The British TV institution Later… With Jools Holland devoted a special episode to Fontaines D.C. The Irish band staged the performance at Alexandra Palace Theatre last week, showcasing songs from their new album Dopamine Chamber. Below, watch their performances of “Mimesis,” “Tongue,” “You Miss Me,” and their 2024 radio hit “Favourite.” The full, 45‑minute set is now available on BBC iPlayer for UK viewers.
As the band continues to promote Dopamine Chamber, frontman Grian Chatten addressed the controversy surrounding the AI credits on the “Marianne” video. According to Chatten, the group only discovered the AI involvement after the video’s release. He described the core visuals, effects, and prosthetics—such as the distinctive cheeks—as the product of a large human team, noting that “over 110 people worked on the thing. It was a real huge human effort.” He added that neither the band, its label, nor its management had been informed of the AI’s use, which came as a shock. To avoid similar issues, Chatten said the band will include an AI‑use ban in future contracts.
In a candid interview, Chatten called AI “f— terrifying,” explaining that he had hoped to discuss the topic in interviews before the video incident preempted that conversation. He invoked a Robin Williams scene from Dead Poets Society, arguing that AI threatens the very elements—poetry, literature, creativity—that keep humanity alive. “AI is literally rendering our souls obsolete,” he warned, echoing warnings from industry insiders that “the human race is going to be dead within 10 years” if current trends continue.
Next year, Fontaines D.C. will launch a massive headlining tour across North America, Europe, Australia, and select dates in Japan. For deeper insight, readers can consult Pitchfork’s review of Dopamine Chamber.