Inhaler “attempt to not be influenced” by U2’s The Edge.
Frontman Elijah Hewson’s dad is the Irish rock legends’ frontman Bono, however the indie group are doing their greatest to carve their very own sound, however generally the guitar god’s “affect seeps in”.
Talking to Guitar Participant journal, Elijah stated: “We attempt to not be influenced by The Edge. Clearly, he is such an necessary participant, in order that affect seeps in. Typically we’re like, Oh, does that sound like The Edge?’ We’ve got to watch out about that.”
He then quipped: “We simply ensure that to have these dotted delays off. That is our rule. So long as there is no dotted delays, we’re grand.”
The singer just lately admitted he prefers to not ask his father for music recommendation.
The 23-year-old musician has admitted he not often talks to the U2 frontman about work however says he has “subconsciously” discovered from his well-known dad or mum.
Requested if the ‘With or With out You’ hitmaker has taught him something, Elijah stated: “Undoubtedly subconsciously, yeah. Simply from listening to him play a track in the home and listening to it and he critiques it, and that type of stuff.
“However I might by no means ask him for recommendation – solely recommendation about the place am I going to reside subsequent 12 months and that type of factor. I attempt to not ask him about music.”
The ‘Ice Cream Sundae’ singer – who shaped Inhaler with college buddies Robert Keating, Ryan McMahon and Josh Jenkinso – has insisted he needs to make a reputation for himself.
Requested if the household connection is a optimistic or damaging factor, he advised the BBC: “Loads of U2 followers do come to our gigs, who’re all actually beautiful.
“They’ve all been actually supportive, so clearly that is a profit. “However I might say it can be an impediment as effectively in case you’re attempting to do stuff your personal means. However we’re not complaining in any respect.”
The Dublin rock outfit – who’re impressed by bands just like the Stone Roses and Pleasure Division – launch their second studio album, ‘Cuts and Bruises’, on February 17.
