New York-based singer-songwriter sautereau recently released her newest single, “what if.” This optimistic track illustrates all the memorable moments that stick in our memory. From hitting it off with someone new to exploring your own city’s timeless treasures, “what if” sparks up that intriguing feeling of wanting more.
About the song: “What if” is about hitting it off with someone for the first time. It’s an ode to New York City, my first one, and its little wonders we often overlook. I wrote it reliving those precious moments that were still crisp in my mind. It started with an acoustic guitar groove in an apartment in Manhattan, and a story that felt exciting, moments I felt alive. Today it’s accompanied by a beat I hope you get lost in, the same way you lose track of time when you’re with someone special and wonder, what if?
Chloé Sautereau, known musically as sautereau, was born and raised in Geneva, Switzerland. Starting her musical journey early at the age of eight, she quickly adapted to playing guitar and writing songs, discovering an undeniable passion for music. Her career began in 2019 under the name Cee, where she released her debut EP, As I Keep on Dreaming, where two of the four tracks were playlisted on major Swiss radios. She released her first single, “Conversation Hearts,” under the name sautereau in 2021, providing a fresh perspective of her as an artist. Her bare-face pop sound blurs lines between everyday reality and dreams in our head, and she has a talent for using her own experiences and making them relatable for listeners. sautereau’s inspirations are various and widespread, crediting artists such as Finneas, Joni Mitchell, and Jessie Reyez.
sautereau’s songwriting and storytelling capabilities shine through effortlessly in “what if.” She reminds us to stop and think of the endless possibilities that a situation can bring and how they can impact our lives forever.
Be sure to check out sautereau on Instagram @iamsautereau to keep up with her musical journey ahead.
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