Cali Santo

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Cali Santo is the captivating solo project of of singer-songwriter Ben Bishop. From his boho home studio nestled in the rolling South Down hills, Ben has developed a deftness for fusing heartfelt lyricism with celestial arrangements.

Future Fear, his first fully fledged release as Cali Santo, is a mindful meander through adolescence, refracting tropes of classic rock and Americana, effortlessly transporting you from lush filmic soundscape of California to fireside intimacy from one moment to the next.

Ben’s second EP, Holy Pines, displays a more stripped back playful edge and is an excellent example of his sonic range. Welcome musical references include Nick Mulvey, Neil Young, Midlake, Blizten Trapper, Villagers, Big Thief and Memorial (who he often tours with as their guitarist), with the expansive sonics of War on Drugs & S Carey. He recently put the finishing touches to his debut album, co-produced with Tim Bidwell (Lucy Rose, Memorial, Kate Walsh, Fink), which is slated for release in spring 2026.