Inhaler Releases New Single
Inhaler has unveiled a fresh single titled “Billy (yes, yes)” – listen to it below.
- Read more: Inhaler discuss the single “Your House” and their upcoming album “Open Wide”: “There is a strong sense of arrival for us”
Overview of the New Track
The track serves as the final preview of the Dublin band’s third album ‘Open Wide’, set to release tomorrow (February 7) via Polydor (Pre-order/damage here).
“Billy, his eyes look like headlights/ cannot see in the window/ his fast machine/ it – stop/ not red or green/ it is gold, and it is honest/ does not justify the reason/ or lies for promise” sings frontman Elijah Husson in this groovy 80s-inspired track.
According to the press release, the upbeat and infectious song “further reflects the band’s exciting journey, as they confidently embrace their sound in a new, bold direction.”
“Billy (yes, yes)” is accompanied by a stylized official lyric video inspired by VHS aesthetics. Check it out here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kf_lj69ttc
This latest release follows their recent singles “Your Home”, “Open Wide”, and “Question About You”.
Insights from the Band
In a conversation with NME last October, bassist Robert Kint shared how the group ventured into new musical territory for their third album.
He stated: “Collaborating with producer Tom Hall (Kid Harpoon), we began to think: ‘How can we do something a little different?’ This exploration led us to incorporate an entrance keyboard part in “Your House,” which redefined the song and gave us a fresh perspective.”
“He also suggested bringing Gospel singers on board, and this was one of the tracks where it worked remarkably well.”
Kint continued, “We’ve definitely improved in our songwriting. Working with a new producer for the first time put us under pressure to bring our ‘A’ game, which was beneficial. Just knowing we had to excel and be the best versions of ourselves made a significant impact.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xguwod05-u0
Husson added: “He came from outside our circle and was a fresh listener; he didn’t know us at all.”
“Open Wide” will follow up “Cuts & Bruises” from 2023 and their debut album from 2021, “It Won’t Always Be Like This.” Tomorrow, Inhaler will headline a show in the UK, including the ANSHIA-Show at the O2 Brixton Academy in London. They will then embark on a European tour supporting Flowers.
On May 30, the band will return to their homeland for a significant concert at the Holy Park of Anna in Dublin. Find the remaining tickets (UK/Ireland) here.
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