a widescreen rush of deceit, desire, and neon heartbreak

lying eyes opens like a flare in the dark. noah bates steps straight into the spotlight with a track that shimmers, tightens, and finally erupts, carrying all the drama of an 80s arena anthem. it feels like a late night confrontation set against bright lights and cold air, the moment you realise the truth you have been avoiding.

based in brisbane, bates pulls from a palette shaped by inxs, bruce springsteen, the 1975, and icehouse, blending nostalgia with a fresh pop rock urgency. the guitars shimmer with stadium sheen, the percussion pulses with cinematic haze, and his vocal cuts right through, steady and aching. he has always been a builder of widescreen indie pop but here the edges feel sharper, the tension clearer, as if the whole song is wired with exposed emotion. his self produced style gives everything a raw yet polished weight, a perfect match for the story at its core.

he releases this as a new single, a soaring alt pop moment about deceit lingering in a fractured relationship. lying eyes hits like a realisation you cannot unhear, glowing with heartbreak and adrenaline. it is big, brave, and beautifully wounded.

thank u for making this noah bates ⭐