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Extra.ie
a day ago
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- Extra.ie
WATCH: Fontaines D.C.'s Carlos O'Connell stars in hit Netflix series
Fontaines D.C. guitarist Carlos O'Connell has appeared in Lena Dunham's new Netflix comedy, Too Much. The 10-episode series was created by Dunham and her partner, Luis Felber, and hit the streaming platform last Thursday, July 10. It tells the story of workaholic Jessica (Megan Stalter) who moves from New York to London, in an effort to escape her messy break-up with Zev (Michael Zegen) and build a new life for herself. O'Connell portrays Eoin, bassist in the fictional band The Feelers, who perform 'Always the Girls' and 'True Love Trajectory' by co-author Felber's real-life band Attawalpa. Other songs featured in the show include Jensen McRae's 'Massachusetts', Suki Waterhouse's 'Dream Woman', Waxahatchee and Kevin Morby's 'You Found Me', Misty Miller's cover of Kesha's 'Praying', and Sleazes 'Push Tuck'. Apart from well-known producers Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner (Love Actually), the cast is equally prominent; O'Connell is co-starring alongside Dublin actor Andrew Scott (Ripley), Rita Ora, Kit Harington (Game of Thrones), and model Emily Ratajkowski, among others. You can watch the trailer for Too Much below :
Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow: The Laurieston pub gets visit from Fontaines D.C.
Grian Chatten, frontman of Fontaines D.C., was spotted enjoying a drink and chatting with staff at The Laurieston Bar on Bridge Street—just south of the River Clyde—the same day the band performed at Glasgow Green. The iconic Southside venue was bustling with punters as the Dublin-born musician mingled with staff and fans. (Image: The Laurieston pub Facebook) READ MORE: Kevin Bridges poses with huge TRNSMT act The Laurieston is widely regarded as one of the best pubs in the UK, lauded for its 'cult status' and 'almost unspoilt' 1960s interior, offering a nostalgic glimpse into Glasgow's social history. The pub posted the snap on social media with the caption: "Great to have Grian Chatten from @fontainesband in the pub yesterday. Thanks for taking time to take a picture with the staff." Later that evening, Fontaines D.C. delivered a powerful set on the Main Stage, just ahead of headliners Biffy Clyro. As reported by The Glasgow Times, the band used their performance to shine a light on the ongoing conflict between Palestine and Israel. READ MORE: Fontaines DC lead Palestine chant during TRNSMT set During their set, Chatten led the crowd in a passionate 'Free Palestine' chant following the band's performance of Bug, with many audience members joining in and waving Palestinian flags. A Palestinian flag was draped over the band's stage equipment, and guitarist Carlos O'Connell displayed a 'Free Palestine' sticker on his guitar. READ MORE: Fontaines D.C. fans are all wearing this ONE thing to TRNSMT Fans also paid tribute by donning a limited-edition Fontaines D.C. x Bohemians FC football shirt, which was released last year. Designed by guitarist Carlos O'Connell in collaboration with Dublin-based Bohemians Football Club, the jersey was created to raise funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). The kit also pays homage to the band's acclaimed fourth album, Romance, which has earned widespread critical acclaim.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Fontaines D.C led chants of "free Palestine' at TRNSMT festival in Glasgow
The group The Fontaines D.C were performing the penultimate main stage act at the music festival in Glasgow. The Fontaines D.C led chants of "free Palestine' at TRNSMT as the penultimate main stage act at the music festival in Glasgow. Many in the crowd were seen donning the Irish Tricolour, while others brought Palestine flags. Near the end of the show, a massive Palestine flag was put on screen in the middle of the stage, while huge screens flanked on either side of the stage read: 'Israel is committing a genocide use your voice.' 'Glasgow is home away from home,' he told the tens of thousands of fans who braved 30-degree weather to see them live, dedicating the song Favourite to the city. The Irish group had a Palestine flag draped over their equipment on stage and Carlos O'Connell had a free Palestine sticker on his guitar. The pinnacle of the set was when the group performed I Love You from their album, Skinty Fia. Free Palestine appeared on the two big screens on either side of the stage as Grian belted the line ' Selling genocide ' in the song's bridge and a Palestine flag appeared on the huge screen behind them. The chants and promotion of the 'free Palestine' cause came after TRNSMT had dropped West Belfast band Kneecap from the bill after Police Scotland raised safety fears. First minister John Swinney had also claimed Kneecap should not be allowed to play the festival. Supporters have described the controversy over bands speaking out as a diversion when babies are dying as a result of the conflict in the Middle East.
