Celestial vocals traverse refined and rhythmic grunge as indie-alternative band Star Arcana release latest track ‘The Now’. Featuring their signature washed-out vocals, the 5-piece band from Albany, WA promote a message of meditative presence.
“Lyrically, “The Now” denotes the importance of experiencing life in the present moment, and explores the frustration that comes from watching loved ones, as well as oneself, struggle to maintain this spiritualistic state. In conjunction with the somewhat aggressive tone sonically, the song serves as a sort of letter to the listener, reminding them that there is always mental clarity in the Now.” Star Arcana
Star Arcana are true musicians who push the bounds of their creativity. Their last single, ‘Close to You’ explored post-modernist song-writing with a driving beat. Whereas this latest single ‘The Now’ explores the use of space in the rhythm, a new concept for the band all while blending influences from iconic front-runners Silver Chair, Smashing Pumpkins and Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
‘The Now’ is an extremely well-considered curation for Star Arcana. Sonically, they have stripped back and refined the rhythm, leaving palpable space that cathartically ebbs and flows. The result, pure emotive rock that is a sensational meditative listening experience “You don’t understand the way I feel / My mind is open / Forever in pursuit of something real / Craving connection”
With the core of the song’s character born out of the opening Red Hot Chili Peppers-sounding drum beat, the result is simultaneously tugging at a nostalgic memory but repackaged in a fresh auditory exploration. Listeners will further be transported into a world of 90s grunge-tinged rock as a screeching, power-packed Smashing Pumpkins-est guitar solo closes out the song.
Recorded at Sumo Sound Studios in Western Australia, ‘The Now’ welcomes the creative influences from an array of musicians. Produced and Mixed by Tristan Sturmer (Sparrow, Pretty Ugly’s), engineered by Fraser Cringle and Mastered by George Georgiadis, the result is a track that is balanced, well-considered and cuts right to the core.
Star Arcana will be playing two shows to kick-off what is to be an exciting year ahead for the band.
“We’ll be launching the single on Feb 4th at one of our favourite Perth venues, Indian Ocean Hotel Scarborough, along with our good mates in Ursula, Residents’ Club and The Deenys. We’ll also be heading out to Margaret River to play The River on Feb 12th as part of the ‘Life on Margs Festival’ alongside Pretty Uglys, Humble Armada, Late 90s and Paint. Come on down and scoot ya boots!” Star Arcana
STAR ARCANA ‘THE NOW’ SINGLE LAUNCH
Friday, 4th February, Indian Ocean Hotel, Scarborough
with Ursula, Residents’ Club and The Deenys
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Saturday, 12th February, The River, as part of ‘Life on Margs’ Fest, Margaret River
with Pretty Uglys, Humble Armada, Late 90s and Paint
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