Songwriter, drummer, and producer Shane Sato proudly announces the release of “Surfliner,” the third single from his forthcoming album Wavelength. The track, featuring critically acclaimed saxophonist Braxton Cook, arrives February 20, 2026 via Mixto Records and will be available on all streaming platforms.
Blending neo-soul textures with jazz-inflected sophistication, “Surfliner” draws inspiration from the iconic Amtrak route that winds along the Southern California coastline. Written and produced by Sato, the single captures the atmosphere and understated elegance of coastal rail travel, where ocean meets sand in a seamless horizon of motion and light.
At its core, “Surfliner” evokes the quiet luxury of gazing out a train window on a warm summer afternoon. Cook’s warm, breathy saxophone carries both the primary melody and an expressive solo, while his nuanced piano performance deepens the song’s emotional resonance. Soft ambient pads and a groovy yet restrained beat create a gentle forward momentum, mirroring the rhythmic sway of a train gliding along the shore. The arrangement feels spacious yet intimate—an immersive soundscape that invites listeners to slow down and savor the journey.
The track channels a timeless, almost old-world elegance associated with the Surfliner experience: sweeping coastal views, ocean spray lingering in the air, a drink in hand, and the peaceful cadence of travel uninterrupted by urgency. In Sato’s hands, the train becomes more than transportation—it becomes metaphor, a moving meditation on presence and perspective.
“Surfliner” marks the third single in the rollout of Wavelength, Sato’s highly anticipated new album slated for full release in Spring 2026. The project serves as an ode to collaboration, love, and the calming, connective flow of water. With a vibrant palette of warm tones and genre-spanning influences—from jazz to indie to soul—the album highlights a dynamic lineup of collaborators and close creative partners. The single follows the momentum of “Never Let You Go” featuring Oli-J, further building anticipation for the complete collection.
A Japanese-American artist raised in Southern California and now based in Los Angeles, Shane Sato launched his solo project last year with the breakthrough album Until We Meet Again. The release, alongside a series of thoughtful collaborations, earned critical acclaim and surpassed one million streams, establishing Sato as a distinctive voice in contemporary jazz and soul-inflected production.
With “Surfliner,” Sato continues to refine his signature sound—lush yet minimal, nostalgic yet forward-looking—inviting listeners to step aboard for a journey defined not by destination, but by feeling. As Wavelength approaches, the single offers a glimpse into a record shaped by connection, color, and the steady, soothing rhythm of creative flow.
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