As someone with pretty eclectic music taste, I appreciate artists who take left turns. Boorloo/Perth-based singer-songwriter-producer Santa Fe has been making lo-fit surf rock since 2013, but he’s taken a new direction with his latest single “Undercut.” Featuring warm vocals from Caitie Jayde and Santa Fe on piano, drums, and guitar, it’s a fantastic indie pop number.
“’Undercut’ is about being around people who don’t allow you to reach your potential,” Santa Fe said. “It’s usually because you value different things, and I think you need to be around people who let your strengths shine through. More than anything, I find that positive emotional experiences inspire me to create my songs.”
Santa Fe recorded and produced “Undercut” in his home studio, with mixing by Jeremy Smith at Labsix, and mastering by Dan O’Connor at EncoderSound. This single lays the foundation for Santa Fe’s new music, so expect more direct, heart on sleeve songs from him in 2026.
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