Martin Leroux’s new single “Butterskies” balances heartbreak and acceptance with quiet grace. Rooted in a ’60s folk style, the track moves with fluttering classical guitar lines and a soft string section that feels both nostalgic and fresh. It’s the sound of someone gently closing a door while smiling at the memory on the other side.
Written originally for a stage production that never made it to the spotlight, “Butterskies” became something more personal for Leroux. His lyrics speak to the familiar ache of goodbye but also to the quiet comfort in having loved at all. There’s a calm warmth in the delivery — no dramatics, just honesty — and that makes it hit harder.
The Tokyo-raised artist, now based in Seoul, carries the influence of Joni Mitchell and James Taylor without imitation. Instead, he channels those inspirations into something sincere and specific. The string arrangement by Per Löfdahl gives the track a delicate lift, working in harmony with Leroux’s guitar rather than overpowering it.
“Butterskies” would fit naturally in a film with memory at its core, or a quiet narrative game that takes its time. It’s cinematic without needing to reach for it, grounded in emotion without spelling anything out too obviously.
Leroux’s ability to turn a personal moment into something universal gives the track its staying power. It’s a goodbye song, but not a bitter one. That mix of tenderness and hope feels earned.
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