The Bartells have just premiered their new video, dropping on June 30th, for the track titled ‘Starlight’, right here on Jammerzine for that official First Look.
A tribute to those who inspire us, even after they’re gone in body but never in spirit, ‘Starlight’ is an anthem for those of us still here and a tip of the glass for those who are not. And, what a way to bang in a tribute. Anthemic and upbeat, ‘Starlight’ is a celebration set to music with a longing that all of us feel at some point in our lives.
Set simply to encompass the music and feel it through, the video pushes the meaning while showcasing the way of the band in who they are and how they feel. Happy to be and happier to be with the ones they love, The Bartells add a happy chapter of remembrance and reverence to a music full of relevance.
Check out our other features with The Bartells HERE.
About The Bartells & ‘Starlight’
Hailing from the UK, The Bartells are a five-piece indie rock dynamo celebrated for their infectious energy and catchy rhythms. Their debut album, Piece by Piece, released in 2024, quickly established them as a standout act, resonating with listeners far beyond their hometown.
STARLIGHT EP. In 2025, they unleashed the Starlight EP, a collection they proudly call some of their best work to date. Bursting with energetic melodies and powerful lyrics, this EP captures the essence of their creative spirit —like the first light of dawn, it distills the purest and most inspired moments of their musical journey.
Starlight is a tribute to a dear school friend of our bassist, The Dazzler, who left us too soon. It looks back on early mornings, shared headphones, and a mutual love for The Jam—echoes of which live on in Dazzler’s lyrics. He was magnetic: warm, vibrant, unforgettable. We still catch ourselves looking for him in the crowd.
The song began with a riff and melody from Oz. He and Alfie shaped it into something raw and real. True to Bartell’s form, it kept evolving right up to the final take at the iconic Rockfield Studios. Jonny added harmonies and electric rhythm, while Rob locked in the beat that pulled it all together. That’s when Starlight truly came alive.
Starlight – Acoustic Version, a stripped-back take on Starlight that softens the edges while keeping the heart, mellow, intimate, and glowing with emotion.
The Right Way – Acoustic Version: raw, heartfelt live version recorded at Radio Alty in 2024. Stripped back and full of soul.
LINKS:
https://www.facebook.com/thebartells
https://twitter.com/bartellsband
https://www.instagram.com/thebartellsuk/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5CRjxhn5xuwKnCjzqsAdeg/about
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1i6rAeAyMLEG46PlxlaPC1
https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/the-bartells/1450289282
https://thebartells.bandcamp.com/
