Fontaines D.C. Debut Two New Songs at Comeback Show in Spain
Fontaines D.C. returned to the stage over the weekend with two brand-new songs, "Marianne" and "Six Shot Morning", performed at shows in Cadiz, Spain on 7 and 8 August. It marked the Irish band's first live performance of 2026 and signals the start of a new musical era, with the tracks described by fans who compiled setlists as featuring darker, more electronic textures that build on ideas from their previous two records, Skinty Fia and Romance.
The Cadiz dates were part of a wider summer run that continues through France, Switzerland and Austria before headline slots at Reading & Leeds Festival on 28 and 29 August and Ireland's Electric Picnic on 30 August, followed by US festival appearances in September. Earlier this year, guitarist Carlos O'Connell had confirmed the band was writing new material. The shows also come months after the death in June of the band's longtime manager, Trevor Dietz, whom they called their "sixth member", at the age of 47.
In short
- Fontaines D.C. debuted two new songs, "Marianne" and "Six Shot Morning", in Spain.
- Shows in Cadiz kicked off a summer tour leading to Reading & Leeds.
- New material follows the June death of manager Trevor Dietz, aged 47.
Explained simply
Fontaines D.C. are an Irish rock band whose sound has changed across albums including Skinty Fia and Romance. Their songs have drawn on different styles, including rock and electronic music, and the group writes and performs its material together.
The band’s members include singer Grian Chatten and guitarist Carlos O’Connell. Their longtime manager, Trevor Dietz, helped guide their career and was described by the band as their “sixth member”.
The group’s summer appearances include major UK and Irish festivals, as well as shows across Europe and the United States. New music is part of the band’s continuing work following its recent albums.
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