Lisa Keane opens 2026 with “Another Goodbye,” a warm, soulful pop ballad produced and mixed by Sam Stevenson and mastered by Richard Dowling. The Dublin-based singer-songwriter’s first single of the year tackles one of the more quietly universal emotional experiences: the fear of opening up again after a long-term relationship has left its marks.
Keane is specific about where the song comes from. “I wrote ‘Another Goodbye’ after being in a long-term relationship and fearing that I would carry the hurt and fears of being let down into all of my future relationships,” she says. “It’s about trusting yourself and someone else to love again. The healing process for these sorts of things isn’t always linear, and even if you want to believe that you’ve moved on and closed that chapter of your life, it isn’t always that simple.”
The track blends classic pop ballad structure with richly textured production, with Keane’s expressive vocals carrying both vulnerability and warmth across the melody. It’s emotionally direct without being heavy-handed, and the production gives it room to breathe.
Keane began writing songs at 13 after enrolling in a teen music course focused on songwriting, recording, and performance. Influenced by Taylor Swift and Griff, she’s built a sound that has drawn radio support in Ireland from FM104, RTÉ Entertainment, and BBC, alongside attention from blogs and stations in the UK, US, and Australia. A debut EP is on the way later this year.
“Another Goodbye” is out now.