{"id":1671,"date":"2025-06-27T05:19:03","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T05:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/?p=1671"},"modified":"2025-06-27T09:47:30","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T09:47:30","slug":"inhaler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/inhaler\/","title":{"rendered":"Inhaler"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"190\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Inhaler.png\" alt=\"Inhaler\" class=\"wp-image-1672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Inhaler.png 190w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Inhaler-150x129.png 150w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Inhaler-50x43.png 50w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Inhaler-100x86.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Inhaler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lists:<br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/list-134-the-best-irish-band-of-all-time\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/list-134-the-best-irish-band-of-all-time\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Best Irish Bands of All  Time<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inhaler is a rising Irish rock band from Dublin, known for their infectious blend of indie rock, anthemic choruses, and 1980s-inspired synth and guitar textures. Formed in 2012 and fronted by <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Elijah_Hewson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Elijah_Hewson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elijah Hewson<\/a> (son of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bono\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bono\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U2\u2019s Bono<\/a>), the band has carved out a distinctive sound that fuses post-punk energy with modern alt-rock polish. With two chart-topping albums and a rapidly growing global fanbase, Inhaler has established itself as one of the most exciting new acts to emerge from Ireland in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Band Members:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Elijah_Hewson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elijah Hewson<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 lead vocals, rhythm guitar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/santiago.fandom.com\/wiki\/Josh_Jenkinson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/santiago.fandom.com\/wiki\/Josh_Jenkinson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Josh Jenkinson<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 lead guitar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.famousbirthdays.com\/people\/robert-keating.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.famousbirthdays.com\/people\/robert-keating.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Robert Keating<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 bass, backing vocals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.famousbirthdays.com\/people\/ryan-mcmahon-drummer.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.famousbirthdays.com\/people\/ryan-mcmahon-drummer.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ryan McMahon<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 drums<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All four members met at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sac.ie\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sac.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">St. Andrews College<\/a> in Blackrock, Dublin, and bonded over a shared love for bands like <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Stone_Roses\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Stone_Roses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Stone Roses<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Strokes\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Strokes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Strokes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Joy_Division\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Joy_Division\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joy Division<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Interpol_(band)\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Interpol_(band)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Interpol<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/U2\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/U2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U2<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Early Years and Breakthrough:<\/strong><br>Inhaler began playing together as teenagers and gained traction online with early singles like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cIt Won\u2019t Always Be Like This\u201d (original version \u2013 2019)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cMy Honest Face\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cIce Cream Sundae\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These tracks showcased the band\u2019s ability to blend moody, atmospheric guitar work with soaring choruses and emotionally resonant lyrics, earning them comparisons to The Killers, Kings of Leon, and early U2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their energetic live performances and stylish aesthetic helped them attract a strong youth following in Ireland, the UK, and later, mainland Europe and the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Debut Album \u2013 <em>It Won\u2019t Always Be Like This<\/em> (2021):<\/strong><br>Released in July 2021, <em>It Won\u2019t Always Be Like This<\/em> debuted at <strong>No. 1 on the Irish and UK Albums Charts<\/strong>, making them the first Irish act in over a decade to achieve that feat with a debut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The album includes polished versions of early singles and newer tracks written during the COVID-19 lockdowns. It captures themes of isolation, youth, love, and longing with a mix of optimism and melancholy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key tracks:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cIt Won\u2019t Always Be Like This\u201d \u2013 an anthem of hope and resilience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cMy Honest Face\u201d \u2013 an edgy, synth-driven rocker about identity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cCheer Up Baby\u201d \u2013 jangly guitars and emotional openness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cTotally\u201d \u2013 dreamy and introspective<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cWhen It Breaks\u201d \u2013 socially conscious and high-energy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The album&#8217;s blend of catchy hooks and introspective depth earned critical acclaim and widespread radio play, particularly on BBC Radio 1 and Spotify playlists targeting indie rock audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sophomore Album \u2013 <em>Cuts &amp; Bruises<\/em> (2023):<\/strong><br>Inhaler\u2019s second album, <em>Cuts &amp; Bruises<\/em>, released in February 2023, saw the band refining their sound, with greater maturity, richer production, and more introspective lyrics. The album maintained their arena-friendly sound while adding a more vulnerable and emotionally nuanced layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Highlights include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cLove Will Get You There\u201d \u2013 upbeat and nostalgic, with shimmering guitars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThese Are The Days\u201d \u2013 a joyous celebration of youth and connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cSo Far So Good\u201d \u2013 introspective and melodic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cIf You\u2019re Gonna Break My Heart\u201d \u2013 a stripped-down ballad with vintage tones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The album was well received by critics and fans alike and debuted at <strong>No. 1 in Ireland<\/strong> and <strong>No. 2 in the UK<\/strong>, confirming their staying power in a competitive alt-rock landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Musical Style and Influences:<\/strong><br>Inhaler\u2019s sound is a dynamic fusion of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Indie rock and post-punk revival<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Synth-pop and new wave influences<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anthemic choruses and introspective lyricism<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They\u2019ve cited influences such as The Cure, Echo &amp; the Bunnymen, Depeche Mode, The Killers, Arctic Monkeys, and of course, U2. While comparisons to Elijah\u2019s father are inevitable, the band has successfully crafted its own identity, often focusing on themes of love, growing up, and navigating a fractured world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Live Performances and Touring:<\/strong><br>Inhaler has built a reputation as a thrilling live act. They\u2019ve performed at major festivals including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Glastonbury<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reading &amp; Leeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TRNSMT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electric Picnic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Primavera Sound<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They\u2019ve also toured extensively across Europe and North America, opening for acts like Arctic Monkeys and Kings of Leon, while selling out many of their own headline shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Recognition and Accolades:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No. 1 albums<\/strong> in Ireland and the UK<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Named <strong>MTV Push Artist<\/strong> and featured in <strong>BBC Sound of 2020<\/strong> longlist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular airplay on BBC Radio 1, RT\u00c9 2fm, and international indie stations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growing reputation as the new face of Irish alternative rock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Visual Aesthetic and Identity:<\/strong><br>Inhaler has a sleek, stylish image that blends indie cool with nostalgic flair. Their music videos and album art reflect themes of modern youth, retro aesthetics, and emotional introspection \u2014 visually complementing their sound and expanding their appeal to Gen Z and millennial listeners alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Discography:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It Won\u2019t Always Be Like This<\/strong> (2021)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cuts &amp; Bruises<\/strong> (2023)<br><em>(3. Third album expected by late 2025 or 2026 \u2013 as per recent interviews)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><br>Inhaler has quickly risen from Dublin schoolmates to international indie rock stars, combining catchy melodies with moody atmospheres and thoughtful lyrics. Their youthful energy, artistic ambition, and relentless touring schedule suggest a long and promising road ahead. With each release, they continue to step out of the shadows of influence and into a sound all their own \u2014 emotional, electrifying, and entirely modern.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lists:The Best Irish Bands of All Time Inhaler is a rising Irish rock band from Dublin, known for their infectious blend of indie rock, anthemic choruses, and 1980s-inspired synth and guitar textures. 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