Performers

Leaving Irene, a Boston-based rock band, was born from both loss and love, transforming memories into music. Cousins Rocco (lead vocals, keys, guitar) and Jake DeRosa (lead guitar) found solace in songwriting after the passing of Jake’s father in 2023. What began as a personal outlet quickly became something bigger—a soundscape of raw emotion, layered with shimmering guitar work and heartfelt lyricism. With industry veteran Rocco (formerly of The Naked Stills) at the helm and Jake’s natural talent emerging from years in the shadows, Leaving Irene crafted a sound both nostalgic and refreshingly new.

Through evocative storytelling, soaring melodies, and anthemic crescendos, Leaving Irene invites listeners to navigate their own histories, find beauty in the echoes, and move forward—without forgetting where they’ve been.