Dublin based art-pop quartet iNNUENDO return with the new single ‘Rosemary’, offering another taste of their theatrical alternative-rock-meets-artistic-pop aesthetic drawing inspiration from the likes of Kate Bush and David Bowie, the band bring together a sound which conjures elements of CMAT, XTC, Florence And The Machine and Marina And The Diamonds.
Bringing a bold and vibrant world of sonic colour to the flourishing Irish scene, the 4-piece have built a reputation for blending contrasting influences since their formation in 2022, creating the kind of music they’ve always wanted to hear, dynamic, catchy, and unapologetically unique. Described by RTE 2’s Dan Hegarty as “music you feel obligated to share with anyone who will listen”, their sound combines a modern edge with a nostalgic and contagious energy, showcased in their charismatic and eclectic live sets. The new single distils the band’s aesthetic into technicolour brilliance, weaving together intricate piano lines, driving drums, and theatrical, emotive vocals to create a rich and compelling soundscape. As the track surges into its shout-along chorus, the band’s gift for infectious melody shines through, carried by taut rhythms and choppy guitar. The second verse then takes an unexpected turn, erupting into a dazzling wall of arpeggiators that inject a renewed sense of energy and vibrancy.
Speaking about the single, the band explain:
“‘Rosemary’ was inspired by one of our bandmate’s old piano teachers, who was awful to him. I started noodling around with piano motifs and the song came together almost instantly, expanding once we crafted the cutting synth line after the first chorus. That really cemented the dance-y groove underneath. Lyrically, it’s about the sting of resentment and disappointment when a close friend turns on you, talks behind your back, and leaves you blindsided. Everyone has experienced that betrayal, and this song is about cutting out those kinds of people and moving into a better space, “new world is coming through, the old is booted out with you.”
Recording it was special: our head lecturer overheard us playing it in the college practice rooms and offered us free studio time, saying the idea was too strong to waste. We tracked it in our college studio with that same sense of spontaneity. It’s energetic, cheeky, and bold, like shaking off the negativity and stepping into something brighter.”
iNNUENDO Live Dates
October
15 – ‘Rosemary’ Single Release in The Grand Social, Dublin
2026
June
UK tour June 2026 (TBA)
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