Brothers Arm “Starsearch”

Born in the cold winter, “Starsearch” dreams of the spring in the hand of a warm drink, gazing into the dancing flame. It’s simply magical the way Brothers Arm images the track. Every sound seems to represents an element in the nourishing psychedelic vision, taking a glimpse into the other side of the tunnel through a kaleidoscope. Hypnotic, energy splashing, sultry and spirited.

The song takes the best of dream pop and electronics while throwing them into a daring and sensuous indie-pop experience. The cosmo-drenched vision spirals into a sparse and introspective sound environment that hugs you tightly. “Starsearch” is rich in texture and space-filling. It simply transcend any experiences into its butterfly-fluttered, floral vision, where you can almost feel the humidity and warmth against your cheeks while listening to the sound of seeds popping from the ground, flowers blossoming, the rich fragrance fills your nostrils.

Brothers Arm’s electronic work is immersive and atmospheric with flamboyant imageries swirling and evolving. They are hypnotic and emotive yet the visual aspect of the music is strangely detailed. It softens the harsh reality and transcend the experience to another level, almost like a change of perspective.

“Till the sun came out.” The lyrics seems to capture the exact feeling the soundscapes are building towards. There’s a layer in the track that feels exactly like the ray of sunshine — it’s surreal, intangible, but you could feel the warmth, casting away the coldness. The vocal melts into the driven rhythm the track embraces, providing a fascinating and intricate sensation.

The way Brothers Arm balance obscurity and close-up details is truly special. “Starsearch” is so deliberately written that almost every listening experience would shed a new light on the track.