Pink Butter Deliver Raw, Soulful Debut EP Can We Go Back
Swedish outfit Pink Butter make a powerful first statement with their debut EP Can We Go Back, out now via DeepMatter Records. Rooted in live performance and spontaneous creativity, the four-piece collective blends the timeless feel of jazz improvisation with the grit and soul of contemporary hip-hop and R&B.
Consisting of Oskar Bettinsoli (guitar), Björn Lehnert (keys), Malte Bergman (bass), and John Bjurström (drums), Pink Butter made this record the old-school way: jamming live in the studio, capturing real energy and real moments. Their debut EP is a warm, groove-heavy reflection on uncertainty, presence, and connection — both musically and emotionally.
The project opens with ‘Made For Me’, a neo-soul slow jam featuring Jermaine Holmes, best known for his role in D’Angelo’s live band. His vocals drift over lush guitar textures and rich harmony, setting the tone for what’s to come.
Title track ‘Can We Go Back’ brings in T3 of Slum Village, whose unmistakable flow glides over dusty drums and dreamy keys — a seamless meeting of Dilla-inspired hip-hop and organic musicianship. ‘Alright’ features Joanné Nugas, whose tender delivery and lyrical message of hope shine through Pink Butter’s laid-back instrumental. A soft piano line and languid bass give the song space to breathe — the kind of tune made for late-night reflection. ‘U’, a standout collaboration with Venus Anon and Jermaine Holmes. It’s a bass-heavy, soul-infused cut with emotionally raw vocals, expressive harmonies, and deep groove — a love song that feels as vulnerable as it is powerful.
Across all tracks, Can We Go Back showcases Pink Butter’s ability to bridge eras and genres: classic yet modern, structured yet free. It’s a bold debut from a band rooted in live energy and collaborative spirit — music made by real people, in real time, for real connection.
