There was disappointment for Fontaines D.C. at the Grammys on Sunday when they lost out on Rock Album of the Year to The Strokes, but the Irish band say they've already finished recording their third album.
The band, who hail from Dublin, Mayo, Monaghan, and Spain, only released their second album, the Grammy-nominated A Hero’s Death last July, just over a year after their equally acclaimed debut Dogrel.
Now the band’s bassist Conor Deegan has revealed that Fontaines already have their new album in the can.
Speaking during a Reddit Q&A with fans ahead of the Grammy ceremony, he said, "We just finished mixing the next record last week, sounding really great.
"It's funny because we were so swept up with touring when we were writing A Hero's Death, I think we only got a sense of what that record really is now," he added.
"But with this one we were really well-rested and present mentally for writing it, so the music really reflects that. Can't wait to put it out, it's a good one."
As well as that much talked about Grammy nomination, the band have had a very busy week.
We were very pleasantly surprised to see this piece go up for Mother's Day at Poolbeg,Dublin pic.twitter.com/fDJAUhYYF0
— Fontaines D.C. (@fontainesdublin) March 14, 2021
Their name has been emblazoned on the front of the new Bohemians FC jersey, and new mural featuring lyrics from their song A Hero's Death was painted at the South Bull Wall for Mother's Day.
