Fontaines D.C. Returns
Fontaines DC is back with a new single titled “It’s Amazing to Be Young,” marking their first release from last year’s album “Romance.”
Evolving Sound
The latest offering from the Irish group continues along a melodic path similar to their previous single “Beloved,” showcasing a warmer, more accessible sound that highlights their ongoing musical evolution.
Bassist Konor Digan III shares that the inspiration for the song stems from a deeply personal experience, specifically the birth of guitarist Carlos O’Connell’s child. “It is amazing to be young – this song was created in the presence of a newborn child – Carlos’ child. Thus, it feels more like a lullaby or a music box, but with the same lyrics – ‘It is amazing to be young,’” says Digan.
He continues, “The hope that a child can evoke is profound and touching, especially for young people like us. It’s about the desire to create a world where they can grow up happily. This sentiment stands against the cynicism that often prevails in today’s world. Therefore, we wanted to express where we stand – it truly is amazing to be young. We remain free and wish to share this feeling with everyone around us; perhaps in doing so, we can also protect it for ourselves.”
Music Video Insights
The single is paired with a music video created by Moon Karmun, who explains: “I love this new track – it’s one of my favorites from Fontaines and it was wonderful to complete the video trilogy. Everything came together in a natural and unexpected way with these three videos. Working with such an amazing team allowed me the freedom to create worlds that flowed naturally with the music. We exist in a strange time when romantic love seems to be overshadowed, and brief encounters are becoming what people focus on. I don’t agree with that. I wanted to capture the love these two people have for each other. After filming the Carjitsu video (“In the Modern World”), I only had a couple of days to write the concept for “It Is Amazing to Be Young.” Santa Sangre serves as a beautiful homage and reminds me of my first short film, ‘Stepbands.’”
