Fontaines D.C guitarist Carlos O’Connell talks music, Ireland and inspiration behind their lyrics

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Testing Fontaines D.C.'s Music Knowledge | Track Star*
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Testing Fontaines D.C.'s Music Knowledge | Track Star*

Carlos O'Connell of Fontaines D.C. reacts to playing Rory Gallagher's guitars
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Carlos O'Connell of Fontaines D.C. reacts to playing Rory Gallagher's guitars

72. 5 Mistakes Advanced Learners still make
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72. 5 Mistakes Advanced Learners still make

Fontaines D.C. on surviving tour: ‘Eventually you're going to hate what you’re doing’
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Fontaines D.C. on surviving tour: ‘Eventually you're going to hate what you’re doing’

At home with Fontaines D.C.’s Grian Chatten: "Our personality is bigger than the sound that we make"
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At home with Fontaines D.C.’s Grian Chatten: "Our personality is bigger than the sound that we make"

Fontaines D.C. | A quick chat with Tom Coll
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Fontaines D.C. | A quick chat with Tom Coll

'Sold For Parts', a Fontaines DC Documentary by CLTV
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'Sold For Parts', a Fontaines DC Documentary by CLTV

The Chilling Backstory Behind I Love You By Fontaines DC
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The Chilling Backstory Behind I Love You By Fontaines DC

Fontaines D.C. talks about NEW ALBUM 'ROMANCE' | Studio Brussel Interview
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Fontaines D.C. talks about NEW ALBUM 'ROMANCE' | Studio Brussel Interview

Fontaines D.C. Rig Rundown with Conor Curley, Conor "Deego" Deegan III & Carlos O'Connell [2025]
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Fontaines D.C. Rig Rundown with Conor Curley, Conor "Deego" Deegan III & Carlos O'Connell [2025]

Fontaines D.C. RTÉ The Works presents John Kelly with guest Grian Chatten. Full documentary
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Fontaines D.C. RTÉ The Works presents John Kelly with guest Grian Chatten. Full documentary

Fontaines D.C.'s Carlos O'Connell & Conor Curley Rig Rundown
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Fontaines D.C.'s Carlos O'Connell & Conor Curley Rig Rundown

Fontaines D.C. interview with Jools Holland (Grian Chatten) (22/06/24)
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Fontaines D.C. interview with Jools Holland (Grian Chatten) (22/06/24)

ABC Rage Guest Programmer - Fontaines D.C. - 18th March 2023
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ABC Rage Guest Programmer - Fontaines D.C. - 18th March 2023

IDLES at Primavera Sound Barcelona 2025
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IDLES at Primavera Sound Barcelona 2025

Fontaines D.C. paint their “Romance” album cover | DIFFUS
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Fontaines D.C. paint their “Romance” album cover | DIFFUS

sabukaru meets Fontaines DC
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sabukaru meets Fontaines DC

Fontaines D.C. Live at WNXP's Sonic Cathedral (Full Performance)
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Fontaines D.C. Live at WNXP's Sonic Cathedral (Full Performance)

Understanding FONTAINES D.C.: Identity in Music (Dogrel to Romance)
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Understanding FONTAINES D.C.: Identity in Music (Dogrel to Romance)

Fontaines D.C.: “Took us a couple years to stop ripping off The Strokes” | Interview | Vera On Track
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Fontaines D.C.: “Took us a couple years to stop ripping off The Strokes” | Interview | Vera On Track