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Inhaler is an Irish rock band formed in Dublin. The band formed in 2012. The band consists of four members and has released three studio albums to date. They have gained significant popularity with their energetic performances and melodic rock sound. Inhaler’s debut album, It Won’t Always Be Like This, was released in 2021 and received critical acclaim, reaching number one on the Irish Albums Chart and the UK Albums Chart. Their follow-up album, Cuts & Bruises, continued their success, reaching number one in Ireland and number two in the UK. Their third studio album, Open Wide, was released in 2025 and reached number one in Ireland and number two in the UK.
Elijah Hewson
Elijah Hewson is the lead vocalist and guitarist of Inhaler. He co-founded the band in 2012 and has been with the group since its inception. Hewson has played a significant role in writing and performing on all three of Inhaler’s studio albums, It Won’t Always Be Like This, Cuts & Bruises, and Open Wide. Outside of Inhaler, Hewson is known for being the son of U2’s Bono, but he has made a name for himself through his own musical talents and contributions to the band.
Josh Jenkinson
Josh Jenkinson is the lead guitarist of Inhaler. He joined the band in 2015, shortly after the group adopted the name Inhaler, bringing a new dynamic to the group’s sound. Jenkinson has been instrumental in shaping the guitar-driven melodies that characterize Inhaler’s music. He has contributed to all three of the band’s studio albums, adding his distinctive style to tracks that have helped define the band’s sound.
Robert Keating
Robert Keating is the bassist for Inhaler and one of the founding members. Alongside Elijah Hewson and Ryan McMahon, he has been with the band since its formation in 2012. Keating’s bass lines provide the rhythmic foundation for Inhaler’s songs, contributing to the band’s energetic and melodic sound. His work is featured prominently on It Won’t Always Be Like This, Cuts & Bruises, and Open Wide.
Ryan McMahon
Ryan McMahon is the drummer for Inhaler and has been with the band since its early days in 2012. His dynamic drumming style has been a key component of Inhaler’s live performances and recordings. McMahon’s contributions can be heard on all of the band’s releases, where his drumming adds intensity and drive to their music.
Updated August 21, 2026.



























