New music from Bones in Butter

Coming out of the Serbian capital of Belgrade, Bones in Butter is a music project led by artist Milutin Krašević. Joined by a host of different players from the city’s alternative music scene, the line up features the likes of Luna Škopelja on vocals and samples, guitarist Todor Živković, Dejan Škopelja on bass, Fedja Franklin on drums and mixing courtesy of Srdjan Popov.

Formed in 2019, with the current group established at the start of the lockdowns, they take influence from a range of music from the 70s and 80s such as Lou Reed, the Stranglers, Wire, Magazine, Electric Light Orchestra, Wall of Voodoo, Tuxedomoon and Joy Division to create their own sound that pays respect to their idols from yesteryear while offering something new.

Releasing their debut album in 2020 with the record Love or Fear, they’ve since shared several singles that capture a retro rock sound that’s also firmly rooted in the present. Now they’re back and offer a new side to their sound by laying down their most pop style song to date with their new single titled “Down But Not Out”.

Making a bold departure from their more melancholic trademark sound, with “Down But Not Out” they offer an upbeat sound with an optimistic and triumphant message. Written about ordinary people who live and suffer in a world ruled by a corrupt and malicious elite, their new single spins a kaleidoscopic alternative pop sound full of quirky melodic leads, a bouncy rhythm and fiercely catchy vocal lines.

Recorded in Belgrade at the Hill River Studios, “Down But Not Out” is the latest captivating single from a band that demonstrate their versatility and spirited sense of adventure by sharing a completely new sonic offering.

Listen to Down But Not Out below