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Dopamine Chamber
Indie RockOut Oct 16, 2026

Fontaines D.C.

Dopamine Chamber

Fontaines D.C. today announce their fifth studio album, Dopamine Chamber, released on 16th October via XL Recordings. Produced by James Ford, the 11 track LP explores a colder and more synthetic sound compared to their previous works. The album features evocative tracks like lead single "Marianne" that delve into themes of escapism, hedonism, and the allure of pleasure amid peril. Characterized by potent balladry and anthemic melodies, "Dopamine Chamber" represents a radical departure for the band, incorporating cold synthesizers, drums, and samples with minimal guitar presence. Fontaines D.C. continue to push boundaries, posing questions about humanity's future and the listener's experience within the album's experimental chamber.

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Death To Something
Out Oct 16Metalcore

SAVE US

Death To Something

Death To Something is the debut full-length from transcontinental alt-metal trio SAVE US, out October 16, 2026 via Solid State Records. Produced by The Plot In You's Landon Tewers, the 12-track record pairs the slow-burn single "Bruised" with its emotional title track. Pre-order on vinyl now.

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