Ep 144: Fontaines D.C.'s Grian Chatten on throwing away good ideas, the band's new look, and going beyond punk

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Ahead of their new album Romance, people can't stop talking about Fontaines D.C.'s new look. One week after Glastonbury, the Dublin band's singer, Grian Chatten, had Stu round to his flat to discuss the reason behind the band's new aesthetic, his prolific writing process, a strange 9 days spend working in a bar in L.A., and a record that draws influence from Korn, Lana Del Rey and Shygirl. You can watch clips of the podcast online now, just give us a follow on Instagram @midnightchatspod. Further reading/viewing: Starburster video Jade 'Angel of My Dreams' video Loud And Quiet 2019 cover feature Chris de Burgh in The Mighty Boosh Sister Midnight Credits: Editing by Stuart Stubbs Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines Artwork by Kate Prior See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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