Inhabiting Bodies Sandrayati

• 1 a welcoming 04:25
• 2 to unravel your habits 02:20
• 3 Glasshouse (Instrumental) 03:02
• 4 and breathe 00:47
• 5 Give In (Instrumental) 04:33
• 6 Seafaring (Instrumental) 02:51
• 7 into the currents beneath 01:07
• 8 Forward (Instrumental) 03:23
• 9 La Loba (Instrumental) 04:44
• 10 the land of your body 02:16
• 11 Jawline (Instrumental) 03:47
• 12 Ashes (Instrumental) 03:10
• 13 Wonder (Instrumental) 03:40
• 14 Instill (Instrumental) 04:30
• Total Runtime 44:35

Info for Inhabiting Bodies

Sandrayati Fay embarks on a musical journey that intertwines the ethereal with the deeply personal. Born to activist parents and raised in the lush landscapes of Indonesia, she now calls Reykjavík home. Her unique sound—described often as a blend of ethereal folk, indie-pop, and ambient textures—celebrates themes of identity, migration, and indigenous rights, intricately woven into her lyrics. One could say her upbringing was steeped in a sense of purpose; a certain weight of expectation, perhaps, but she has transformed it into art.

Her debut album, Safe Ground, released in 2023, marked a significant moment in her career. With notable production by Grammy-nominated Ólafur Arnalds, it caught the attention of listeners and critics alike, propelling Sandrayati into international acclaim. Collaborating with well-known artists such as SOHN and Damien Rice, her music has graced stages at monumental events, including COP26 and the Montreux Jazz Festival—could these be stepping stones to a greater legacy?

In 2025, her sophomore LP INHABIT further solidified her presence in the art-pop landscape. The release method, in waves, was a deliberate choice, reflecting her connection to natural cycles and perhaps hinting at the unpredictability of life. Engaging with her audience in such a dynamic way is a testament to her understanding of both her craft and her role as an artist who eschews conventionality.

As she prepares for her 2026 “Inhabiting Bodies” world tour, one can’t help but wonder how she will continue to shape her narrative. Sandrayati is not merely creating music; she is forging a path, carrying her heritage, her passions, and her audience along for the ride—a ride that promises to be as organic and transformative as the landscapes that inspire her.

Sandrayati

Sandrayati
Born to a Filipino mother and American father, and raised on the islands of Java and Bali, Sandrayati grew up embracing musical culture. Her parents, both of whom work with protecting the land rights of indigenous peoples, share a love of folk music and protest songs. Drawing on the challenges her parents faced in their work, Sandrayati began writing her first songs when the family relocated from Indonesia to the Philippines. She struggled with the sudden upheaval and needed to express coinciding themes of identity and courage. Last year, the singer and guitarist elaborated on this when she collaborated with Damien Rice and Icelandic artist JFDR, releasing a powerful tribute – ‘Song for Berta’ – to slain Honduran environmental activist and indigenous leader Berta Cáceres. She also represented Asia when she performed at the latest United Nations Climate Change Conference (Cop26).

As an individual who’s always felt she “belongs to many places”, 2020’s lockdowns left Sandrayati feeling so far from a home that she could not return to. In this time, Sandrayati formed the belief that life’s safe places sometimes need to be deliberately created and nurtured – instead of expected. Produced by Ólafur Arnalds, this record became the ultimate safe space for Sandrayati, irrelevant of her pin on the map. Describing the writing and recording experience as a personal “landing”, Sandrayati discovered a mature voice in this enthralling new landscape. Eventually reaching out to find many awaiting hands of a new community, she hopes to offer a similar comfort for those lost souls reinventing their idea of home.

Ahead of her debut show at the St Pancras Old Church, which has welcomed performances by names such as Sinead O’Connor, Laura Marling, Tom Odell and Sam Smith, Sandrayati has been touring with Mercury Prize nominee Nick Mulvey across Europe and the UK, ending with a final performance at The O2 Forum, Kentish Town on March 23rd.

This album contains no booklet.