Lemoncello, the Dublin duo of Laura Quirke and Claire Kinsella, make music that feels the sort of conversation that happens late, honestly and without the need to posture. Their songs carry the emotional familiarity of hearing from an old friend or unexpectedly running into someone who once knew you well and through their sound, comfort and confrontation arrive together. That quality has helped shape Lemoncello into one of the most quietly compelling voices to rise from the modern Irish music sphere.
Built on the palpable chemistry of a long-term friendship, the pair create work that shimmers with the tones, tensions and tenderness of contemporary life. Whether on record or on stage, they cultivate an immersive atmosphere where audiences can briefly forget the world outside the room. Their studio journey began in 2018 with debut three-track EP Stuck Upon the Staircase, an early statement of intent that introduced listeners to their intimate songwriting and readily apparent musical connection.
A series of well-received releases followed, steadily building toward their self-titled debut album which landed in 2024. That record drew critical acclaim from outlets including BBC Radio 6 Music, Clash and The Line of Best Fit, with critics describing the duo’s work as direct, refreshing and cathartic. Now Lemoncello step into their next chapter with Perfect Place, their highly anticipated sophomore album, released via the Claddagh Records imprint.
Co-produced by Ruth O’Mahony Brady at her studio in Cabinteely, Dublin, the album moves from the duo’s folk-soaked origins and into more intricate area. Full band recordings stitch synths and electronic percussion into their established organic sound, adding new textures while retaining the intimacy that made the project so cherished in the first place. Alongside the album comes a new video for single “Tomorrow Nostalgia,” following earlier previews “Articulate Animal” and “Meet Me Halfway.”
“Tomorrow Nostalgia” flows with the soft pulse of kick as hazy instrumental textures swirl together to form a mesmeric soundscape. Gentle vocals hover above to inject a classic folk feel tinged with alternative vibes, casting a dreamy and subtly disorienting scene that glides with hypnotic rhythm and smooth melodic lines. At once intimate and transportive, it’s a stunning display of the duo’s creativity, performance flair and developing musical output.
Paired with the single, the music video directed by Eilís Doherty adds to the surreal, psych-tinged tone of the song with Laura and Claire moving in slow motion, cut out and transplanted onto a range of different settings, offering an engaging visual accompaniment to the music. With their new album sure to impress existing fans and win over countless new listeners, Lemoncello continue to go from strength to strength and we can’t wait to see what their exciting musical adventure has in store next.
Listen to Tomorrow Nostalgia below
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