Fontaines D.C in Suffolk. Album Number Five?

Fontaine D.C. has been photographed over the past few days in Woodbridge, Suffolk. 

Grian and Connor were photographed outside the independent clothing store Uniform Research, which is also on Market Hill in Woodbridge.

The band were also seen at The Kings Head in Woodbridge on Tuesday (24th March) night, where they reportedly stopped by for a Guinness. .

Workers at the pub said the band were a "lovely group of lads" who were more than happy to spend time, talking to and taking photos with the pub's other punters. 

Fontaines D.C. are currently on a break from touring, with the next big UK shows being their headline slot at Reading & Leeds in August. 

The band's presence in Suffolk mirrors the 2022 recording sessions of the Arctic Monkeys, who utilised Butley Priory for their seventh studio album, 'The Car'. After a quick Google and some research on X, some locals seemed to confirm that the band were likely recording. Album 5 looks to be in progress. 

This move almost certainly confirms that James Ford is back in the producer’s chair. Having produced the band’s fourth album, 'Romance', as well as 'The Car'; Ford has become the common thread between these two titans of the genre. His signature ability to blend raw, organic instrumentation with polished, cinematic textures suggests that 'Album 5' will continue the ambitious sonic trajectory they started in 2024.

While the band is currently focused on their upcoming headline slots at Reading & Leeds in August, the industry is already buzzing about what comes next. Rumours of a massive winter arena tour have begun to gain serious traction, fueled by leaked reports of a potential landmark show at London’s O2 Arena for later in the year.

A move to venues of this scale would mark a definitive new era for the Dublin quintet, transitioning them from festival favourites to bona fide arena headliners. If the reports hold true, fans can likely expect an official tour announcement shortly after their festival appearances this summer, potentially coinciding with the first taste of new music from their Suffolk sessions.