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Jay Weinberg Teams with Softcult for New Single “Drown Fountain”
7/10/2026, 1:43:17 PM
Release of “Drown Fountain”
Former Slipknot and Suicidal Tendencies drummer Jay Weinberg has issued a new collaborative single titled “Drown Fountain,” featuring Canadian shoegaze duo Softcult. The track, co-written by Weinberg and Softcult, was co-engineered by Brandon Highfill and Softcult drummer Phoenix Arn-Horn, with artwork directed by Paul Romano. It is available for streaming as of the article’s publication.
Ongoing Collaboration Series
“Drown Fountain” is the third installment in Weinberg’s recent series of one-song collaborations. Earlier releases include “Sandstone,” featuring George Clarke of Deafheaven, and “Drone Operator,” with NOWHERE2RUN (members of Code Orange). Each single explores a distinct sonic palette, moving from Weinberg’s signature heavy percussion toward atmospheric shoegaze, drone, and experimental textures.
Official Statements
Weinberg explained that the song originated in 2013 but remained unfinished until his partnership with Softcult. He described the project as his most vulnerable work to date, noting that it marks his first vocal performance and that Softcult’s Mercedes Arn-Horn contributed the lead vocals. Weinberg emphasized the low-pressure, single-song format as a way to foster creative exchange without the commitments of forming a new band. He also highlighted the visual component, crediting Romano’s artwork as integral to the project’s aesthetic.
Verbatim Quotes
- “'Drown Fountain' is this weird song I started writing back in 2013 that I'd keep revisiting over the years, but I could never figure out how to get it across the finish line,” — Jay Weinberg
- “It took my introduction to SOFTCULT's music and reaching out to see if they'd be interested in collaborating for the song to finally become what it was meant to be. It's an honor to work with them on this song, especially in that it feels more vulnerable than anything I've created in the past. I've never sang before, I've always had my loud drums to 'protect me' in a way…it's all new and exciting territory, and to have Mercedes and Phoenix help me bring it to life in this beautiful way has been an artistic dream.” — Jay Weinberg
- “I've been an avid fan of Paul's work ever since I was in an Ozzfest mosh pit seeing this insane painting of Moby Dick (Romano's cover for MASTODON's 'Leviathan') raised up as a stage banner,” — Jay Weinberg
- “ Reflecting on this creative chapter, Weinberg adds: "I love pursuing this fresh, new feeling I've had in the last two and a half years or so, just making things without limitation.” — Jay Weinberg
Upcoming Activities
Softcult will embark on a fall tour beginning in September, supporting Militarie Gun on the “20 Songs For 20 Dollars” tour. The itinerary includes dates in Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, Ontario, New York, Massachusetts, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Colorado, Utah, Washington, British Columbia, Oregon, California, and Nevada through mid-October.
