Pink Butter Deliver Raw, Soulful Debut EP Can We Go Back
Listen to the debut EP ‘Can We Go Back’ from Swedish collective Pink Butter
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.
Introducing, Pink Butter
Listen to the debut single ‘Can We Go Back’ feat. T3 of Slum Village now
We’re extremely excited to welcome Pink Butter to the DeepMatter family — a Swedish collective of four musicians: guitarist Oskar Bettinsoli, keyboardist Björn Lehnert, bassist Malte Bergman, and drummer John Bjurström. Today, we introduce you to them with their debut single, ‘Can We Go Back’, ft T3 of Slum Village.
Lifted from their forthcoming debut EP ‘Can We Go Back’ — the track is deeply influenced by J Dilla and the raw, transportive sound of ’90s hip-hop, and features legendary rapper T-3 (from Slum Village). His signature flow weaves seamlessly through Pink Butter’s improvisational magic, making this track a celebration of both classic hip-hop and live musicianship. Questioning the current state of the world, the track reflects on the feeling of being stuck at a dark station, uncertain whether better days lie ahead or behind. The single’s ethos encourages focusing on the present and cherishing what’s good.
Set to release their debut EP ‘Can We Go Back’ on 1st August 2025, via DeepMatter— the EP features collaborations with groundbreaking artists such as T3 of Slum Village and Jermaine Holmes (D'Angelo), it weaves together a collage of each member’s musical history, blending their individual influences into a bold collective vision. Their music is a testament to the idea that the power of spontaneous, live creation is timeless, whether in a jazz jam session or a contemporary hip-hop track.
They expand: “We made our songs by simply playing together live in the studio, giving as much of ourselves as possible to the music,” the band explains. “In an age where digital perfection is easy to achieve, we chose to embrace the human side of music. It’s about capturing the raw energy of the moment—just like the jazz records we love—but infused with the modern collaboration and vibe of today’s hip-hop and soul. It’s a balance between the timelessness of improvisation and the innovation of contemporary music.”