Fontaines D.C. - Starburster (Official Video)

Taken from the new album ROMANCE, out 23 August on XL. Pre-order here: fontainesdc.x-l.co/romance.oyd
Stream Starburster here: fontainesdc.x-l.co/starburste...
2024 UK & Ireland Tour:
Pre-order* from the UK official store before 3pm BST Tuesday 23rd April 2024 to get early access to tickets. General sale begins 10am on Friday 26 April: fontainesdc.com/
20 Nov - Wolverhampton, UK - The Halls
22 Nov - London, UK - Alexandra Palace
24 Nov - Cardiff, UK - Utilita Arena
26 Nov - Plymouth, UK - Pavilions
27 Nov - Nottingham, UK - Motorpoint Arena
29 Nov - Manchester, UK - Aviva Studios
3 Dec - Leeds, UK - First Direct Arena
4 Dec - Glasgow, UK - OVO Hydro
6 Dec - Dublin, IE - 3Arena
Written and Directed by Aube Perrie
Producers: Two Happy (Joseph Goldman & Luke Tierney)
Production Company: Pulse Films
Head of Music: Rik Green
EP: Elena Argiros
Line Producer: Fin Mulligan Wild
Manchester Service: AntFarm
Production Manager: Molly Singer
Production Assistant: Lucy Calderhead
Director of Photography: Christopher Ripley
1st AC: Danny Usman
2nd AC: Ken Carson
Data Wrangler / Camera Trainee: Alex De Palma
Data Wrangler: Beanie Baker
2nd Unit DOP: Orlando Morris
1st Assistant Director: Mathieu Pérez
2nd Assistant Director (1st AD Pickup): Dom Child
2nd Assistant Director: Lydia Shenton
3rd Assistant Director: Katie Burnside
Floor Runner: Ellie Fox
PA: Sean Tant
Location Manager: Steve Cooper
Location Scouts: Toni Jordan & Miles Starkie
Gaffer: Chris Sarginson
Spark: Harry Cohn
Costume Designer: Ellie Walker
Costume Assistant: Henry Hawksworth
Costume Assistant: Isobel May Cain
Production Designer: Ruta Staseviciute
Art Director: Orla Lawn
Art Assistant: Jazz Helsen Pierce
SFX / Prosthetics: Stuart Richards & Victoria Holt
Hair & Makeup Artist: Helena Smythe
Editor: Gwennaël Ghelid
Post House: Glassworks
Post Producer: Andrew Patrick
Colourist: Jonny Thorpe
Sound Design: Mark Hellaby
Sound House: 750MPH
Producer: Olivia Ray
Record Label: XL Recordings
Commissioner: Scott Wright
Artist Management: Emma Greengrass & Trev Dietz, Wildlife Entertainment
Directors Rep: HANDS
Medic: Paul Derome
Unit Drivers: Tony McGuigan, Heath Derrig & Peter Roberts
Animal Handler: Simone Aquilina
Starring Fontaines D.C.
Supporting Cast: Tracey Whardall, Olivia Hill, Andrew Bunker, Nicola Myers, Lea Harper, Peter Holmes, Fay Millray, Manuela, Maxine Noble, Alan Harper.
Camera: Panavision Manchester
Lighting: Drop City
Catering: MADE Catering
Location Support: Location One
Special thanks to Panavision Manchester, Mike Greaves, Dean Oram, Glen Moore, Drop City & all of the fantastic people who helped bring this video to life.
#fontainesdc #romance #starburster

[@bigwillyharvey]

this is staying on repeat until the grass around my gravestone is deceased

[@daisybaker8528]

Arr mate stop

[@milkkeato7613]

😂

[@DelScully]

I love this like a penny loves the pocket of a priest

[@HEEEERESxFREDDY]

dont

[@jodyaloha8538]

I feel the same & this is also is great lyric

[@eliseorobles5909]

we're so back

[@__ru_]

ohh my god we're so back dude

[@zerogravity4739]

I have missed you all so so much ❤

[@rregan0907]

Fuckin right ya are!! ❤🎉❤🎉

[@mirellatorrisi1397]

Been listening to this all arvo

[@ste_toni8989]

Love it❤

[@stuartcampbell2107]

the inhales add so much to this track good lord

[@farhangbook1]

Completely agree - my favourite part of the track.

[@stoopid79]

Was doin literal inhaling at the moment time… 💚💚💚🔫

[@aloysiusdevadander19]

It doesn't though. It's really dumb

[@no-zy7bv]

​@@aloysiusdevadander19 Maybe you're just dumb since you're the only one that thinks that lmao

[@MojitoFTW]

​@@aloysiusdevadander19I think ur dumb gottem

[@walkingshadow3955]

Absolute anthem for the alienated and asthmatic. 🫁

[@nhnh7489]

That is what I was thinking too as asthma sufferer.

[@cairolester6839]

REAL

[@Jimbuzz]

4 minutes is not enough for this video. We need a movie.

[@yellowbritroad]

It's got feature film vibes for sure!

[@End-Result]

FILM*

[@EvilEddtheRed]

Deffo.

[@l.scales7516]

or at least a long play remix to flesh out a bit here & there, like the lyric ' swallow the "key" ' ! the kilo? the key to the a secret you just locked behind your lips & swallowed its key ? the K- etamine? to the door that keeps you or or lets you? so many possibilities & in those bits of fleshing out a mini window of just the puffs & the ball kick/play & touching the wings. !!!

[@AmericasLilTuffy]

Go watch "THE OA" then

[@michelmoreno8233]

This is like Skinny Fia went full psychedelic, I love how they always evolve from their last album and build a new solid sound with each iteration

[@jacquelinevrooman7755]

Unlike Colpdplay

[@conflictatserenitypools]

I’m pretty sure sonic boom is in the video for a second, maybe he produced it in some way???

[@4eyeT]

​@@jacquelinevrooman7755Unlike who? 🤣

[@jacquelinevrooman7755]

@@4eyeT HAHAHAHAHAH

[@brendonwife]

*Skinty

[@shawnhudgins8419]

Its like Trainspotting and Fight Club all in one 4 minute video. That is to say it is perfect!

[@rickroberts95]

Grian did not have to flex so hard with that Buster Sword but he did that. He did that for all of us.

[@iamstannie]

I think that was a Berserk tribute

[@ryano2775]

unbelievably real

[@ssdl6644]

@@iamstannieit was not?

[@arrolate]

Ready to base whole my personality on this album

[@debee1544]

😂

[@DMTA3]

this is a mental ilness

[@raffles7556]

Sad

[@fetedesneiges6678]

Are you Irish?

[@arrolate]

@@raffles7556 @DMTA3 you know what a joke is, right? 🤓

[@milkyklitschko8106]

Nice to see a musician these days who can do keepy uppies

[@notthisprickagain8499]

Tracy Clifford was interviewing Carlos on the radio today and she mentioned this comment 😂

[@urmumsbaps]

Yeah mate that's the thing with these musicians these days mate, they're never doing keepy uppies these days are they mate, never see it any more like you used to back in the day they were always doing keepy uppies all the time back then weren't they, the musicians

[@milkyklitschko8106]

@@urmumsbaps these days if you say you’re a musician and you can do keepy uppies you get arrested and thrown in jail

[@10julesmusic]

Authentic... most musicians that are acceptable in msm these days are from public schools and played rugby ffs.

[@Garrett1240]

@@10julesmusic Rugby's hardly a classed game in Ireland like it is Britain.

[@MasterSkipper_]

Had no idea who these guys were, heard this song on the radio for like 15 seconds and fell in love!

[@Picnflip]

Now you have to check out their catalog. These guys are the stuff

[@haltdeinmaul507]

Enjoy the ride

[@Alplily]

All of their catalog is damn good, and continues to evolve. One of the best bands right now and in a long time, imo.

[@Armless_Wonka]

Same

[@Misscherryberry1001]

Me too. I actually stayed in my car to finish listening to it.😊

[@CharlotteJohn780]

Deadlift workout music right here 💖 *a u t h e n t I c v i e w s* 💖 dun took Fontaines D.C.oFf 2 da big leagues and for dat I will always be super grate

[@brendaarvizu3073]

Fontaines DC my drug

[@clouddz]

Feels bad we gotta wait till August to OD

[@__ru_]

i just saw your comment on tiktok under a fontaines dc video lol

[@mesrineqcc.2086]

i agree ! pretty addictive ;)

[@brendaarvizu3073]

​@@__ru_ ... because is true 😶‍🌫

[@fabriziobarbieri8043]

The same

[@sydmarc_]

this summer will be unforgettable with this album as a suntrack.

[@4rloo]

fr🔥😮‍💨

[@seanmcmanus3033]

its not out till august

[@richardd9938]

​@@seanmcmanus3033if it's like last year that's when the true heatwave begins hehe

[@AstroJenkins]

Most corny comment all week, but hell yeah, brother.

[@End-Result]

Especially when we all die of heatstroke Normie

[@charlenemack7040]

Please tell this 72 year old lady who loves music what the heck this song is about. Thank you very much. And, I do love this song and I am determined to learn the lyrics. My favorite genre of music is heavy-metal since I was 69 years old. That proves you’re never Too old to learn to love a new genre of music. 😊❤

[@deadhandsdan]

From what' I've read it's basically a stream-of-consciousness diary of a panic attack he had while waiting for the metro, written into a song

[@lauraupanavage2738]

You rock! You're never too old for good music 🎶

[@Alplily]

GenX here, former alternative radio dj (80s/90s) and I love FDC. Their entire catalog is damn good and they continue to evolve.

[@kooltom4]

You go girl, I'm 62 and I love FDC, hope I still do in 10 years as well.

[@Leethetypeofbloke]

Wow you’ve great taste for a 72 year old!!

[@willharris8373]

“Taylor swift had a great video, but Fontaines dc had one of the greatest videos of all time” -Kanye West

[@AlondraM-zz6oj]

I want to kiss whoever's brain came up with this concept. Brilliant.

[@lucie4019]

Lyrics!! It may feel bad It may feel bad It may feel bad I wanna see you alone, I wanna sharp the stone I wanna bounce the bone, I wanna mess with it I wanna lay the deville, the whole crew on the sill I want the preacher and pill, I wanna bless with it I wanna head to a mass and get cast in it That shit's funnier than any A-class, in' it? I wanna talk with the clown who has apologies down Pay him 300 pound to take a class in it I wanna bite the phone, I wanna bleed the tone I wanna see you alone, alone, alone, 'lone I wanna strait the shark and find me somewhere to park Like the light when it's dark, it's dark, it's dark, dark A few stars about make it feel like peace in a way A complimentary round Constellation got a twist in it For a GPO and all the hits in it I'm gon' hit your business if it's momentary blissness I'm gon' hit your business if it's momentary blissness I'm gon' hit your business if it's momentary blissness I'm gon' hit your business if it's momentary- I wanna talk with a gag if it's a bottle or bag I wanna strike with the SAG, I need the friends fro it I wanna shot the dark, I wanna make the mark I want to live the arc, I call the ends on it I wanna take the truth without a lens on it My God given insanity, it depends on it How I feel? How I feel? How I feel? I wanna keel Over harder than a turned up challenger I wanna keep all your charm in a canister Do you inspire like the same did Salinger? I'm the pig on the Chinese calendar I got a shadow like a .58 Caliber I wanna move like a new Salamander I love the carrion who's a real Scavenger It's moral tyranny keeping it from me Hit me for the day For the light That you suffered To come by Take to my sky Never wanting Only wonder To live out of reach Sloping family Short to tall One to three Swallow the key In their footprints I will follow I'm gon' hit your business if it's momentary blissness I'm gon' hit your business if it's momentary blissness I'm gon' hit your business if it's momentary blissness I'm gon' hit your business if it's momentary blissness

[@juliemarinescu2816]

I'm a pig and my daughter

[@brooktaylor6920]

Between Spotify and KZbin, this track has been on repeat for two days straight. I can’t stop.

[@hebemh]

Heard this on 6 music, put it on a playlist and now I’m obsessed with every song this band has ever written

[@BitchdaRich]

welcome to the club

[@ggoose11224]

Skinty Fia top 5 album of all time for me

[@Abecccc]

This is the one

[@bornflippy1]

Hell Yeah one of the best bands to appear in the past 20 fookin years !

[@RuliManurung]

The way the video changes from a grainy filmic look to glitzy-technicolor "soap-opera" 50/60 FPS during the bridge is just **chef's kiss**

[@pamela8329]

Kneecap's influence on Grian is alive. 💚😊

[@patrickmurphy1803]

Don't know about that

[@aaaaalvin4887]

@@patrickmurphy1803 he did a song with them - Irish hiphop group. called better days I think?

[@rorymcgrinder477]

@@aaaaalvin4887 better way to live

[@Sucharek235PL]

These heavy inhales sound SO GOOOOOOOD

[@sergiolemos9724]

Superb! Also, guy who stares at 4:03 is Salvatore Ganacci ❤

[@Grimmtombobulus]

Oh damn! What a spot.

[@brassneck96]

It's the Irish version of trainspotting 😂❤❤❤

[@lightsoutmma918]

It’s in Cumbria lad

[@LeMerch]

@@lightsoutmma918they’re Irish

[@lightsoutmma918]

@@LeMerch filmed in Cumbria though

[@lpl2008]

was gonna comment this

[@Gabzerelli5]

I knew it!

[@deanashtonsfoot]

This is who needs to be headlining festivals like Glastonbury, instead of the utter dross they've announced for this year. Absolutely top tier. 4 albums in 5 years, constantly evolving, and nailing it every time. ❤

[@benjman1000]

They are headlining the Park stage at Glastonbury this year.

[@deanashtonsfoot]

@@benjman1000 I know mate. 20 years ago they'd have been given a headline slot on the Pyramid stage by now though. It's a shame. They would absolutely own that stage.

[@chrisdvsmith999]

@@deanashtonsfoot or at least headlining the Other stage

[@Globaldave1970]

Just looked it up. FFS. I remember when it was cool back in the 80s!

[@CallumLfc]

Mate, if Michael were still in charge then bands like Wolf Alice, Fontaines, Foals would already have headlined the pyramid - Emily is the product of current era far left lunacy and so only cares about so called diversity quotas

[@RaffaeleCracco]

Fontaines DC = instant classic big up from Italy ❤

[@GreyMatterPlatter]

The frame-rate jump when he goes under the garage door the last time is surreal. Like he crawled out of the screen and into reality. What an insane music video.

[@colletteodonoghue5940]

Think I need to listen again.

[@julie-annsherlock9123]

I did, 3 times now but my bed is a callin' coz it's almost 2 am where I am. If I hadn't a busy day at work tomorrow, I would bust open some cans and toast them listening to it on repeat until sunrise.

[@clouddz]

Yes, and again, and again....etc

[@MrUltimatebadassify]

Just one more time bro just one more listen bro bro just one last listen I promise

[@mozzerianmisanthrope406]

Cant wait for this. Please do some non-festival gigs in the UK this summer!

[@obey1461]

+ EU

[@benjman1000]

Please don't clash with idles at glasto this year 🙏

[@jaydeelizabeth9170]

they hinted at an upcoming tour for the album on instagram!!!

[@blackeyedsusan59]

Nice to see a fellow Morrissey-FontainesDC fan :)

[@mozzerianmisanthrope406]

My wish is their command! Hope you all nab tickets.

[@fetedesneiges6678]

I cannot stop listening to this song.

[@jonboyrobs1]

I'm nearly 50 and this is the greatest song in my lifetime

[@blueprintblue6781]

Fuckin boring 50 years, then

[@jonboyrobs1]

😂😂😂

[@intothewild5804]

​@@blueprintblue6781🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Prizzy999]

Hope you're kidding dude

[@l.scales7516]

58 here

[@josephparr7889]

The thing I always bring thankful for, is being alive the same time as Fontaines

[@jamesburke5767]

Stereo MC's and Ian Brown vibes to this

[@KevinKaffy]

Yeah for sure love that

[@mexicancowboy]

*Lyrics* It may feel bad It may feel bad It may feel bad [Verse 1] I wanna see you alone, I wanna sharp the stone I wanna bounce the bone, I wanna mess with it I wanna lay the deville, the whole crew on the sill I want the preacher and pill, I wanna bless with it I wanna head to a mass and get cast in it That shit's funnier than any A-class, in' it? I wanna talk with the clown who has apologies down Pay him 300 pound to take a class in it I wanna bite the phone, I wanna bleed the tone I wanna see you alone, alone, alone-lone I wanna strait the shark and find me somewhere to park Like the light when it's dark, it's dark, it's dark-dark A few stars about make it feel like peace in a way A complimentary round Constellation got a twist in it For a GPO and all the hits in it [Refrain] I'm gon' hit your business if it's momentary blissness I'm gon' hit your business if it's momentary blissness I'm gon' hit your business if it's momentary blissness I'm gon' hit your business if it's momentary- [Verse 2] I wanna talk with a gag if it's a bottle or bag I wanna strike with the SAG, I need the friends from it I want a shot in the dark, I wanna make the mark I want to live the arc, I call the ends on it I wanna take the truth without a lens on it My God given insanity, it depends on it How I feel? How I feel? How I feel? I wanna keel Over harder than a turned up challenger I wanna keep all of your charm in a canister Do you inspire like the same did Salinger? I'm the pig on the Chinese calendar I got a shadow like a .58 Caliber I wanna move like a new Salamander I love the carrion who's a real Scavenger It's moral tyranny keeping me from thee [Instrumental Break] [Interlude] Hit me for the day For the light That you suffered To come by Take to my sky Never wanting Only wonder To live out of reach Sloping family Short to tall One to three Swallow the key In their footprints I will follow [Refrain] I'm gon' hit your business if it's momentary blissness I'm gon' hit your business if it's momentary blissness I'm gon' hit your business if it's momentary blissness I'm gon' hit your business if it's momentary blissness

[@we_are_dust3813]

Nice one, thanks 😊

[@Giorgio-T.S]

thanks mate

[@iuleneizquierdo3223]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sabrinaruscio5232]

❤

[@lungaleroux2118]

Thanks a lot!

[@HWSNISNW]

The evolution of these artists is so special. Uppa Fontaines 🌹

[@crh84]

They need to tour the whole of Ireland again with this album release

[@jamessullivan9363]

I would fly from New Jersey just to catch a show somewhere random in Ireland. any reason to go back but this one might be top of this list!

[@jimenagomez9167]

⁠​⁠@@jamessullivan9363OK SAME !!!!! I’d fly from Mexico 🦫 Ireland has a special place in my heart and this would b the best excuse to go back

[@jamessullivan9363]

@@jimenagomez9167 we need to have an international Fontaines fan club meet up in Dublin that weekend

[@sonichallbartender]

Anything and everything to feel a little bit different. To escape the day-to-day. Some "momentary blissness." A masterpiece, sonically and visually.

[@roughanmacnamara147]

This is great. Many bands might have a great first album and then each one gets worse and/or they sell out to try to get a hit. Fontaines DC just keep delivering. We are so proud of them here in Dublin as they are the best band around the last few years and sound men to boot.

[@leah9629]

i have listened to this over a 100 times it’s so good

[@kbooyaa]

Love how y’all keep evolving as a band and with your sound but still sounding like yourselves 🔥🔥 top notch band!

[@ajamenev]

that bassline coming in at 1:40 is giving me goosebumps

[@l.scales7516]

it's very reminiscent of the ' rock-a-billy ' ( at one point ) band ' Adam & the ants ' song ' ... damn, sorry it has a band members name in the title, Marco , sorry I have coma damage ! call me Marco? no, but it's like one of the old spaghetti westerns titles & is nearly pure instrumental. .

[@TheLustify]

The era totally needs this track and the new album coming

[@Qotsarena]

What an absolute belter. Heard on BBC RADIO 6🎉

[@angela.aanima]

This album going to be legendary I can already tell 🖤💚💜 Obsessed !

[@marcoechavarria7274]

After a long patient wait… finally some new Fontaines.

[@CaitlinSullivan]

Listening to this song for the first time... I saw myself in a club surrounded by beautiful people and flashing lights, finding a beautiful, dirty person, getting naughty... Falling in love, going through the throes of addiction (whether it's that person or more), recovery, and then falling straight back into it. This is a fantastic song. I really hope someone in a movie uses it to its full effect.

[@guy8029]

Thank god for you boys spoiling us with new music, can’t wait for the album, absolutely loved Skinty Fia

[@jameswils4124]

This was filmed in my home town. Mental absolutely love this song already

[@frankmcalevey7691]

Which is where 🤔

[@jameswils4124]

@@frankmcalevey7691 maryport in Cumbria

[@dailyboutofboredom]

Maryport, West Cumbria

[@ZennaliciousD]

At least we’ve now got an explanation as to why we had a gimp walking around last month 😂

[@letmetellyousomething123]

Grim

[@ZagaN844]

the intro is enough to be the best song in 2024

[@Tasmanbaynets]

Please lads, we need the new album immediately ❤❤

[@JD-wb3pb]

Sitting here just smiling. Top shelf, lads

[@Parabola001]

love the constant evolution in sound

[@rvndxm60]

I've been listening to this song on repeat. Such a banger

[@user-vs7rd2bk1c]

Early Kasabian vibes+ the streets vibes + my feeling of nostalgia= Fontaines D.C. - Starburster

[@georgeslater7690]

10/10 tune, the Video bumps it up to a solid 20/10 ( sensible rankings)

[@maestrovonhuge9397]

I love the crunch of the jacket at the start, ooooof the 80's

[@thEpRoCoOkiE]

Damn, he is a natural! Lots of acting potential. Very cool MV, one of the best I've ever seen ❤

[@beach-foxes]

I've listened to this about 14 times in a row I am ADDICTED

[@rrmedellin]

Fontaines DC is my addiction

[@knitstobits]

I'm obsessed. I can't listen enough.

[@user-vw2qc2ni2x]

I litterally can't stop listening to this song.

[@adammalone4808]

If Kasbian were born in Ireland and had a sound bloke as the front man . Love it

[@cwr8618]

Wtf happened to Kasabian?!?! Dude thank you for mentioning them. Was into that band in college and saw them in concert. Was awesome but they just kind of drifted off

[@georgehexton]

momentary blissness over n over

[@ninja2kernow]

I like this the best of all their work,so far.

[@masonmasters]

no one gonna talk about that beat drop on the ball being dropped?

[@kimlogansilhouettes]

Aubie's good at what he does !!!

[@killianmull9677]

Haven't gone for a run in months but this song makes me want to run for some reason, probably the power of it. Fontaines keeping music alive

[@Arrows-N-eyez]

I cannot stop bumping this track!!!

[@TheStylewalker]

Grian is a Scorer and this Tune a BANGER.

[@54andSore]

Heard this on the radio and was instantly hooked. A new good song that you love the first time you hear it only comes around once every so often. RIGHT ON!!!

[@mtrps_]

gem after gem of albums! the drum sounds are always on point

[@carywhitt]

I wanna see the conceptual pitch board for this video. I love it.

[@timothypashe3947]

I can't stop listening to this song, god damn it's so good

[@nunoleal9842]

My asthma loved it

[@charlenemack7040]

This is playing on my favorite radio station right now. Thank you DJ Mark. 😊❤

[@Alplily]

I cannot wait for the full album... love this.

[@jgray4961]

This is exceptional. Everything about it - the music, the video. Yes

[@youcancallmechachi7962]

This is one of the most beautiful experiences ive had thank You

[@ilyaperepelitsa5725]

that was so beautiful. glad new album is coming so soon

[@pgo3862]

The change in tempo is sublime.. 👌

[@liawasadiver]

23rd August will be the best day of my life

[@puregd]

I can only imagine how great this will sound live

[@emily-gh9ox]

the interlude is sooo beautiful

[@atomic7731]

this video clip is pure art! brilliant work.

[@TheUltimateVoid]

God!! How I love this band!!

[@lafa05]

I'm watching this few times a day. So wonderful video! ❤

[@EeVvEeRrEeTT425]

Waited all my life for this

[@jfr1612_]

Brilliant song. Can imagine it live. A super hit❤❤❤

[@ivorbaker]

Mucho excited for this new release and the new album

[@417wolfman]

I love everything about this.

[@notsorry3631]

God, i love this song It's a work of art, guys, bravo

[@Patrick-jj5nh]

Has been top of my recommendations for 3 days - fair enough awesome track, amazing visuals and renewable energy in the video. Yeah that's 100% me.

[@aimeeroberts6247]

absolutely unreal

[@CirclingtheFringes]

Holy shit. No other words.

[@carlmurray7622]

Yes!!!! Welcome back too the show.

[@ljamesm05]

Love seeing these boys evolved. Very excited to listen to Romance

[@__ru_]

im so excited omg

[@fredericknorthern1325]

Every part of this is perfect!!!

[@Chal8]

This song is everything

[@madisine777]

I know I’m going to love this !!