Fontaines D.C. continue in their weird and wonderful vein with their latest single, “Here’s The Thing”. The track continues the excellent build-up to their forthcoming album, ‘ROMANCE’, following their previous releases “Favourite” and the explosive “Starburster”. Both tracks set expectations high, and “Here’s The Thing” continues to meet them with a sound that pushes their sonic boundaries even further.
From the opening riff, “Here’s The Thing” immerses you in a compelling blend of melodious and discordant sounds. The crunchy, and dare I say grunge-like, intensity emphasising the track’s raw energy and driving rhythm. Delivered with palpable angst and urgency, the song demands attention and reflects the band’s evolving musical direction.
The music video, directed by Luna Carmoon, serves as a striking visual counterpart to the song’s emotional depth. Known for her feature debut Hoard, Carmoon infuses the video with a fresh, unsettling twist, drawing inspiration from cult classics like The Craft and The Lost Boys. The video opens with a traditional Irish dance competition, where the lead character endures public humiliation after a disastrous fall on stage. This pivotal moment sets off a dramatic transformation as she encounters a group of outsider girls with a supernatural edge. These enigmatic figures, portrayed with a nod to goth aesthetics, lead the protagonist into a world of rebellion and defiance. Carmoon’s direction is rich with symbolism and atmospheric tension, capturing a haunting, dystopian aesthetic that amplifies the song’s themes.
“Here’s The Thing” is a bold, electrifying track that encapsulates the essence of Fontaines D.C.‘s current music trajectory, leaving listeners eagerly anticipating the release of ‘ROMANCE’. It’s invigorating to see a band that continually defy expectations and while pushing their creative boundaries both musically and visually.
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