The song is from their upcoming Then There Were Sparks EP
Grammy Award-winning duo A Great Big World is kicking off 2025 with the release of their highly anticipated new single, “Then There Were Sparks,” available now across all streaming platforms. The single beautifully showcases the group’s signature, melody-driven songwriting, while delving into themes of rediscovery and fresh beginnings. With its anthemic chorus, the song invites listeners on an emotionally charged journey of reflection, igniting a sense of hope and renewal that only A Great Big World can evoke. This release marks the duo’s first new music since their critically acclaimed 2022 album Particles.
“‘Then There Were Sparks’ is a really personal song for me! Over the last few years, I had found myself gradually singing and performing less. And as time passed, I just became more and more afraid of it,” reflects Ian Axel. “I kept making excuses for myself, and I felt like I was losing my ability to dream. I knew there was still this fire, or this spark within me that I had been ignoring, and it needed nurturing. So for me, this song is about re-discovering myself as an artist, and the magic that comes when you tap into your heart to create something new.”
Following the highly anticipated release of “Then There Were Sparks,” the band will unveil a new EP of the same name on February 21st. This five-track collection will include the title song, a second powerful new track titled “Go On,” and three reimagined versions of their iconic hit “Say Something.” Two of these reimagined renditions were released last October in celebration of the song’s tenth anniversary, offering fresh takes on a timeless classic. On February 27th, A Great Big World will embark on an intimate four-date mini-tour, performing at City Winery’s across the Northeast. The tour kicks off in Boston, followed by stops in Philadelphia on February 28th, Washington D.C. on March 1st, and wraps up in New York on March 3rd.
