JAY SOM
ANNOUNCES A THOUSAND WORDS 7-INCH SINGLE FT. TWO B-SIDES FROM THE ANAK KO SESSIONS
U.S. TOUR DATES WITH SHARON VAN ETTEN + JULIEN BAKER, PLUS
TOURING AUSTRALIA (STARTS TODAY), JAPAN, UK + EUROPE
PLAYING GOV BALL, BOSTON CALLING + MORE SUMMER FESTIVALS
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Praise for Jay Som:
"Melina Duterte, who records as Jay Som, makes most of her music by herself in a home studio. Yet her songs are anything but spartan or simplistic; within three or four minutes, they repeatedly transform themselves, musically and emotionally." -
New York Times
"Wow, what an incredible record for [Jay Som.]...man, does she deliver...There's a lot of love and humility in these songs." - NPR Music's Robin Hilton
"Jay Som's voice intertwines with glassy Britpop guitars as she dreams about hopping on a motorcycle and leaving her erstwhile lover in the dust. When the momentum builds to a fierce drone in the song's final third, picture Duerte riding into the night, her hair whipping around her at a crisp 80 miles per hour as a triumphant fuzz-driven guitar solo echoes into a star-lit sky." - Pitchfork
"Few artists these days are so good at turning their private worlds into wide-open biospheres of pleasure and discovery...one of indie rock's most inventive young voices...The musical range is unsurprisingly wide, shifting from the swirling dreampop to dire guitar grind to smooth Seventies softness to Yo La Tengo-ish, country-tinged guitar pastorals to Nineties alt-rock." - Rolling Stone
"Duterte has once again come away with a diverse set of songs held together more by her own intangible presence than by stylistic similarities...Duterte continues to stand out among a legion of genre-flouting nostalgists. With just 12 notes and a lifetime of memories, she's assembled another mesmerizing self-portrait." - Stereogum (Album of the Week)
"Jay Som leans toward 1990s alt-rock influences, but her straightforward music and direct songwriting are entirely her own, mixing catharsis with focused contemplation." - Wall Street Journal
"...her sound contains multitudes - so "Tenderness" is another left turn for the shape-shifting artist. It's a smooth, disco-y tune made for the dance floor, with a chorus that gets at the literal heart of Duterte's expressive indie rock..." - The Fader
"While Duterte's knack for understated melody, as well as these songs' unhurried pace, will be immediately recognizable to her devout fans, her turn for a wider, more high-definition sound on Anak Ko is nothing less than a thrill." - Bandcamp (Album of the Day)
"...Anak Ko practically bursts from the speakers. Less amorphous than its predecessor, the album is Duterte's most immediate work." - KEXP
"The record and its seamless transitions from one heavily enticing, tender, and softly delivered track to the next paints a captivating and enthralling self-portrait...of an artist who's established herself as a masterful songwriter and musician...It's exciting to see what the next growth spurt could possibly bring." - Consequence of Sound (B+)
"Duterte showcases her ability to create songs with the illusion of space within a 35-minute record, drawing listeners in yet without overstaying her welcome. Anak Ko's songs shift from crisp pop to elongated strings and pedal steel, embracing beauty...much of what Duterte has accomplished on Anak Ko reflects the balancing act depicted in its album artwork: songs that weave together contributions from a range of players, carried by Duterte's singular vision." - Exclaim! (8/10)
"Anak Ko is a record from an artist whose artistic voice sounds polished and refined, and whose continued growth and greatness will be a joy to witness. " - Under The Radar (8.5/10)
"Sonically, this record is cohesive, a breezy midnight drive through a dream world embellished with twangy guitars and fortuitous percussion. Though each song sounds completely different, the record as a whole fits together, uniting musical elements throughout...This album is representative of continued growth, and there's no sign of stopping anytime soon." - Paste (8.10)
"On her breezy but formidable new album 'Anak Ko,' the multi-intrumentalist songwriter stripped down her sound and left room for collaborators. The result makes the contours of her vision crystal clear." - The Ringer
"Jay Som hits her stride with sophomore album Anak Ko" - W Magazine
"...effortlessly inventive..." - UPROXX
"...a lyricist capable of writing deeply relatable and intelligent songs, while also exploring the confines of indie pop, rock and bedroom-pop. Now, she returns with "Superbike", a follow-up that's loose and doesn't try to be anything it's not. It's a good sign of what's to come that Duterte is staying true to herself even after a successful debut. Stay tuned." - Esquire
"Her sound is clearer and brighter on the lead singles from her upcoming sophomore effort, Anak Ko..."Tenderness" turning the tinny pops of a drum machine into an enveloping R&B jam." - The A.V. Club
"With its seductive essence, ['Tenderness'] is just as tender as it names itself to be." - Vulture
"Jay Som is getting bigger and better. "Superbike" is a jangly escapist jam dripping in 90s vibes." - GQ
"The follow-up to bedroom pop artist Jay Som's 2017 dreamy debut is even better than you're expecting." - BUST
Jay Som - the project of Los Angeles-based producer, songwriter and musician Melina Duterte - released her triumphant sophomore album Anak Ko last year, and today she announces a 7-inch single. "A Thousand Words" b/w "Can't Sleep" are previously unreleased b-sides from the Anak Ko sessions, which earned praise from the likes of The New York Times, NPR Music, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and more, and made numerous 2019 year-end lists. Stream both tracks now HERE and pre-order the 7-inch, out May 1, HERE or HERE.
Duterte on the singles:
"A Thousand Words"
This song was made after a year of extensive touring plus a cancelled tour. I forced myself to make a sort of big and jovial song to bring me out of the funk I was in. I also wanted to remind myself that music can be fun! It was heavily inspired by Bruce Springsteen, Elliott Smith, Pavement and that song "Alright" by Supergrass.
"Can't Sleep"
"Can't Sleep" was made in August or September 2017 while I was living with my parents in between US tours, before I moved to LA. I think I had all my gear packed away somewhere that I couldn't access, so I used instruments left over in my childhood room: a broken acoustic guitar, chopsticks on a snare drum, a bad hi hat, and my trumpet. Everything was recorded through the laptop mic. I was pretty frustrated with the California heat and the fact that I couldn't record properly, so this sort of fever dream song was born.
Jay Som kicks off a massive international tour today, starting in Australia before heading to Japan, the UK, Europe, and finally returning stateside for some shows with Sharon Van Etten and Julien Baker. She is also slated to perform at some summer festivals, including Governor's Ball, Boston Calling, Virgin Festival, and more. See below to find a show near you and get your tickets HERE.
Anak Ko is out now via Polyvinyl (N.A), Pod/Inertia Music (AUS/NZ/Asia), and Lucky Number (ROW). Purchase, download and stream it to your heart's content HERE.
Tour Dates:
02/20 - Auckland, New Zealand @ Neck of the Woods
02/21 - Sydney, Australia @ Oxford Art Factory
02/22 - Brisbane, Australia @ The Foundry
02/23 - Melbourne, Australia @ NorthCote Social Club
02/25 - Osaka, Japan @ Shangri-La
02/26 - Tokyo, Japan @ Club Quattro
02/29 - 03/01 - Jakarta, Indonesia @ Java Jazz Festival
03/17 - Bristol, UK @ The Fleece #
03/18 - Brighton, UK @ Patterns #
03/19 - London, UK @ The Garage # [SOLD OUT]
03/21 - Manchester, UK @ YES #
03/22 - Nottingham, UK @ Bodega Social Club #
03/24 - Leeds, UK @ Brudenell Social Club #
03/25 - Glasgow, UK @ Stereo #
03/26 - Dublin, Ireland @ The Workman's Club #
03/28 - Liverpool, UK @ Leaf #
03/29 - Birmingham, UK @ The Sunflower Lounge #
03/31 - Brussels, Belgium @ Botanique (Witloof Bar)
04/01 - Paris, France @ Supersonic #
04/03 - Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Bitterzoet
04/05 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Bar Brooklyn
04/06 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ Ideal Bar
04/07 - Hamburg, Germany @ Molotow (Skybar) #
04/08 - Berlin, Germany @ Kantine am Berghain #
04/17 - Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live! $
04/18 - Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel $
04/19 - Charlotte, NC @ Neighborhood Theater
04/20 - Saxapahaw, NC @ Haw River Ballroom $
04/22 - Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium $%
04/24 - New Orleans, LA @ Civic Theatre $
04/26 - Austin, TX @ Stubb's $
04/28 - Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse $
05/09 - Cincinnati, OH @ The National Homecoming Festival
05/23 - Boston, MA @ Boston Calling
06/04 - Nelsonville, OH @ Nelsonville Music Festival
06/06 - New York, NY @ Governors Ball
06/07 - Los Angeles, CA @ Virgin Festival
# w/ Lazy Day
$ w/ Sharon Van Etten
% w/ Julien Baker
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