Butchie "Alabaster"

Sounds from USA

31/07/2026 |

Butchie’s "Alabaster" is a captivating 3’29” journey into 80s post-punk and synthpop territory, seamlessly blending subtle, dark electronic textures with playful, spacey effects and bittersweet melodies. Crafted by Matthew Waldman—an artist, poet, and educator whose work is deeply informed by queer perspectives and a life split between New York City and Tokyo—the track serves as a sonic metamorphosis. Inspired by a fleeting, marble-like encounter with a mysterious, aloof boy in NYC clubs during Waldman’s youth, "Alabaster" translates that nostalgic, unresolved tension into a hypnotic fusion of electro, disco, and psychedelic indietronica. The somewhat robotic yet deeply emotive delivery glides over shimmering, retro-futuristic synths, exploring the delicate intersection of physical memory and metaphysical longing. It is a beautifully introspective and atmospheric piece that captures the haunting elegance of the past, making it a standout for fans of sophisticated, narrative-driven electronic pop.