Fontaines D.C.: Starburster | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

[@dampowl]

The only band in the world I'll endure ten seconds of Jimmy Fallon for.

[@wayleygg]

oh come on he's not thaaaaat bad - i don't like the character he plays but, at the end of the day, he's just another dude doing his job.

[@manmeetsingh1712]

Tooooo Right

[@C3qrT]

Make that same excuse for someome you hate O_o ​@@wayleygg

[@TheEs150]

facts

[@Inthemixmedia]

He's a big fan of your work

[@fantanoisdead]

love how they change the entire aesthetic for every new album

[@markdinh]

It’s giving me 90s Green Day vibes

[@pazuzu1]

@@SwannSwann-w4l i love this song but im not liking the nu metal influence they're talking about. but skinty fia was easily their best album wdym

[@mradhurley]

@@markdinh ummm....no. It's 00's nu-metal.

[@bigbrainmcflurry2425]

They’ll never top “ A Hero’s Death “ I’m enjoying them having. Fun with their appearance

[@jack_r9875]

I absolutely love the new look

[@tomgrogan4430]

They look like different characters in Guitar Hero World Tour

[@acszoke]

Do shrooms and listen

[@MoneyshotLincoln]

Will that make the song listenable?​@@acszoke

[@ColinStevenJohnson]

Satire and some relaxation?

[@acszoke]

@@MoneyshotLincoln what song?

[@dylan8131]

The stylistic love child of Korn and the Spice Girls.....I'm here for it

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

They are getting better ,and better a very serious band.

[@Tityretupatulae]

Lol

[@mradhurley]

serious? they're doing Korn cosplay.

[@lenoreorrell2450]

Yeah ok

[@erc_io]

How can you hear this song specifically and say NOW they’re serious 😂

[@UnreliableUsername]

​@mradhurley they look nothin like Korn

[@GracelessBeast]

I haven’t stopped listening to Staburster since its release, it sooooo good and this performance… Damn, its iconic. One of the best bands of the last few years and they somehow keep getting better!

[@miguestopholes1]

I’ve had it on repeat too!!

[@Freddie_Dunning-Kruger_Jr.]

Absolutely love the song but wasn't keen on the bridge but have grown to ❤ it after a few listenings

[@armr98]

I haven't stopped listening to them since being introduced to them when they opened for Arctic Monkeys!!! Love their sound and beat!!!!

[@kathenry7904]

Several times a day since its release... Gut wrenching in the best way

[@jankubat2694]

This and Wild God by Nick Cave.

[@96Eclipsed]

Took my daughter to Arctic Monkey's last year in SF. We were in line for Merch and she heard music. I said meh, it's just the opener, no biggy we won't miss AM. We sit down just before I Love You came on and we were both blown away by this band. After show we both couldn't stop talking about Fontianes DC...I went out and bought us each a copy of Skinty FIa on vinyl and we're looking forward to their Show at the Warfield!

[@rjp5167]

I was in a bar in Boston 2 years ago and heard jackie down the line on the jukebox. Asked the bartender if he played it as it looked his vibe but it was an older guy that played it. Went back the next couple days and the guy played it each time. We listened to them on the way home and I was hooked. Missed them with arctic monkeys but saw them at stone pony in new jersey which was epic.

[@yuutgu2652]

Same, discovered them when they opened for Arctic Monkeys in Vancouver and have been obsessed with them ever since. Going to see them this summer also, incredible band.

[@manuelinfante58]

I love stories like this. Discovering a new band. And sharing it with our kids. Very cool.

[@AnthonyMorroni]

Always nice to spend time with your daughter✌️❤️😊

[@WhiteWolfBlackStar]

YOU are an AWESOME PARENTAL UNIT! 🥰 You’re a rockstar !!!

[@davebeery_youtube]

I like how the drummer hits the snare without hitting the hi hat at the same time. Super punchy.

[@guitaristssuck8979]

Because that's easier to do than hitting them together

[@pamela8329]

Ace in his field, Tom is.

[@colebrenkman5084]

Linear drum patterns are awesome! Look up a great big pile of leaves for similar drumming

[@jamesotto011]

hi hat just on the offbeats..disco does it a lot too

[@guy8029]

I like how they didn’t censor the swear words on the song, makes a difference

[@frogambassador]

Prob because no one could make out the lyrics 😂

[@kicksnarehats11]

@@frogambassador Maybe, the A.I. can't deal with the Irish accent. ;-)

[@CarrieOConnell]

First Kneecap, now Fontaines D.C. It’s so fantastic to see you boosting Irish artists!

[@colmdoyle4951]

Kneecap are *hite

[@CarrieOConnell]

@@colmdoyle4951 Stay mad, hater.

[@hotpeanuts123]

​@@colmdoyle4951we found the retard

[@warrenm3542]

​@colmdoyle4951 what have you done lately?

[@diorsse]

@@colmdoyle4951 and what are u doin then? sitting on ur arse complaining abt people better than u

[@burningkiddo132]

I think I don’t have enough words to tell how much I love them and how their music accompany my life

[@Tygertyger85]

I regularly share this sentiment

[@jakbak-y6f]

I do, i do

[@Dilydaydream1]

The irish lads being deadly on the world stage. This is an anthem

[@mollieatethepony]

actual legends, beyond delighted fr them!

[@nickgooner8021]

The creative juices that flow in this band is sensational, constantly evolving. Absolutely brilliant first single can’t wait for the album and tour.

[@manx1569]

I'm 98 years old and I've been waiting for this band all my life

[@m62films-upthenorth]

This feels like hearing Unkle for the first time...rocking back and forth in a dark invigorating space

[@samtizzle3369]

I said exactly this, gives me Ian brown/unkle vibes, somewhere between golden gaze and be there

[@markweaver8529]

@@samtizzle3369sounds like an Ian brown vocal over the back of the track. Definitely has an ian brown/unkle vibe to it. Tune of the year so far.

[@3k3k3]

A man of culture!!!

[@tidypeaches]

Unkle shout-out what! I lost hope people knew some of that style of music. Does have a similar soundscape.

[@3k3k3]

@@tidypeaches check the video!

[@kathenry7904]

Damn, I hate Fallon, but I was dying to see them play this genius masterpiece live, and it was well worth suffering him to see them. One of the greatest things I've heard ever

[@ape-in-a-tree9701]

why do you have Fallon?

[@Abchve1356]

What is so genius about it?

[@mrmoose-bt6ns]

Wee lick of Whipping boy & A-house interlude... Respect to the Irish post-gru ge

[@neonfieldmouse]

Whipping Boy. Totally get the reference. It’s something to do with being grounded but still artistic I think, but don’t want to think about it too much. And Irish

[@warrenm3542]

I miss Whipping Boy. What a band

[@cronendavidberg]

totally obsessed with this sound and love that they're having some fun

[@howardeastwood1]

Best song released in 2024 so far. Hands down.

[@haltdeinmaul507]

They hit different live. Take my word for it. Shits wild!

[@electricharps]

oooh the song comes even more alive live!!! grian's hair clips and deego's piggy tails giving me life rn

[@squidward.4758]

AGREEEEDDD

[@cinemalights2625]

Just got tickets for their Brooklyn show in October. Last time I saw them was in 2019. It’s going to be lit.

[@EvanPrendergast]

POV: You walked into a heavy sesh at 6am

[@Miller14100]

😂

[@blaineo8588]

Yep, I’m feeling ya haha

[@davidmcnally7468]

I am Irish and never heard of them only for show called brassic a few years back ' I heard liberty belle ' then went searching for them ..best descion I made ' they are absolutely brilliant 👏

[@aaroncunningham1280]

Brassic has some great tunes in it man

[@laufmin]

Not only is the music sick, but the lyrics are insanely philosophically hip

[@dani2049]

One of the greatest band in the world today

[@final_mile_music9713]

It would appear so 💯

[@rustytuney7]

So FRESH! Man, I am a 66 year old music nut, LOVE this band!

[@juliebirdgirl9059]

As am I!!! Love this Irish band!!

[@ZZubZZub416]

Dennis Pennis killing it on keys 🤘

[@pablosantisbon7232]

Kinda glad they kept him around after being the temporary replacement for Deego

[@scotsnomad7395]

😂😂😂

[@slayed8951]

that’s brilliant 🤣

[@mrc5653]

He’s currently fronting travis sorry

[@AMo90210]

Hello from Texas! You guys remind me of the Clash. The melodies, the rhythm, the experimental sounds, the excellent lyrics, and the energy. You’ve got it!! ❤❤❤

[@djvilvodka3390]

I wish this album was out today!

[@monstermunch4956]

Innit… BORRRING

[@erebusaeon6945]

If anyone is wondering about the lyrics, Grian said it was written during a panic attack on the London Tube, hence the panicked inhales on the refrain. It was supposedly written as a stream of consciousness. I feel as if I understand the meaning of the song through how it was sung rather than my interpretation of the words said. Not to mention the images they choose for the music video that accompanies it.

[@barrylennon526]

Just copped Chilli Jesson is still there - on the piano at the back. Wonder if he's gonna stay on as a touring member. Great to see Deego back at it!

[@mimimustrule]

seems like he is as theres a ton of keys/synth on the new album

[@TobiasStephenson-vg7uf]

i met him once after a palma violets gig in hebden bridge, he's a very sound guy... good to see he's back doing stuff especially with fontaines...

[@platonicpanic8958]

He’s there in the live set they recently did in Brooklyn. I’d say he’ll be touring

[@jakbak-y6f]

Was worried, glad he s back

[@guillaumemigas]

Starbuster is an amazing track . I really hope the entire album will have the same vibes . Can't wait !

[@struebz]

@OllieJoliefucking hell mate, every positive post. Get a life

[@pamela8329]

Fontaines DC have appeared on Jimmy Fallon several times & have been brilliant each visit. Thanks Jimmy!🤘

[@Thx4theburritos]

That stage was too small. Gotta let Grian pace around a bit more to get his point across lol

[@novianovioTV]

Good point. I like it when people articulate what I was vaguely noticing

[@JULIAtalk]

I love this song so much it pumps me up like no other

[@julie-annsherlock9123]

Damn!!!! That was amazing! So excited for.the album.

[@michellevickery8266]

Snagged tickets to see them this fall! I just can't wait! Best Irish band I have heard in years!!!❤

[@Dilydaydream1]

Yep and something different too

[@Leviiiiiii]

I fucking love this band so much.

[@carlosoctaviolopeznavarret1561]

Que grandes bandas están surgiendo en esta época las mejores del momento los dos mejores bandas los fountaines d.c. y obviamente los idles 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@johnpatrick7426]

i love this band

[@EyeZohh97]

THE LIGHTS IN THE BACKROUND IS SO COOL

[@harleyr5546]

Most excited to hear them live this summer! They're simply too good 🔥🔥🔥

[@jfr1612_]

Simply the best and most unique band out there. Ireland's finest!!

[@Tityretupatulae]

This is proto alt rock revival. There is nothing unique about this and also there is anything skillful about this

[@haroldbaker555]

@@Tityretupatulae deez nuts fella

[@whoscaol]

@@Tityretupatulaeu do it then pal

[@platonicpanic8958]

@@Tityretupatulae Lol what?! These guys have more talent and songwriting capability than you could dream of having. Everyone has influences from the past. That’s ridiculous

[@spaceTimeSnacks]

don't forget Sprints

[@WhispersOfRuins]

They are firing on all cylinders, amazing band!

[@karafogertey1764]

This song !!! They are beautifully bendable, so many different sounds but always with their name on it. Thrilled for them and counting the hours until the release. Will see them 4 times in the fall. When I found them years ago they gave me a love of new music again. Gratitude.

[@johnhaxby306]

it took 3 weeks and then I fell in love with this song. now I can't get it out of my head!!

[@pamela8329]

Happy I was able to see them in a small venue before their popularity exploded! 😍

[@islabyford4789]

I've been obsessed with this song since it was released

[@charlenemack7040]

I’m 72 years old. I just googled the lyrics I had to know what the F this song was about. I still have no idea what it’s about but I will learn the lyrics if it’s the last thing that I ever do on planet earth.😊

[@spankyjeffro5320]

You've said this on multiple videos now. Stop spamming.

[@3825cmac]

@@spankyjeffro5320agreed Mr. Spanky. I’ve been bad btw. I Skipped leg day. 🤭

[@jamiebruton6696]

Probably the best reply I've ever seen

[@sludgerat444]

I'm gon hit cho business if it's momentary blissness!

[@rebeccawatson3126]

It's existential poetry in motion. The truth of reality. Grian wants it ALL. Then the gentle coda at the end...he's found paradise..swallow the key..to the garage to life. I absolutely love this...

[@lindadasacco8039]

I'm a 52 year old Depeche Mode addict but I love these guys! 💜

[@McGrogansSchool]

This band offer something different.Looking forward to listening to this record in the car.

[@garner145]

Lyrically and musically such a tune

[@markwinstanley19]

They are gonna be class . This is like my youth again Lo fi all-star ft pigeon head tackle.. and 20 yrs plus I'm still smashing that

[@davidbuchanan4738]

Say hallelujah

[@markwinstanley19]

Can't spell or say it amigo. I'm just a pig in a calendar ❤

[@sofie2423]

At 3:00 is it the pig on the chinese calender

[@tceechia]

Do you mean at around 2'25"? If so, yes, it is.

[@Sarana.]

@@tceechialook again

[@Peapodzilla]

Lol yeah

[@eddiegonzales1]

JB: Check it out, its an invention and it makes non-stop rocking possible. Think about it, man, rock singers are only rocking you half the time. The other time they're, they're, they're breathing, in! But not any more, baby! Not with inward singing, check it out!

[@StevenSpenca]

Howled at this hahaha

[@DAHIANTORRESGUZMAN]

I AM SO HAPPY 4 THEM, I FOLLOW THEIR MUSIC SICE 2020 COME TO MEXICO PLEASEEE💗

[@charlenemack7040]

My favorite radio station plays this at least three or four times daily. Thank you DJ Mark. And thank you Jay.❤❤

[@MiriamGalvani]

Name of the radio?

[@burttschell]

Is it an XM station?

[@charlenemack7040]

@@MiriamGalvani I found out the hard way that KZbin will not let me put the name of the station or their phone number. They banned me for 24 hours when I put that on the screen.😮

[@charlenemack7040]

@@burttschellno

[@charlenemack7040]

Yes! Go and Google… Is it OK to put the name of a radio station and their phone number on a KZbin comment video? The answer is… no it is not OK.

[@JP_Edge]

They've already rocked Seattle and will do so again soon. Can't wait!

[@shaunyboyz4296]

This is amazing. Talk about re-inventing yourself...

[@SeanD1847]

Seen them live 4 times now and this whole image switch up is baffling honestly. I have a feeling its a mix of the new record label and trying to widen their audience. I can't be the only one thats seen this and been like wtf. Who knows though, they could look completely different by the next album (if there is one). At the end of the day the music is still great, looking forward to hearing the rest of the album.

[@miguestopholes1]

Seeing them live is a cathartic experience. I had a similar reaction to the aesthetic shift. However if we are to assume based on how sick Starburster is I’d say it’s an authentic shift that is intended to parallel the album.

[@billiramone]

Also, not a fan of the hip hop chorus. The gagging sound Grian makes after every verse really has me hoping they're being ironic about it.

[@SeanD1847]

@billiramone they aren't, I read the song apparently came about from grian having a panic attack for the first time or something

[@The_AndroidSentByCyberlife]

Yeah, kinda makes me sad that this is the same small growing band performing A Heros Death 4 years ago. They were so pure and true, just feels like a performance now. I know they're growing and evolving as bands do but it just feels a little bit of a shame

[@herschelhatcheriv9577]

They’ve changed their aesthetic with each new album. It’s an evolution.

[@sonjalh]

This song has been on repeat since the first listen. Can’t wait until the new album ❤

[@I.Wallivs]

Best band of the last 5 years

[@kathyd2945]

Me, 54 year old American lady, singing I"M GONNA HIT YOUR BUSINESS top of my lungs with the boys. Love these guys so much! This performance is awesome!

[@maryyelps]

amazing band!! I love the vibe of the colorful lights

[@itsjustme0123]

I love this song.

[@L33BO]

This is an absolute masterpiece from them

[@jace1449]

Grian rocking the kilt

[@lenoreorrell2450]

That is not a kilt it's a skirt.humiliation ritual

[@fanieldox]

@@lenoreorrell2450nope it’s just a kilt

[@scootmaloot4583]

@@lenoreorrell2450get a life

[@harleyr5546]

@@lenoreorrell2450 get some help

[@owentp8793]

​@@lenoreorrell2450learnt a phrase and ran with it, be quiet

[@SalfordLadsClub100]

They keep you guessing! Love it.😀

[@27shocking]

Similar to stone roses beautiful thing 😍

[@secondone1714]

That wasn't exactly a great song. In fact widely considered the worst Stone Roses song, if you really want to make comparisons... that's a bad one for this song.

[@DebbieCombs]

Loving this band

[@franciscomendonca2494]

Cara eu amei isso!!!! De alguma forma me lembrou o Public Image, talking heads e Pop Group pela genialidade!

[@megano2000]

Quickly becoming my new favorite band

[@Rodviet]

They're so amazing, very cool to see them on tv in front of such a big audience!!

[@Humvee369]

Going to see ‘em in Glasgow in December. Bring it.

[@thomasw97tw]

Love it! Some serious the Streets/Oasis vibes here 🔥

[@myta05]

yes they changed...but they did something great again...💚 I can't stop listening to it, I hope the rest of the album is as good as this one. Starburster video is great too.

[@SherrysFabFinds]

Loved this song the first time I heard it!!

[@charlierevis4460]

Still best song of 2024 😎

[@Nuriengo]

KILLED IT!!!!!!!

[@RussyPiot]

*kilt hehe

[@jofer_ms]

this one is hitting different in live... see you in Vancouver, guys (:

[@joaq01n22]

Amo esta banda! Que ganas de verlos en vivo

[@cafeplastique890]

I love Fontaines DC and I've been around long enough to get PWEI / EMF flashbacks from that attire.

[@deanparry4705]

Can't wait for the album.

[@SatansBirdLawExpert]

having IDLES on was the best thing Fallon has ever produced….that being said, this 90’s vibe is doing it for me

[@Livemusicc_]

incredible song live

[@nostalgic2178]

So sickkkk, I saw them as openers for Arctic Monkeys in SF and they killed it!! Love this for them

[@AlexanderMitrakov]

The best song of the year

[@peterlyons7449]

Powerhouse of a band!

[@PM2024-]

Just in case u missed it: two years ago Fontaines DC put out their best song ever, ‘Jackie Down the Line.’ It is an absolutely amazing track!! 💿

[@miguestopholes1]

I Love You and Skinty Fia are absolutely sick too.

[@Cmrnnn]

@@miguestopholes1i don’t belong, televised mind and roman holiday are my favs with sha sha sha close up

[@brasikurtz]

Nabokov best song

[@Showtaap]

Fallon getting a sly songcheck in at the end saying “that is how you do it” just after I was definitely hearing “this is how we do it” in the chorus here 💀

[@georgeickhoff3646]

It's one of only a few younger bands an old 71 y.o. bum like me likes to listen to.

[@jo2N82]

This reminds me of when I was on holiday and another kid found my sunglasses but I didn’t let him keep them when he swore they were his

[@Mrguitarezone]

100% happened to me too 😅

[@naomm8832]

every day is a good day to listen to this song

[@jamiegale1619]

So, so good.

[@user-wj9us8xs8q]

Excellent

[@AJ-xx1dc]

I haven't been this hyped for a new album since Radiohead in 2016... Fontaines DC are easily my favorite music discovery of the last 5 years!

[@scottiebainbridge7871]

Fontaines DC,are going to be massive, check out the 3 other Albums, nd their New song Favourite

[@GiantEyeOne]

Love this band!

[@FMichael1970]

Looks like a flashback to 1992 😊

[@MiriamGalvani]

Waiting for their gig next June in Italy I’ve been waiting for so long

[@vchalasani5046]

I'm waiting to see them in December this year in Dublin