Fontaines D.C. announce fifth album ‘Dopamine Chamber’ and release lead single ‘Marianne’

Dublin post-punk quintet Fontaines D.C. unveiled their fifth studio album “Dopamine Chamber,” scheduled for release on 16 October 2026 via XL Recordings. The announcement came on 18 August 2026 alongside the lead single “Marianne,” accompanied by a video directed by Dave Meyers and Cam Erickson. Produced by James Ford, who also helmed their 2024 album “Romance,” the eleven-track record was recorded across London, the English countryside, and Palermo. The band consciously shifted away from guitar-driven arrangements toward synthesizer-based textures, programmed drums, and samples, with several tracks eschewing guitars entirely. Vocalist Grian Chatten conceptualizes the album as an immersive “dopamine chamber” designed to test listeners’ emotional responses. The sonic evolution reflects a more heavily synthesized aesthetic than its predecessor, positioning the work as a “catastrophic warning” rather than offering consolation. Physical formats include deluxe double LP editions, standard vinyl pressings, CD, and cassette variants.

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