Jay Som Releases "Past Lives" Featuring Hayley Williams
Jay Som has unveiled the video for "Past Lives," her collaboration with Hayley Williams from Paramore, ahead of her performance at Pitchfork Festival London on Saturday, November 8th.
About the Track and Video
"Past Lives," a track from Jay Som’s first album in over six years, Belong, has quickly become a fan favorite. This slow-burning indie gem is now accompanied by an animated video directed by Daniel Topete, which vividly captures the song’s spiraling introspection.
Jay Som’s Journey and Collaborations
Since her 2019 album Anak Ko, Jay Som (Melina Duterte) has built an impressive indie music résumé, producing and engineering for artists such as boygenius, Lucy Dacus, Troye Sivan, and Beabadoobee. She also toured with boygenius, contributing guitar and vocals to their live performances.
Critical Reception of Belong
- The Observer described the album as “a reminder of why she’s one of the most quietly brilliant artists around.”
- DIY praised it as “assured, emotionally rich and full of depth.”
- The Guardian highlighted "Past Lives" as “the perfect soundtrack to getting introspective as the dark nights draw in.”
"Belong is about trying to find where I fit after stepping away for a while." – Melina Duterte
Through its 11 tracks, Jay Som explores this theme in depth, marking a confident return to her solo work after a long break.