Irish Dark Pop artist LYRA drops stunning new single "The Ending"
Cork-born, Brighton-based artist LYRA has established herself as an artist to watch, having gained significant momentum following the release of her debut, self-titled album. 2024 saw the dark pop artist skyrocket to number one in the Irish album charts, outselling Beyonce by 50% more sales! Her incredible achievements are just the first chapter in a story that’s only just beginning to unfold.
Lyra is now unveiling her new single, “The Ending,” a stunning track which details the moment she chose to let go of her past relationship. The songwriter confides, "I finally decided to stop letting thoughts like 'What if I had changed? What if I had said something different? What if I had waited? What if I hadn't booked that flight home? What if he finds someone else?' consume my life."
The raw and vulnerable track shows Lyra stripping away her rose-tinted glasses, confronting the reality of the relationship in the unforgiving light of day. She continues, “It was time to call it for what it was and put an end to my romantic mind wishing it was something else.”
Produced by Phil Cook (Lewis Capaldi, Calum Scott, YUNGBLUD, Ellie Goulding), “The Ending” enters with a throbbing beat and glistening synths, as it gradually builds into a foot-stomping, empowering release, where Lyra’s vocals demand attention as she chants, “You called it love, I called it a lesson.” The anthemic track serves as a reminder to always stand up for yourself and never compromise your true self to please someone else.
Lyra has had notable musical appearances on shows like Ireland’s Got Talent, Dancing with the Stars, The Tommy Tiernan show, numerous Late Late Show appearances and The Main Stage with Mark Fehily. Her talent extends to TV also: in 2021, she joined Boy George, Jedward and Aston Merrygold on the judging panel for Virgin Media Ireland talent show The Big Deal, and Lyra has also taken part in Ireland’s Celebrity Gogglebox. Her music has also been featured on hit TV shows including Grey’s Anatomy and Love Island.
Supporting the likes of Pink, Westlife, Blondie and Sting, her sell-out live appearances prove that while Lyra’s music is laden with intensity and drama, her bright personality is irrepressible. Her most recent Irish album tour purveyed her musical artistry alongside striking fashion statements, and followed previous festival appearances at Wilderness, Leeds and Reading, Isle of Wight, Latitude, Lollapalooza in Berlin, the main stage at Electric Picnic, and Brighton Pride. Garnering acclaim from the likes of Wonderland Magazine, The Line of Best Fit, Earmilk, The Times, Clash and many more, Lyra continues to forge ahead, pushing boundaries and captivating audiences with her unmistakable style and sound.
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