Fontaines D.C. Takes on Lana Del Rey’s “Say Yes to Heaven”
Fontaines D.C. made a notable appearance on the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, where they showcased their new album, Romance. The Irish rock band performed their track “Favourite” alongside an unexpected cover of Lana Del Rey’s beloved song “Say Yes to Heaven.” While Del Rey originally recorded this track in 2013, it was only released to the public last year.
The band’s frontman, Grian Chatten, brought an emotional depth to the performance that resonated with the melancholic themes of the song. You can catch both performances in the videos provided.
Currently, Fontaines D.C. is in the midst of an extensive tour that will continue through the end of the year. With several U.S. shows lined up for this month, the band will later return to Europe for a series of additional performances. Their tour will culminate in December with several headlining events in their native Dublin.
Romance marks the fourth studio album from Fontaines D.C. and is their first collaboration with XL Recordings. Recently, they partnered with Massive Attack and Young Fathers to produce the limited-edition Ceasefire EP, aimed at raising funds for Doctors Without Borders to aid those affected in Gaza and the West Bank.
Stay tuned for more updates on their tour and new music.