Jay Som Drops New Track “What You Need”

Six years since her last album, Jay Som is back—and she hasn’t missed a beat. Her new single “What You Need” is the kind of track that worms its way into your head instantly, equal parts dreamy indie pop and bittersweet confession.

Written with Joao Gonzalez (Soft Glas), the song feels like walking a tightrope between infatuation and irritation, where love and annoyance blur together. Bright guitars twist through fuzzy synths and drums, giving it a springy yet melancholic vibe that makes you want to hit repeat.

“What You Need” is just a glimpse of the world Duterte has built on her new album Belong. Out October 10 via Polyvinyl, the record is an ambitious 11-song journey through power-pop highs, slow-burning ballads, electronic experiments, and sing-along anthems. Duterte handled nearly everything—writing, performing, producing, engineering, mixing—while also opening the door to collaborators like Mal Hauser, Steph Marziano, and Kyle Pulley, plus guest vocalists for the first time in her Jay Som project.
At its heart, Belong wrestles with the question of where Duterte fits in an indie rock scene she stepped back from for six years. Judging by “What You Need,” her return is both self-assured and wide open, setting the stage for her most expansive and collaborative statement yet.