Buttercup
Interview on Live and Local
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Hosted by KRTU intern: Keira Cahill
Buttercup presents Send More Yellow, a double album packed with dynamic new songs that reveal the full spectrum of the band’s creative fire. KRTU student intern Keira Cahill had the opportunity to interview founding member, Erik Sanden, to discuss the creative process behind making the album and the longevity of the band.
Listen to a playback of the interview HERE.
Buttercup is a life-affirming art-rock band from San Antonio with hundreds of original songs to its name — music NPR calls “jangly art rock for the left side of the brain.” Since 2004, the band has released ten records and a documentary film, all while cultivating a fervent following through their singular live performances, which blur the lines between concert, visual art, and performance installation. As Glasstire puts it: “It’s an ever widening circle of love really: Sanden sparks something passionate in a stylishly casual way, Reyes and odie contribute a generosity of spirit (not even talking about their musical skills) that honestly makes the band a force for good in the world.”