"Past Lives" by Jay Som ft: Hayley Williams - Northern Transmissions

"Past Lives" by Jay Som featuring Hayley Williams – Northern Transmissions

Jay Som is the musical project of Melina Duterte, a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer. She is set to release her new album Belong on November 7. Ahead of this, Jay Som released the track "Past Lives" featuring Hayley Williams from Paramore.

The collaboration began in Nashville, where Duterte, Williams, and Steph Marziano worked on the song together. Williams’ gentle harmonies on the sweeping "Past Lives" enhance the track’s melancholic mood, capturing the feeling of drifting through emotional lows and fleeting moments of momentum.

The song stands out with its intense midsection, which feels like an internal struggle played out through music.

“It’s a dream come true to have Hayley sing on my first feature on an album before the recording of ‘Float,’ I still can’t believe it happened,” Duterte said about the collaboration.
“She’s one of the kindest artists out there and she graciously accepts and uplifts the people around her. We’re all so lucky to witness her talent and live on the same timeline as her.”

Belong also features contributions from Joao Gonzalez (Soft Glas), Mal Hauser (Mk.gee, Illuminati Hotties), Steph Marziano (producer for Vundabar, Hot Wax, Sir Chloe), and Kyle Pulley. For the first time, Jay Som has included guest vocalists on the album.

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Belong marks a significant evolution in Jay Som’s sound, highlighted by powerful collaborations that bring depth and new textures to her music.

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