Big Blue Eyes shows a darker side on the cathartic break-up indie rock single, 'I Know'

Brisbane’s indie rock outfit, Big Blue Eyes returns with a brand new offering in ‘I Know’; a gripping and emotionally-charged single that marked a new direction for the project.

The new track finds Big Blue Eyes delving into darker, heavier territory, with a tense and driving sound that's both cathartic and haunting. Lyrically, ‘I Know' grapples with the painful reality of a breakup, capturing the anguish and desperation that can accompany the end of a relationship.

The project for songwriter/frontman Ryan Smart, Big Blue Eyes is driven by a passion for crafting songs that resonate deeply, bringing Ryan’s DIY recordings to life. His distinctive songwriting style is marked by nostalgic chord progressions, poignant lyrics, and emotive vocals that forge a powerful connection with listeners.

Don’t let the soft guitar pop intro fool you—with ‘I Know’, Big Blue Eyes lures you in gently before letting the darkness seep through. Within 50 seconds, the fuzz kicks in, heartbreak spills over, and you’re suddenly swimming in melancholic piano arpeggios and tremolo-laced distortion.

Ryan Smart leans into the gloomier corners of his psych-tinged indie rock toolkit here, trading sunshine for shadow. There’s vulnerability in every chord, every tone, and just when it all feels like it might collapse under its own weight, in comes a searing power-ballad lead break to tip the emotional scales. It’s catharsis you can crank.

The single showcases the project’s rockier songwriting, with crunching guitars, pounding drums, and edgier vocals that combine to create a sense of urgency and tension. The result is a song that's both anthemic and introspective, with a sense of emotional release that's hard to shake.

‘I Know’ is the latest chapter in Big Blue Eyes discography, following a string of singles released throughout 2024. The new track is a key component of the band's upcoming album, set to drop later this year.

‘I Know’ is available now on all streaming platforms.