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Lyra embraces her Irish accent & big drums on ‘Emerald’

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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

The London-based Cork artist Lyra debut with an impressively polished ambient pop song called ‘Rabbit In The Headlights’ last month that simultaneously recalled Kate Bush, Enya, FKA Twigs and Swedish pop.

Last night, Lyra played her debut gig at Communion Music’s night in London and she dropped ‘Emerald’, her second track just before it.

That song was largely about embracing her Irish accent – something she does here too. Also embraced, big drums and production, sustained chords and a grand chorus.

This song was also featured in the RTE TV Show Striking Out starring Amy Huberman in January 2017.

https://soundcloud.com/thisislyra/emerald

Production comes  from Rupert Christie (Kate Bush, Coldplay, Aurora, Say Lou Lou).

Check out ‘Rabbit In The Headlines’ post for more info on Lyra.

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Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005 . He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Cara Magazine, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, founder of Lumo Club, club promoter, event curator and producer of gigs, listening parties & events in Dublin.