It is my editorially duty to let you know that around these parts, we do not spell “favorite” with an inexplicable “u” wedged between the “o” and “r.” But despite this, we are still covering the new Fontaines D.C. song called “Favourite” because its goodness makes up for this egregious error. The new song features the band interpolating some Americana touchstones into their own brand of propulsive post-punk, giving some serious Springsteen and War on Drugs vibes to their venomous concoctions. When the chorus comes around, though, we get ourselves right back to OSFDC (old-school Fontaines D.C.) territory.
The song will be featured on the band’s upcoming fourth album, Romance, out August 23 via XL Recordings, and it comes alongside a music video directed by the band and shot in Madrid. Cool city. I’ve been there. They call me “Mr. International” around FLOOD HQ [Editor’s note: This is the first we’re hearing of this].
Check out the videou four “Favourite” belouw, and pre-ourder Romance here.
