Big Big Train has released “Counting Stars,” the third and final single from their 16th studio album ‘Woodcut,’ arriving February 6th, 2026 via InsideOutMusic. The progressive rock band, whose lineup draws together members from England, Scotland, Italy, the USA, Sweden, and Norway, delivers their first ever full-length conceptual piece with ‘Woodcut,’ a continuous narrative exploring creativity, sacrifice, and the thin line between inspiration and madness. The track was co-written by lead vocalist and producer Alberto Bravin and bassist Gregory Spawton. According to Spawton, “‘Counting Stars’ finds The Artist in a reflective mood as he seeks to find solace in the natural world. He remembers a scene from his childhood when he stood on top of a hill at dusk and watched the stars sparkling into life. This experience gave him a sense of wonder at how vast and magnificent everything is. As night falls, he heads out into the countryside to count the stars once more.” The song features what Spawton calls a spellbinding vocal performance from Bravin, an outstanding guitar solo from Rikard Sjoblom, and a brief lead vocal cameo that may surprise listeners.
Formed in Bournemouth in 1990, the award-winning band has built a reputation for musical depth and storytelling qualities across their extensive catalog, making ‘Woodcut’ a landmark release that pushes their narrative ambitions further than ever before. Spawton notes the band is “hugely proud of ‘Counting Stars,'” a track that captures the reflective essence of The Artist character while showcasing the technical prowess and emotional range that have defined Big Big Train’s progressive rock sound for over three decades.