Cork-born 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 kicking 2025 off with her latest single “Freak”, which was co-written with Bill Maybury (Jazzy, Cian Ducrot, Kygo, James Bay) and Kingdoms (Tom Grennan, Bellah Mae, Sigala), who also produced the track.
“Freak” comes to life through pounding beats and dark synths that emit an almost menacing atmosphere. Oozing with confidence Lyra makes her presence known, providing a dirty, sexy and gritty anthem for anyone who needs reminding of their worth. The songwriter shares, “This is a song about being a sexy ass powerful woman. As a woman I have been told “be sexy but not too sexy” well fuck that. This song is all about the power of a woman’s sexuality. Bring your ego to the dance floor.”
Stepping away from writing songs about love and heartache, Lyra exclaims, “I’m done writing about my ex. His time has come to an end! This year it’s about me and I’m not going to let anyone tame me.”
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. She performed in front of 30 thousand people during her 2024 headline Irish tour which 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.
You can connect with Lyra on Instagram @thisislyra, Facebook, TikTok @thisislyraofficial, and X @thisislyra
