Kira Lise Channels Anxiety into Her Most Transparent Single Yet “Ignorance is bliss”

Indie alternative artist Kira Lise releases her first track of 2026, “Ignorance Is Bliss,” out today. Written during a period of intense anxiety, the song emerged as a raw cry for help, evolving into one of Kira’s most powerful releases to date. The track recently won a major music competition in partnership with iHeartRadio and TikTok LIVE, highlighting its growing impact. impact. 

LISTEN TO “IGNORANCE IS BLISS” HERE.

“Whenever I have a moment to connect with my emotions, great art happens — like this song,” says Kira. “’Ignorance Is Bliss’ is full of bold instrumental moments, inspired by artists like Radiohead, Billie Eilish, and other alternative musicians. EMÆL adds his unique touch as a cellist, and Dan Adams’ violin elevated the track even further, giving it depth and richness.”

The song showcases Kira’s striking vocal range and layered production. While not fully mainstream, it perfectly captures the sound and vision she wants to create moving forward.

Kira has built a global following through live-streaming originals and covers on TikTok LIVE, becoming one of the platform’s top creators. She was recently nominated for Live Creator of the Year at the inaugural TikTok Awards, served as a TikTok LIVE guest speaker at VidCon 2024, and performed at the Reeperbahn Festival in Germany with TikTok LIVE. She is also an endorsed artist for Shure Microphones at NAMM 2026 and has been featured across TikTok LIVE’s Instagram and TikTok channels as one of the platform’s faces.

Her online traction led to signing her first record deal with 3686 Records, and to date, she has earned over 6.3 million likes on TikTok, more than 731K followers across platforms, and over 1 million streams. The Orange County native continues to make her mark on the indie alt scene, and with its emotional depth, bold instrumentation, and Kira’s signature vocal storytelling, “Ignorance Is Bliss” stands as a defining single for 2026.