Star Returns with Soulful New Single ‘Blurry Eyes’
Following the breakout success of her debut single When You’re Around, emerging New Zealand artist Star returns with her second single, Blurry Eyes.
When You’re Around reached the Top 10 NZ Airplay chart, remaining there for 10 consecutive weeks, and helped kick off a huge first chapter for Star, including supporting Borderline across three New Zealand shows before joining the band on tour in the UK in August 2026.
Now, Blurry Eyes offers the next glimpse of where Star is heading.
Smooth, soulful and driven by a cool, effortless groove, Blurry Eyes captures the feeling of growing up while life seems to be moving faster than you can take it all in. “This song is about change, growing up, things moving so quickly that everything feels a bit like a blur,” says Star. “It captures the in-between feeling of being so excited for what’s ahead, but also feeling a little bit homesick for what used to be. It’s a reminder to slow down, have a look around where I am and enjoy every stage I’m at.”
The track was written by Star Knuiman and Josh Fountain.
“Blurry Eyes came out of Josh and I’s first session together, which was also the first time we’d met, so I think it’s pretty cool that we came out of that session with a song I’m so proud of,” says Star. “I really feel like I’m starting to find and develop my own sound, and it’s been so cool seeing that take shape through this process.”
For Star, the sessions with Josh have also marked the beginning of an exciting new creative partnership.
“Working with Josh has been the coolest experience. He is such an awesome person and an incredible writer, producer and musician. He’s created a really cool environment and is really fun to work with. I feel super lucky and excited to be able to work with him! I think we have a really cool thing going and very excited to see what’s next.”
Reflecting on everything that has happened since releasing her debut, Star says:
“The response to When You’re Around was so crazy! I feel so grateful for all the amazing opportunities that it has created, getting to meet so many amazing people, play some awesome gigs, and tick off so many cool experiences I have wanted to do for a long time! So much has happened in such a short amount of time, and I’m really looking forward to everything that’s ahead.”
The accompanying music video, directed by Miryam Jacobi, visually explores the song’s themes of change, growing up and the feeling of life moving faster than you can take it all in.
Photo Credit: Tom Grut
