With “Big Fireworks,” Gee Whiz! waste no time getting to the point. The song kicks in fast and loud, full of fuzzed-out guitars and restless energy. It feels like the moment before something explodes — that split second where everyone looks at each other and knows the night is about to get out of hand. There’s excitement in it, but also a bit of danger.
The track runs just over two minutes, but it feels bigger than that. The guitars are sharp and slightly chaotic, layered with thick distortion that gives the whole thing a gritty shine. The bass drives hard underneath, keeping everything tight while the vocals lean into a slightly blown-out, almost reckless tone. It suits the mood. Nothing here is polished to perfection. It’s messy in the right way. There’s a strong sense of movement throughout the song. It feels like being in a car with your closest friends, windows down, no clear plan, just noise and adrenaline. Lines like “we’ll take off and get high” capture that urge to escape and chase something bigger than the moment. It taps into nostalgia without sounding soft. Instead, it’s loud, sweaty, and alive.
You can hear hints of Britpop and ‘90s alt-rock in the DNA, with small nods that feel like quiet tributes rather than copies. The influence of bands like Blur or Beck sits in the background, but Gee Whiz! keep their own identity front and center. There’s a playful spirit to it, almost cartoonish at times, but it never feels like a joke. “Big Fireworks” does exactly what the title promises. It bursts, it burns bright, and it leaves a ringing in your ears. If this is a preview of the upcoming album, it suggests a record built on instinct, friendship, and the kind of chaos that only works when everyone is fully in on it.
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