Fontaines D.C. in Toronto

Fontaines DC are an Irish rock band formed in Dublin in 2014, known for post-punk songs shaped by Grian Chatten’s direct vocal delivery. Their key records include the debut album Dogrel, A Hero’s Death, Skinty Fia and Romance, while “Boys in the Better Land,” “Jackie Down the Line” and “Starburster” are among their best-known songs. In 2019, the band played Glastonbury while touring Dogrel. They later opened for Arctic Monkeys across North America in 2023, and in 2024 they headlined Alexandra Palace during the touring cycle for Romance. They have performed well beyond Ireland, including appearances at Coachella in California and Primavera Sound in Barcelona.

Iceage are a Danish rock band formed in Copenhagen in 2008. Their music draws on punk, post-punk and noise rock, first documented on the debut album New Brigade and developed across You're Nothing, Plowing Into the Field of Love, Beyondless and Seek Shelter. “The Lord’s Favorite” and the Sky Ferreira collaboration “Pain Killer” are among their best-known songs. The band took New Brigade through club tours in Europe and North America, establishing an international live schedule early in its recording career. Later tours behind Plowing Into the Field of Love, Beyondless and Seek Shelter brought the group into larger clubs, theatres and festival programs. Iceage have performed at Primavera Sound in Barcelona and Roskilde Festival in Denmark.