Jay Som aka: Melina Duterte has returned with the opening track off their forthcoming album Belong, “Cards On The Table.” The track is the follow-up to “Float,” which features guest vocalists Jimmy Eat World’s Jim Adkins. “Cards On The Table” features Lexi Vega of Mini Trees on background vocals. The song is accompanied by a video directed by Sab Studio. Belong will arrive on October 10th via Polyvinyl Record Co and DSPs.

Duterte says of the song: “”Cards On The Table” is my favorite song on Belong! It’s about the shifting nature of friendships and how devastating conflict can be in platonic relationships when you feel misunderstood by each other. I think it’s a universal experience to navigate that type of dynamic. It feels like a never-ending cycle of people walking in and out of your life, but it ultimately leads to self discovery and growth.”

Duterte has spent the last few years cultivating her passion for production and audio engineering. This lead to producing credits on boygenius album the record, Lucy Dacus’ latest Forever Is A Feeling, and countless beloved indie records. She also joined boygenius as a touring band member, collaborated alongside the likes of Troye Sivan and beabadoobee with No Rome, contributed to the I Saw the TV Glow soundtrack, and more. Yes, Jay Som itself has been on a bit of a break; Duterte, however, has perhaps been busier than ever.

Jay Som 2025 Tour Dates

08/12 – Vancouver, BC @ Queen Elizabeth Theater # [SOLD OUT]
08/13 – Vancouver, BC @ Queen Elizabeth Theater #
08/16 – Berkeley, CA @ The Greek Theatre #
11/01 – Amsterdam, NE @ London Calling – Paradiso
11/03 – Berlin, Germany @ Kantine am Berghain
11/05 – Paris, France @ Pitchfork Paris – Le Trabendo
11/06 – Brussels, Belgium @ Botanique – Rotonde
11/08 – London, UK @ Pitchfork London – Earth Theatre
11/23 – Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey
12/02 – Austin, TX @ The Parish
12/03 – Dallas, TX @ Club Dada
12/05 – Atlanta, GA @ Aisle 5
12/08 – Washington, DC @ Atlantis
12/11 – New York, NY @ Warsaw
12/12 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Spirit Hall
12/13 – Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
12/14 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line

# w/ Lucy Dacus

Jay Som
Belong
Tracklisting
Polyvinyl Record CO

01. Cards On The Table
02. Float (feat. Jim Adkins)
03. What You Need
04. Appointments
05. Drop A
06. Past Lives (feat. Hayley Williams)
07. D.H.
08. Casino Stars
09. Meander/Sprouting Wings
10. A Million Reasons Why
11. Want It All

Pre-order Belong by Jay Som HERE