Starbuck by Amar Sandhu, Dreamboydb

Starbuck is one of those rare Punjabi tracks that manages to feel both fresh and familiar the moment it begins. has a history of strong work, and the music on Starbuck is among the most memorable of it.

Every line Amar Sandhu, Dreamboydb sings feels considered, as though the performance was thought through long before recording began. The song is tied to a talented ensemble cast, whose presence gives Starbuck a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

2021 was a strong year for Punjabi music, and Starbuck was among the reasons why. Starbuck is the song for the end of a long day when you want music that understands something without being asked to explain it.

Running to 2:34, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Starbuck has earned its place in the catalogue of Punjabi music that genuinely matters. The listeners who found it early already knew.