Irish rock band Fontaines D.C. have officially released “Where Is Gone?”, a striking new collaboration with Spanish superstar Rosalía that brings her distinctive vocals together with frontman Grian Chatten. Released on October 12, 2026, the track marks a historic milestone for the group as the very first time they have featured an outside collaborator on a recorded song.
Produced by James Ford, “Where Is Gone?” serves as the third single from the band’s fifth studio album, Dopamine Chamber. The album is scheduled for release on October 16 via XL Recordings. It follows a string of acclaimed records from the Dublin group, including Dogrel (2019), A Hero’s Death (2020), Skinty Fia (2022), and their 2024 Mercury-nominated release, Romance.
The Inspiration Behind the Collaboration
The partnership holds deep personal significance for Fontaines D.C. guitarist Carlos O’Connell, who grew up between Spanish and Irish cultures in Madrid. Speaking with media outlets, O’Connell explained how Rosalía’s dedication to modernizing traditional music helped inspire the cross-genre project.
“I’ve been a fan of Rosalía since her debut album, which was absolutely beautiful,” O’Connell shared in a press statement. “What really excited me was how she was keeping a Spanish tradition of music alive, which in a spiritual way felt akin to what we’ve tried to do with Irish music. For someone with roots in both countries, it’s been beautiful to see.”
O’Connell added that Rosalía’s cultural impact in Spain mirrors the path Fontaines D.C. forged for Irish alternative music. Both acts opened international floodgates for traditional storytelling within a contemporary framework.
Inside ‘Dopamine Chamber’
Ahead of its October 16 drop, Fontaines D.C. unveiled the eleven-track tracklist for Dopamine Chamber. The record leans into darker, more synthetic territories compared to its predecessor. Frontman Grian Chatten described the project as a deliberate sensory experiment.
The full tracklist for Dopamine Chamber includes:
- “Six Shot Morning”
- “Marianne”
- “Mimesis”
- “Happy For You”
- “Demolition”
- “Tongue”
- “One Man”
- “Where Is Gone?” (with Rosalía)
- “You Miss Me”
- “Japan”
- “Intimate”
Alongside lead single “Marianne” and “Tongue,” the band has treated audiences to live debuts of unreleased cuts like “Happy for You” and “Six Shot Morning” during recent concert sets.
Upcoming Tour Dates and Live Shows
To celebrate the release of Dopamine Chamber, Fontaines D.C. will perform an intimate benefit show for CALM at London’s Roundhouse on October 15. Following the album release, the band will embark on an extensive European arena tour kicking off in Lisbon, Portugal, on October 21.
Looking further ahead, the group has confirmed massive outdoor stadium dates for the summer of 2027. These include landmark headline shows at London Stadium and Slane Castle in Ireland. With their historic booking at Slane Castle, Fontaines D.C. will become the first Irish band to headline the iconic venue since U2.
