Fontaines D.C. on losing Best Rock Album to The Rolling Stones: “I think we need to turn 40 to get the Grammy”

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Fontaines D.C. have reflected on losing out to The Rolling Stones at the 2025 Grammys, joking that they think they need to be over the age of 40 to take home a trophy.It was announced at the end of 2024 that the Dublin post-punk heroes had secured a Best Rock Album nomination for ‘Romance‘.They were up against IDLES’ ‘Tangk‘, Green Day’s ‘Saviours‘, Jack White‘s ‘No Name‘, Pearl Jam‘s ‘Dark Matter‘, The Black Crowes‘s ‘Happiness Bastards’ and Rolling Stones’ 2024 album ‘Hackney Diamonds‘.It was their second nomination after the Dublin post-punk heroes were also up for Best Rock Album for ‘A Hero’s Death’ in 2021, but the trophy for the 2025 edition ultimately went to Mick Jagger and co. – marking their fourth win at the Grammys.Now, the members of Fontaines D.C.

have discussed the awards in a new interview and joked that they’re not old enough to be considered Grammy winners just yet.Guitarists Carlos O’Connell and Conor Curley made the comments during a new appearance on the La Bestia radio station, where they were asked about how it felt to lose out to the rock icons.“They’re a great band though,” O’Connell said.