INTERVIEW: New music from Jaeza

With their new track “Never Let Me Go,” Jaeza lean into the melodic, groove-rich side of their sound, offering a release that feels both emotionally driven and dancefloor-ready. In this behind-the-scenes interview, the duo breaks down how the track came together – from the early ideas that didn’t make the cut to shaping the arrangement and finding their flow as collaborators.

We sat down with John and Josh to dive deeper into the process, the meaning behind the music and what fans can expect next in their release schedule. Check out our interview with Jaeza below.

Hi Jaeza, how are you guys?

We’re great! Thanks for asking.

What was the starting point for ‘Never Let Me Go’ – was there a sound, sample, or vibe that first sparked the idea?

The starting point, funnily enough, was a bass line that we ultimately scrapped and flipped into a new song.

That original bass line is the overall melody of our next track coming out.

Compared to your last release ‘Keep On,’ how would you say ‘Never Let Me Go’ compares??

It keeps the same groovy, old school House vibes that we both really love.

There is a strong sense of flow in this track – how did you approach pacing and structure when building it out?

The track started out around 5 minutes long and we knew we needed to trim it down and give it some snappy energy. It was really a lot of cutting things to whittle the track down to what it is now.

The track blends groove with melodic depth. How did you find that balance during the production process?

Groovy and melodic is just what comes to us naturally. We gravitate toward that kind of vibe most easily.

What was your approach to layering the vocal textures on this one? Did you build those out early, or bring them in later in the process?

Typically, we come up with a bass line, melodic hook, and simple drum elements to get an idea of the song. Then we bring the vocals in later and edit the pre-existing pieces to match the vibe of the vocals.

What were you trying to convey emotionally or atmospherically with ‘Never Let Me Go’?

Emotionally, it’s a song about lost love and forlorn – thinking back on how things could have gone, or how you feel they should have gone differently.

How would you say ‘Never Let Me Go’ captures and communicates your signature sound as Jaeza? Are there any elements or production choices that you feel are becoming a core part of your sonic identity?

We want to make music that is fun to dance to. The bounce and grooviness of ‘Never Let Me Go’ is definitely becoming a core part of our sonic identity.

Have you had the chance to test ‘Never Let Me Go’ in a live setting yet? If so, how did the crowd respond?

The first time we tested it out live was actually a week before the release at an open-decks that a friend of ours hosts and we had people coming up mid-song saying that this is a cool track who/what is it? That was definitely a validating moment for the track to come.

Finally, can you share what’s still to come in Jaeza’s journey? Are there anymore releases planned?

The next release is May 30 – ‘if you like to go fast.’

As “Never Let Me Go” joins their growing catalogue, it’s clear that Jaeza are continuing to find their rhythm – both in the studio and behind the decks. With their sound grounded by a distinct creative vision and evolving approach, the duo shows no signs of slowing down, promising more music ahead with the upcoming release of “if you like to go fast.” So, as they continue paving their way, be sure to stay connected with Jaeza by following their journey via social media, keeping up-to-date with their releases, projects and performances.

Listen to Never Let Me Go below