad to buy me a pack of football stickers. For both of them, language is a living thing that constantly evolves, something to be heard, not read. She died, and when she died her family wanted to commemorate her Irish heritage by including the words "in r gCrothe go deo" on her. I think she was an Irish woman who moved to Coventry. "Televised Mind" did not enter the Irish Singles Chart, but peaked at number seven on the Irish Homegrown Top 20 chart. Like is there American-Irish food? Or is it more like a spouse that youre looking forward to return home to? Tags: The initials D.C. stand for "Dublin City". Paul Duggan gave the album an unprecedented 10 bananas out of 10. There used to be a guy called Moondog, a street singer with a long white beard, he did a book called 100 First Lines. As featured in the November 2020 issue of DIY, out now. But the singer was born in Barrow-In-Furness in the north of England. Wed just sit there and the sound of the bell signalling the next class was the most poetic thing we heard all day. "I'd wait for Halloween every year so I could dye my hair black and wear . GRIAN CHATTEN: I wouldn't say she was an influence before, but I did listen to her. Were all experiencing the same flux. Thats what I think Im doing. He loves the sprawling nature of the city and a part of him enjoys the sense of being an outsider. According to Chatten, Skinty Fia (titled after an old Irish swear meaning the damnation of the deer; see below for more on that) started coming together when members of the band were back in Dublin during the pandemic. I think the song was influenced by addiction, which is something that runs in a lot of families. I dont know exactly what that is; its an abstract thing, but its like somethings over ya know. I think societies and communities have the same distorted idea because they are committing the actions so they in that sense have an ego, innately. Were all on the same planet. "Big" did not enter the Flanders Ultratop Top 50, but charted as an extra tip on the Flanders Ultratop Bubbling Under chart. "Televised Mind" did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but peaked at number 59 on the UK Singles Sales Chart Top 100. Can either of you remember the first time you wanted to be a writer?Grian: I started writing songs when I was about nine years old. This is at the start of the pandemic that this happened. I think he actually cries at the end of the story A Painful Case. You can hear him actually cry. Like mad oily, contaminated clouds. Youre checking in to a hotel at 4.00am in between two cities and you have to wake up at seven or eight to do the rest of the drive. Skinty Fia caps off a whirlwind few years for Chatten and his band. Learn more about our Privacy Policy here. There are two sources of his feelings of alienation: Chatten getting engaged to his longtime girlfriend in August 2019, and the success of Fontaines D.C.'s debut album, Dogrels.He explained to Stereogram: "I was stepping into a really serious relationship for the first time in my life, and there was that fear . How much of Ireland is still out of tune? Nabokov What kind of narratives do the Irish working class talk about? There's an 'unsubscribe' button at the bottom of every email we send out. Mixing post-punk grooves and minimalist rock dynamics, they make music that tackles the big issues through the prism of personal experience. [2], They released music videos directed by frequent collaborator Hugh Mulhern. Interview by Izel Villarba, find more of his work here. With the Irish twist that you have, what do you think youre going to reveal to America that it doesnt already know about itself, as outsiders and non-Americans? People tend to think they know everything, obviously when theyve had a few pints in them. Chart History: Heatseekers Albums", "Fontaines DC's label boss on the band's big chart result", "British certifications Fontaines D.C.", "Charts analysis: Fontaines DC debut at summit with Skinty Fia", "18 June 2021 24 June 2021 Scottish Singles Archive", "Record Store Day Special Release: Live at Kilmainham Gaol", "ARIA Top 20 Vinyl Albums Chart 21 June 2021", "Fontaines D.C. Live At Kilmainham Gaol dutchcharts.nl", "19 June 2020 25 June 2020 Scottish Singles Archive", "Fontaines D.C. Ive read Joyces poetry and it just doesnt stand up to Yeats at all for me. Did it rain when you guys were in Seattle for KEXP? Upon researching for this conversation I learned Grian was supposed to have a sort of cool, mysterious, dont give a fuck demeanor and noticed in videos of performances that he would anxiously pace back and forth on stage between powerful deliveries of his lyrics. 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