Jay Som has announced her first new album in six years. Her third album, Belong, will be released on October 10th via Polyvinyl. It’s the project of Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Melina Duterte, who has producing credits on the GRAMMY-winning boygenius album the record, Lucy Dacus’ latest Forever Is A Feeling, among others.

While Jay Som has always been a solo project for Duterte, her upcoming album finds her collaborating with outside musicians, writers and producers. The album features guest vocalists Hayley Williams (of Paramore), Jim Adkins (of Jimmy Eat World), and Lexi Vega (of Mini Trees). The album announcement included the song “Float (feat. Jim Adkins).” 

Duterte grew up with rock radio outside of San Francisco, memorizing the hits of early ’00s pop-punk and emo as a teen. You immediately hear the collision of it all in “Float (feat. Jim Adkins),” the first song Duterte wrote for Belong. She says, “This song is about desperately trying to hold on to past versions of yourself for self preservation. The fear of the unknown is so overwhelming that sometimes the best solution is to sit with it instead of fighting or running from it.” 

Adkins adds, “Melina is an absolute professional in all aspects of music creation. I am honored she had space in her vision for me to contribute. And it was a lot of fun to work on. Great song!”

Check out “Float (feat. Jim Adkins)” video HERE. 

Jay Som will support Lucy Dacus on tour from beginning July 25th in Philadelphia through August 16th in Berkley, CA. Find the tour dates HERE.