Legendary singer-songwriter Jay Durias joins Billboard Philippines Editor-in-Chief Bret Jackson on this week’s episode of Billboard Philippines Volumes.
In this episode, Durias looks back on his career in the industry, from where he started to where he is now. He also goes on to share insights on how up and coming artists can grow their careers and stay on track to achieve their goals.
“You just have to know when to exhale and inhale,” shares Durias, when talking about his approach to songwriting, and what pieces of advice that new songwriters can take for their own projects.
“Jay Durias is a living definition of perseverance, dedication to craft, and pure talent,” says Jackson, after the recording of the episode. “His insights and stories of his musical journey are priceless for musician’s and the general public alike.”
Volumes is the official podcast of Billboard Philippines. In the first season of the show, Filipino music’s top artists sit down and talk about the life lessons they’ve learned throughout their career, whether it’s about songwriting or producing.
“Volumes is a must-listen for music lovers of all genres,” says podcast producer Anton Molina. “The podcast is sure to give you a new appreciation for your favorite artist and introduce you to some new ones along the way.”
The other flagship programs of Billboard Philippines’ media channels include Studios, which features reimagined versions of an artist’s biggest hits, and Soundwave, the media platform’s show that showcases the trending songs in today’s music industry.
Episodes of Soundwave are uploaded on TikTok every Monday. Episodes of Volumes are uploaded on Spotify every Wednesday, while episodes of Studios premiere on YouTube every second and last Friday of the month.
Listen to Jay Durias on Volumes below.