Fontaines DC have released new single ‘Skinty Fia’, the title track from their new album, which is out next month.
“Skinty fia” is an Irish phrase which translates to “the damnation of the deer” and is an expression of disappointment or annoyance. Frontman Grian Chatten says in the context of the album title and this song it expresses his feeling towards the “mutation” of Irish culture abroad.
The album is out on 22 Apr, and the band have just added a run of UK and Ireland shows to their already hefty world tour schedule to close out the year. Tickets are on sale now. Here are the new dates:
7 Nov: Hull, Bonus Arena
8 Nov: Leeds, Academy
11 Nov: Manchester, Victoria Warehouse
15 Nov: Stockton, Globe
17 Nov: Glasgow, Academy
19 Nov: Swansea, Swansea Arena
21 Nov: Birmingham, Academy
24 Nov: London, Eventim Apollo
28 Nov: Edinburgh, Academy
30 Nov: Dublin, Vicar Street
3 Dec: Galway, Leisureland
5 Dec: Limerick, Live At The Big Top
6 Dec: Derry, Millennium Forum
7 Dec: Belfast, Ulster Hall