Lara Fitzsimons is an emerging Irish artist hailing from the Northside of The Liffey. Drawing inspiration from the sound of alternative 90s with a modern Irish edge. Lara’s music is both high energy and emotionally charged. With years of experience writing and performing, she strives to create music that speaks to both the heart and the soul.
Lara’s lyrics speak about her experiences growing up and falling in and out of love in the city she calls home. Her music is a celebration of youth and being at the start of your life.
“I take huge inspiration from the theatre world when I write my music or play a gig because it has been my passion since I was really young and I was always going to want to combine that with my music. I want my performances to make people feel something and give people an escape: a few laughs, a few tears and an aul boogie”.
From humble beginnings, Lara started her musical journey playing school concerts and open mic nights across Dublin with nothing more than her pink sparkly childhood guitar. It was during those intimate, raw performances that she discovered the magic of connecting with an audience. Since then, she has come a long way, earning spots on the stages of some of Dublin’s most iconic venues, including Whelans, The Opium, Sin É, and The Grand Social.
There's so much to be said for just putting yourself out there. Whether there are 3 people or 30 people in a room listening, it's so important to just go for what you want. It's a really exciting thing to feel yourself growing as a writer or an artist, you have to do it for yourself.
Inspired by The Cranberries and The Cocteau Twins, her debut single “Smoking Room” tugs on the heart strings while making you sway. With electric guitars that transport listeners to a bittersweet landscape of memories and weave together humorous lyrics and a sweet, dynamic melody, this single marks a significant milestone in Lara’s artistic journey.
“It’s almost like an anti Valentines Day anthem for me” Lara shares, “I hope the listeners connect with the story and embrace making a holy show of themselves with me. That’s my goal!”
“Smoking Room” is available NOW on all major streaming platforms
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