Photography by Jared Hinz
A few things come to mind when you think of the word “buttered”.
Yellow, silky, smooth, soft.
These descriptors perfectly capture the look and sound of Gold Coast duo Scott Dalton and Jackson James Smith, whose blonde locks seem to match the buttery smoothness of their music.
Buttered is more than just a band, it's a sonic experience that washes over you like a warm, velvety embrace. With every note, you're transported to another world, where the smooth, soulful sounds of Scott Dalton and Jackson James Smith intertwine to create a musical harmony that's simply beautiful.
Buttered formed in late 2019 and has already made a substantial impact on the Australian music scene, racking up over 1.5 million streams across their catalogue and garnering support from broadcasters and media outlets throughout the country. The duo's longevity is further evidenced by their Breakout Artist of the Year win at the Gold Coast Music Awards in 2022, which was the culmination of a string of successful tours, including performances at major Queensland festivals like Hidden Lanes, Valley Fiesta, Mojave Haze, Homecoming Festival, Springtime Festival, Caloundra Music Festival and Bluesfest 2022 & 2023
Praise for Buttered
“Like if Matt Corby played Soul Train. This is so smooth.”
Triple J, Dave Ruby Howe
“Gold coast ya reckon... you been taking trips down south to rainbow valley to pick some flowers? this is smelling real nice guys, ya can't deny the soulful warmth and the vocals.”
Triple J, Declan Byrne
“The lovechild of Matt Corby, D’angelo and Parcels, local boys Scott Dalton and Jackson Smith are creating a beautiful breed of alternative/indie with a velvety soft centre.”
AAA Backstage
“Got that Frank Ocean emotion and soul to it. I'm here for it.”
Triple J, Celline Narinli
“Matt Corby fans please assemble around this soft centered record. Butter might be a reference to your golden locks but it's a pretty fair description of this record too.”
Triple J, Tommy Faith
“A top notch soul tinged coastal jam. Pumped to hear more Buttered!”
Triple J, Steph Hughes
“Asked myself "would it be cringe of me to say that the effect of listening to this newie was having your troubles melt away like butter?" Eh, it don't matter anyway. Such a blissful one from this duo.”
Triple J, Dave Ruby Howe