Interview with Butter

Fresh off the release of his latest single ‘Silence’ on STMPD RCRDS, rising producer Butter is stepping

confidently into the spotlight. Known for blending emotive melodies with heavy, club-ready drops, the

Danish artist has been quietly building momentum for years.

That journey, which began in a basement studio in Denmark, has steadily evolved into something much

bigger. Butter’s productions have not only sharpened in quality, but also started to catch the ears of some of the scene’s most established names. Support from DJs like Don Diablo, Showtek, and Fedde Le Grand has helped propel his music beyond the underground, signalling a growing confidence from industry

heavyweights in his potential.

‘Silence’ feels like a natural culmination of that rise. First discovered during one of STMPD’s A&R demo

sessions, where it immediately stood out to both the label and fans tuning in, the track quickly gained

traction thanks to overwhelming real-time support. What followed was a community-driven push from

discovery to official release, underlining both the strength of the record and the growing ecosystem around

emerging talent.

In this interview, we caught up with Butter to talk about the story behind ‘Silence’, the importance of that

early support from both fans and fellow DJs, and how he’s carving out his own lane in an increasingly

crowded electronic music landscape.

As we know, 'Silence' was discovered during a live A&R session. What was it like finding out your

track stood out in that moment? What was going through your head when you saw the live reaction?

"When I saw the live stream, I just thought my track would not be coming up because there were so many

demos and there are a lot of great tracks sent to STMPD every day. I was walking down the street after the

gym with my phone, and I saw they were playing my song, I was so shocked. And I saw that the chat really liked my song, it had incredible feedback. The last two years, I was working on Silence and trying to find my signature sound, and Silence turned out to be fresh, unique, and something new. And I'm really happy that I found my signature sound."

You touched a bit on the community side. How does it feel knowing the community played a direct

role in this release actually happening?

"I really appreciate all the support I get on social media because without the community, without everybody tagging and liking my videos and everything, maybe this wouldn’t have happened. So it's really, really good that we have the community to help a little bit and that they liked it. If they didn’t like my track, they wouldn’t have decided to move forward with the track. So I'm really thankful for the support from the community."

A lot of people in the chat said Silence felt very ‘STMPD’. What do you think defines that sound?

"I think the sound of STMPD is creative, like trying new things out, but also they have that euphoric,

emotional sound with something new. Testing out sounds and being unique. I really feel STMPD is the label

where you can be unique instead of following a trend. You can be yourself and they believe in you as an

artist."

Are there any artists on the label that inspired your sound?

"I met Julian Jordan here in Denmark, and he’s always been an inspiration for my bass house-ish sound.

Also, Martin Garrix has a big influence on my mindset and inspires me to be creative and everything. But I

would say, I really try to not combine myself with other artists because I'm really trying to be myself and

trying to create my own universe of sounds."

Was this your first time submitting to something like that, or have you been trying for a while?

"I have been submitting a lot of remixes. I was the winner of two remix competitions, but they unfortunately

didn’t get released. That was for Ryos and Breathe Carolina, and I think it was also for Blinders, which I

was a finalist for. I can’t remember it clearly. I have submitted to some of the remix competitions, a lot of

demos, and of course, to labels."

Was there a moment during the production of 'Silence' where the track really ‘clicked’ for you?

"When I tested it out on the stage, one year ago, I already felt okay, this track could be really, really cool. So I reached out to a vocalist named Raffie, and he’s the voice on the track now. We went back and forth, wrote some lyrics and tested out something. And now a year after that, we have the Silence vocal. I sent it to STMPD and we were in the live stream. After that, Joël and Steven gave some feedback for the track. I made the changes on the track and the rest is history."

Releasing on STMPD puts you alongside artists like Martin Garrix. Does that environment influence

how you approach your music?

"I take it as a really, really big compliment, and I also feel it's a standing point from their side to show me that my sound has unique quality, and the quality to be at the side of these artists and I'm really grateful for that. But of course, Martin Garrix is in the highest league and I can only hope that I will be there one day... I think all producers start at home in the basement and try to reach the goal. But, yeah, it’s really hard work."

Your sound has a distinct vibe. How would you describe your musical identity right now?

"I’d describe my music as... it’s hard... I guess I’m trying to combine some different genres, like psy trance,

with bass, with electronic house. Some of these kinds of things have had a really big influence on my

sound."

What direction are you excited to explore next?

"Of course, hopefully release a little bit more on STMPD RCRDS. But also, push so much music out and

give people what they want. They really like Silence and the style I made, so I will definitely try to put more out and make more of this kind of signature sound that I have, so people maybe want more."

Are you currently working on any follow-ups to Silence?

"Yeah, I’m working on a few tracks with a similar sound to Silence. And we’re currently waiting on feedback."

Are there any collaborations you’re hoping to make happen?

"Yeah, I think there’s a lot of potential collaborations. I’d love to collaborate with artists like Julian Jordan,

Brooks, etc., as I really connect with their sound. I also feel that my sound would complement theirs well,

creating a strong blend in our productions."

Where do you see yourself a year from now, musically?

"Hopefully, I’ll be able to play more shows so I can meet more people from the community who have helped me get to this point. I’d also love to give something back by playing my music for them, while continuing to release more tracks and grow as an artist."

Stream 'Butter' here