Snail Mail soars at Starline Social Club in heartfelt performance

Despite being only 19 years old, Jordan carries an impressive presence on stage, belting her lyrics almost to the point of breaking.
Read More…
The Daily Californian covers the city of Berkeley and the campus in unparalleled detail, all while training the future of the journalism industry. Consider making a donation to support the coverage that shapes the face of Berkeley.
Despite being only 19 years old, Jordan carries an impressive presence on stage, belting her lyrics almost to the point of breaking.
Read More…
This month, she put out “Pirouette” and “O.K., Meet Me Underwater,” two previously unreleased tracks that were recorded back in 2016.
Read More…
While American politics may continue to divide, music in 2017 amplified oft-marginalized voices, providing a glimmer of hope, however small, for 2018.
Read More…
Whether you’re already in the Halloween spirit or are still working your way through the throng of midterm season, there are plenty of excuses to find yourself out and about this week.
Read More…
Jay Som’s music is healing — a sense that’s only made stronger by the positive energy the band exudes live.
Read More…
Backed by years of experience playing jazz in high school, Duterte, who wrote, recorded, produced and mixed the whole album on her own, presents more ambitious arrangements and instruments on this record.
Read More…
As Jay Som, also known as Melina Duterte, slightly adjusted her guitar’s tuning pegs on the Brick & Mortar Music Hall stage on the night of Nov. 18, she peered into the young crowd. Noticing familiar faces and welcoming new ones, Duterte gently called, “Come closer.” The denim jacket and
Read More…
Visit Jay Som’s Facebook page and you’ll find that Melina Duterte, a lifelong Bay Area native and current Oakland resident, describes her music project’s genre as “Woozy.” Perhaps it’s an allusion to the fateful Thanksgiving night last year when Duterte got on Bandcamp and drunkenly posted Turn Into, a self-recorded
Read More…