Fontaines DC come from a land of poets and met at musical school, so they bring literacy and technical depth to their post-punk anthems. Their subtle line in covers makes them popular here, and their celloless Nick Drake cover “Cello Song” was one of our favorites of 2023. Their recent appearance on the Jo Whiley radio programme on the BBC saw them showcase one song from their new album and a classy new version of “Let’s Get Lost,” popularized by Chet Baker. Continue reading »