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Jay Som

Jay Som is the stage name of Melina Duterte, an American Filipino-American , , and based in , . Known for her DIY bedroom pop roots and style characterized by intimate, swirling melodies and emotionally resonant production, Duterte has built a career blending solo artistry with high-profile collaborations. Duterte grew up outside , where she was influenced by early 2000s rock radio, , , and soundtracks from shows like The O.C., including artists such as and . She began recording as Jay Som in 2015, self-producing her debut album Turn Into (self-released, later reissued by Polyvinyl Records) in 2016 and follow-up Everybody Works (Polyvinyl Records) in 2017. Her third album, Anak Ko (2019), marked a shift to a fuller band sound and was released on and Polyvinyl Records, exploring themes of identity as a Filipino-American artist. After a period of burnout and a hiatus from solo releases, Duterte focused on production and session work during the early , self-teaching engineering skills and investing in studio equipment like a Neve console. She became a sought-after collaborator, serving as touring bassist for in 2023, contributing to their Grammy-winning The Record, and working with artists including , , , , and . In 2025, she returned with her fourth Belong on Polyvinyl Records, featuring guests like and , and reflecting on personal growth, nostalgia, and themes of belonging after turning 30.

Background

Early life

Melina Mae Cortez Duterte, known professionally as Jay Som, was born on March 25, 1994, in . She spent her early childhood partly in Pleasanton before her family relocated to Brentwood when she was five years old, where she was primarily raised in the suburban area. Duterte is the daughter of Filipino immigrants who arrived in the United States in their twenties, settling in the . Her parents' heritage deeply shaped her cultural identity, instilling traditions such as family sessions that reflected Filipino customs. As a first-generation , Duterte grew up navigating the dynamics of her immigrant family, including the emphasis on hard work and cultural preservation amid suburban life. This background fostered a strong sense of that later influenced her personal and artistic development, including an early interest in music within the home environment.

Musical beginnings

Melina Duterte, known professionally as Jay Som, began her musical journey in her early teens, initially focusing on the and guitar. At around age 12, she started playing these instruments, drawing from her Filipino where family karaoke sessions sparked an early interest in music. She received her first guitar, a nylon-string model, from her mother at age 8 and played for nine years in school jazz ensembles, wind bands, and orchestras, gaining some formal training through these programs. Largely self-taught, Duterte honed her skills through independent experimentation at home, teaching herself guitar via online video lessons and practicing recording techniques on a basic setup. By age 12, she was writing and capturing her own compositions in her bedroom using a , , and later a purchased from a local store, fostering a hands-on approach to music creation without formal instruction. This period of solitary practice allowed her to explore on a beginner kit and other accessible instruments, building confidence in multi-instrumentalism through . Initially, Duterte intended to pursue a formal education in jazz, planning to attend a conservatory to study trumpet performance, reflecting her disciplined background in school jazz bands. However, during high school, she pivoted toward independent songwriting and recording, finding greater fulfillment in crafting original pop and indie material on her own terms rather than adhering to structured jazz training. This shift solidified her early DIY ethos, rooted in the autonomy of home-based production, where she embraced self-reliance as a core principle of her creative process.

Career

2012–2016: Beginnings and debut

In 2012, Melina Duterte, then a teenager living in the area of , began her music career under the stage name Jay Som—a moniker derived from an online baby name generator translating to "victory moon" in . She self-recorded her initial tracks in a DIY fashion using basic equipment in her bedroom at her parents' house in Brentwood, handling all instrumentation, production, and mixing herself to capture an intimate, lo-fi aesthetic. Duterte's early output consisted of sporadic singles uploaded directly to , starting with "Finding What You're Looking For in the Closet" on August 15, 2012, followed by tracks like "forget about it kid" and "" in 2013. These demos showcased her evolving sound, blending fuzzy guitars and personal lyrics, and built a small but dedicated online following through sharing. By mid-2015, she released a self-titled EP on July 24 and the single "I Think You're Alright / Rush" on November 13, further honing her multi-instrumental approach in the same bedroom setup. The culmination of this period arrived with Turn Into, Duterte's debut full-length album, which compiled nine tracks—some finished and others more raw demos—written and recorded between March 2014 and October 2015 in her bedroom studio, dubbed "EMA Studios." Initially uploaded to Bandcamp in late 2015 as an untitled collection that quickly gained traction among listeners, it received a limited cassette release through Topshelf Records before a wider vinyl and digital rollout on July 22, 2016, via Polyvinyl Record Co. The album's DIY ethos, with Duterte performing every role from drums to vocals, marked her emergence as a self-sufficient artist in the bedroom pop scene.

2017–2019: Major albums

In 2017, Jay Som released her second full-length album Everybody Works on March 10 through Polyvinyl Record Co. and Double Denim Records. The album marked a significant evolution in production, transitioning from the lo-fi aesthetics of her earlier bedroom recordings to a more polished, home-orchestrated sound achieved through self-production and mixing during a three-week period of isolation. Themes in Everybody Works explored personal anxieties, artistic ambition, identity, and finding motivation and peace amid emotional challenges, often woven into evocative, autobiographical lyrics across indie rock, punk, folk, and alt-funk elements. Building on this momentum, Jay Som issued her follow-up album Anak Ko on August 23, 2019, via Polyvinyl Record Co. and Lucky Number. The title, drawn from Tagalog, translates to "my child" and reflects an endearing familial sentiment inspired by messages from the artist's mother. During this period, Jay Som gained visibility through early tours, including opening slots for Paramore on select dates of their 2018 After Laughter Tour and for Mitski on her 2019 Be the Cowboy Tour. Everybody Works also earned recognition, appearing on several 2017 year-end best albums lists from outlets like Paste Magazine and Entertainment Weekly.

2020–present: Collaborations and recent work

In 2020, Melina Duterte, performing as Jay Som, formed the collaborative project Routine alongside Chastity Belt's Annie Truscott, releasing the debut EP And Other Things on November 20 via and Friends Of. The five-track collection, recorded in Joshua Tree, explored introspective themes of uncertainty and connection during , blending lush with Truscott's vocals and Duterte's multi-instrumental production. The following year, Duterte partnered with Palehound's Ellen Kempner under the moniker for the album Doomin' Sun, issued on May 28, 2021, through Polyvinyl Records. This 10-song effort delved into personal struggles like and isolation, showcasing the duo's harmonious songwriting and Duterte's textured guitar work, which critics praised for its emotional depth and restraint. By 2023, Duterte expanded her role in the indie scene as the touring bassist for during their support run for the album The Record, contributing to high-profile performances across and contributing backing vocals and instrumentation on the record itself. That same year, she produced, engineered, mixed, and performed on Farren's Doom Singer, released August 4 via Polyvinyl, infusing the power-pop tracks with her signature DIY polish and dynamic arrangements. On July 9, 2025, Duterte announced Belong, her first Jay Som studio album in six years, featuring guest appearances from Paramore's on "Past Lives" and Jimmy Eat World's on "Float," alongside Mini Trees and Soft Glas. The record, released October 10 via Polyvinyl and Lucky Number Music, marked a return to collaborative songcraft while retaining her self-produced ethos. Supporting the album, Duterte launched a headlining tour in late 2025, spanning and , with stops at venues like Los Angeles' and London's Festival, following earlier 2025 dates opening for .

Artistry

Musical style

Jay Som's music is classified as DIY bedroom pop, characterized by its lo-fi aesthetic and intimate, home-recorded charm. This style draws from traditions, featuring hazy, swirling textures and indie-rock humility that create shy yet sparkling sonic landscapes. Duterte, the artist behind Jay Som, has described her work as "headphone music," emphasizing its suitability for personal, immersive listening experiences. The sound often unfolds through delicate layers of synths, guitars, and vocals that evoke emotional resonance without overwhelming volume. Over time, Jay Som's production has evolved from raw, lo-fi home recordings—such as those on her early release Turn Into—to more polished, arrangements that retain an intimate core. This progression is evident in later works, where refined engineering enhances the depth of soundscapes while preserving the DIY ethos. As a self-taught and producer, Duterte handles key elements like guitar, drums, and mixing, often playing and recording all parts herself in the initial stages of her projects. Her approach yields textured, layered compositions that balance vulnerability with sonic clarity.

Influences

Jay Som's music reflects a blend of influences from , and artists who emphasize emotional vulnerability and innovative production. Melina Duterte has cited Tame Impala's complex, psychedelic arrangements and Yo La Tengo's sparse simplicity as key inspirations for the layered sound of her debut album Everybody Works. She has also drawn from Carly Rae Jepsen's glossy, heartfelt pop structures, incorporating melodic hooks that elevate her indie sensibilities. Additionally, Phil Elverum's raw, introspective songwriting from projects like has informed her approach to personal catharsis, while Alanis Morissette's intense emotional delivery has shaped her lyrical candor and dynamic range. Duterte's Filipino heritage profoundly impacts her thematic explorations, particularly around and , as seen in Anak Ko (2019), whose title translates to "my child" in and draws from phrases her immigrant parents used, weaving cultural roots into songs about self-discovery and belonging. Critics have lauded Jay Som's DIY ethos—rooted in her self-recorded early works—and the emotional depth that permeates her catalog, from the intimate confessions of Everybody Works to the reflective maturity of later releases. The 2017 album Everybody Works earned spots on prominent year-end lists, including #26 on Pitchfork's Best Albums of 2017, #29 on Rolling Stone's Best Albums of 2017, and NPR's Best Songs of 2017 for "The Bus Song." By 2025, acclaim persisted for her unfiltered vulnerability and production ingenuity, with Belong hailed for its emotionally rich, intimate sound that balances energy with personal introspection.

Discography

Studio albums

Jay Som's debut studio album, Turn Into, was released on November 18, 2016, through Polyvinyl Records. The record, entirely written and performed by Melina Duterte, delves into personal introspection, grappling with themes of fear, anxiety, and emotional vulnerability through dreamy, lo-fi pop arrangements. Her second album, Everybody Works, arrived on March 10, 2017, via Double Denim Records and Polyvinyl Record Co. It examines themes of labor and personal growth, reflecting on the grind of day jobs, sacrifices for artistic pursuits, and the transition from youth to adulthood amid unfulfilling relationships and depression. Anak Ko, meaning "my child" in , was released on August 23, 2019, by . The album explores Filipino heritage, family bonds, and intimate relationships, blending , , and emotional tenderness in its hazy sound. Jay Som's latest studio album, Belong, came out on October 10, 2025, through . Addressing themes of belonging, self-doubt, and self-definition, it marks her first collaborations, featuring on "Past Lives" and on "Float," while shifting toward a more communal and reflective style.

Other releases

In addition to her studio albums, Jay Som has released several EPs, both solo and collaborative, as well as standalone singles and contributed to other artists' projects. Her first notable EP, Nothing's Changed, was a collaborative effort with Justus Proffit released in 2018 via Polyvinyl Record Company, featuring intimate tracks that blended their styles. Jay Som has also ventured into duo projects for additional EPs. In 2020, under the moniker Routine with Chastity Belt's Annie Truscott, she released And Other Things via Friends Of / , a five-track EP exploring dreamy, introspective soundscapes written and recorded amid the early pandemic. The following year, 2021, saw the release of Doomin' Sun with Palehound's Ellen Kempner as , a full-length collaborative album via that captured their friendship through energetic, '90s-inspired rock songs recorded in . As a lead artist, Jay Som has issued numerous singles outside full-length albums, beginning with early self-released tracks like "A Breeze" (2013) and "forget about it kid" (2014) via , which highlighted her DIY bedroom pop roots. Later non-album singles include "I Think You're Alright / Rush" (2016, ) and "The Bus Song" split with (2018, Polyvinyl Record Company). More recently, key promotional singles from her 2025 album Belong include "Float" featuring Jimmy Eat World's (July 9, 2025, Polyvinyl Record Co.), an upbeat alt-rock track with influences, accompanied by an official directed by Daniel Topete. Other singles from the same cycle, such as "A Million Reasons Why" (July 9, 2025), "Cards On The Table" featuring Mini Trees (August 12, 2025), and "Past Lives" featuring (October 7, 2025), were also released with videos emphasizing nostalgic visuals. Jay Som has made notable guest appearances and production contributions. She provided featured vocals on Meyru's "The Late Show" (2024, Coup D'Etat Music), a hazy track from the single of the same name. In production, Melina Duterte (Jay Som) engineered and mixed Chris Farren's Doom Singer (, 2023, Polyvinyl Records), infusing it with polished power-pop elements while performing on several tracks. She also contributed engineering credits to ' The Record (2023, ), which won the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album, among others, in 2024.

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