An anthem for those who overthink, Glom's cathartic single "Glass" presents a dreamy yet intense blend of brightness and burnout – a captivating indie rock fever dream that encapsulates the bittersweet tension between fleeting joy and the relentless grip of anxiety, paving the way for the band's most authentic and revealing era yet.
Listen: "Glass" – Glom
A part of me wants to be the one to tell you that everything is not okay...
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Glom's "Glass" is both instantly captivating and unabashedly alternative. The melody draws you in, the guitars are delightfully dizzying, and the lyrics strike hard. I've been singing along to this track all summer, particularly the powerful climax: “Oh I saw it every time, I want to feel alive. I can’t do it anymore, I want to live my life. A part of me wants to be the one to tell you everything is not okay…” It’s catchy yet profoundly emotional – dreamy and aching, vibrant and smooth, featuring unexpected chord choices that compel you to lean in. Glom excels at the interplay of brightness and burnout, joy and anxiety, and this song illustrates that beautifully.
Ranney’s got a piece of glass
Found it on the beach
She was digging in the sand
Right in front of me
Ranney’s got it in a stack
Right within her reach
Later on tonight I’m wishing
I’d be still at peace
"Glass" – Glom
Released as the latest single from their forthcoming album Below (set for January 2026), "Glass" encapsulates the essence of Glom’s ethos: raw, relatable, and deeply human indie rock. Founded by Brooklyn-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sean Dunnevant, Glom has transformed from a collaborative band into a solo project and now into its most complete form – described as “a highly potent mixture of indelible, infectious melodic rock and lyrical introspection,” according to their bio. Below marks Glom’s third album, following 2020’s Merit and 2019’s Bond, heralding a new phase of unfiltered songwriting from Dunnevant, who has embraced emotional transparency over metaphor.
Oh I saw it every time
I want to feel alive
I can’t do it anymore
I want to live my life
(A part of me)
Wants to be the one to tell you
Everything is not okay
Honestly for me I’m almost certain
Everyone’s afraid
“‘Glass’ is about temporary joy being clouded by overwhelming anxiety,” Dunnevant explains to Atwood Magazine. “I spent a lot of time at the beach with my girlfriend during 2020 and 2021. On one of these trips, she was focused on digging in the sand to find sea glass. Watching her carefully gather and display these beautiful pieces of timeworn relics was interrupted by constant notifications on my phone signaling trouble at my workplace. My efforts to enjoy the moment were thwarted.”
That struggle – between calm and chaos, presence and anxiety – courses through the track, subtle yet unavoidable. “Glass” explores the quest to be okay when you’re not, to hold onto beauty while battling your mind. “The beach day was perfect – the weather, the snacks, the warm water – yet I couldn’t shake my anxiety,” Dunnevant reflects. “I wasn’t anxious about anything specific; it’s just a persistent issue I’ve grappled with my entire life. ‘Glass’ is about attempting to deal with that.”
Finally took the trip out west
Actually not yet
I tried hard to make ends meet
It’s tougher than it seems
Keep in touch with all my friends
See them on the plane
Having déjà vu again
Migraine’s setting in
There’s a bittersweetness to the whole experience – nostalgic and melancholic, yet not devoid of hope. It’s about feeling overwhelmed and still choosing to persevere. “I hope that ‘Glass’ offers listeners the perfect blend of joy and nostalgia,” Dunnevant shares. “And I hope it helps them recognize that feeling anxious is totally okay! It’s a natural part of life! Some people experience it more than others, and that’s perfectly fine too.”
In a fast-moving world laden with expectations, “Glass” serves as a reminder to pause, feel, and allow oneself to be vulnerable, even if just a little. It’s an anthem for overthinkers, those who worry, and individuals striving to keep it together – and it’s also a fantastic listen.
Oh the engine’s setting fire
My arms are feeling weak
Buying things won’t conceal
The feelings you can't express
(A part of me)
Wants to be the one to tell you
Everything is not okay
Honestly, for me, I’m almost certain
Everyone’s afraid
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An anthem for those who overthink, Glom’s cathartic track “Glass” presents a dreamy yet impactful blend of brightness and fatigue – a captivating indie rock dream that embodies the bittersweet struggle between ephemeral joy and the unavoidable grip of anxiety, paving the way for the band's most unfiltered and revealing period to date.