Fontaines D.C. Delivers Captivating Cover of Lana Del Rey’s “Say Yes to Heaven”
In an exciting showcase, Fontaines D.C. recently graced the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, bringing their unique flair to a couple of standout tracks. The Irish rockers performed “Favourite” from their latest album, Romance, and offered an unexpected yet stunning cover of Lana Del Rey’s “Say Yes to Heaven.” Originally penned by Del Rey in 2013, the song found its way to fans only last year, making Fontaines D.C.’s rendition even more intriguing.
Frontman Grian Chatten brought a deep sense of melancholy to the performance, perfectly capturing the song’s emotive essence. Fans can watch both performances available online.
As they embark on the latter stages of their extensive tour, Fontaines D.C. still has several U.S. shows lined up this month before heading back to Europe for a series of concerts that will stretch into December. The tour will conclude with several headlining gigs in Dublin, the band’s hometown.
Romance marks Fontaines D.C.’s fourth studio release, and notably, it is their first album under the XL Recordings label. In a philanthropic effort last year, the band collaborated with Massive Attack and Young Fathers to produce a limited-edition vinyl called the Ceasefire EP, raising funds for Doctors Without Borders to support relief efforts in Gaza and the West Bank.
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