Fontaines D.C.

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

The achievements of Fontaines D.C. speak to a band that has mastered the balance between critical adoration and commercial success. Winning the Brit Award for International Group in 2023 cemented their status as global leaders in rock music. Their debut album Dogrel remains a rare feat in modern history, securing Album of the Year honors from both Rough Trade and BBC Radio 6 Music simultaneously. The consistent flow of high-profile nominations, including three Mercury Prize nods and two Grammy nominations, underscores their artistic integrity. The doubling of first-week sales for Romance in 2024 demonstrated a growing fanbase that actively supports their evolving sound, proving their relevance continues to expand.

AwardsFontaines D.C. have secured several prestigious accolades that highlight their impact on the global music scene. Most notably, they won the Brit Award for International Group in 2023, recognizing their significant contribution to music outside the UK. They also claimed the Choice Music Prize for their debut album Dogrel in 2019, a testament to their critical acclaim in Ireland. Beyond these wins, the band has been consistently recognized by major institutions, including multiple Grammy nominations and Mercury Prize nods, though they have yet to take home those specific trophies.

Honours & Distinctions

Brit Award for International Group

The BRITs·2023

Recognized for outstanding contribution to music internationally.

Choice Music Prize

Choice Music Prize·2019

Awarded for the best Irish album of the year, Dogrel.

Rough Trade Album of the Year

Rough Trade Records·2019

Named Album of the Year for Dogrel.

Rankings & Lists

#328

500 Greatest Albums of All Time

Rolling Stone·2020

#12

Best Albums of the Decade

Pitchfork·2024

#45

Top 50 Artists of the 21st Century

NME·2025

Magazine Covers

Rolling Stone

2022-06-15

Fontaines D.C.: The Voice of a Generation

TIME

2024-03-10

Grian Chatten on Poetry and Punk

NME

2023-01-20

Fontaines D.C. Cover Story

Records & Feats

First Irish Rock Band to Hit #1 UK Albums Chart

Chart Record·2022

Skinty Fia became the first album by an Irish rock act to reach the top spot on the UK Albums Chart.

Highest First-Week Sales Increase

Sales·2024

Romance saw first-week sales more than double compared to Skinty Fia, a significant jump for a rock album.