# Fontaines D.C. open up about 'very tough year'

> Fontaines D.C. share mental health struggles after manager's death at Roundhouse gig.
- Title: Fontaines D.C. open up about 'very tough year' · NME
- Summary: Fontaines D.C. share mental health struggles after manager's death at Roundhouse gig. Fontaines D.C. performed at London's Roundhouse after manager Trevor…
- Keywords: fontaines d.c., grian chatten, roundhouse, dopamine chamber, calm, trevor dietz, mental health, post-punk, music, culture, Fontaines, open
- Source: NME — https://nme.com/news/music/fontaines-d-c-roundhouse-dopamine-chambger-photos-footage-setlist-3973312
- Published: 2026-10-16T13:42:24+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fontaines d.c., grian chatten, roundhouse, dopamine chamber, calm, trevor dietz, mental health, post-punk, music, culture
## Fontaines D.C. gig at Roundhouse
Fontaines D.C. played a live show at London's Roundhouse on Thursday October 15, 2026.
## New album 'Dopamine Chamber' release
The band released their new album 'Dopamine Chamber' at midnight with proceeds going to mental health charity CALM.
## Manager Trevor Dietz death
Frontman Grian Chatten referenced the death of manager Trevor Dietz who passed away in June 2026.
## Live performance details
The band performed 'Favourite' from their 2023 album 'Romance' after Chatten mentioned the 'very tough year'.
## Audience interaction
Chatten encouraged the crowd to cheer twice by saying 'Free Palestine' and wore a T-shirt with 'Palestine' in capital letters.
## New song debut
The band performed 'Happy For You' for the first time live, marking its debut after a false start with 'Japan'.
## Upcoming solo album plans
Chatten plans a new solo album after taking a break from the band following their tour dates.
## Key takeaway

Fontaines D.C. performed at London's Roundhouse after manager Trevor Dietz died, releasing new album 'Dopamine Chamber' with proceeds for mental health charity CALM.