glasse
About
glasse is a multi-genre artist whose interwoven soundscapes of post-rock, ambient, and orchestral music are rooted in reflections on existentialism, the ensuing pursuit of joy as an act of resistance, and the visceral nature of performance.
Inspired by their experiences with narrative-driven worldbuilding, they are compelled to explore a variety of mediums in presenting their art, with a prominent focus on audiovisual cohesion.
On “home,” glasse sifts through remnants of the past and our current historical conjuncture of capitalist-imperialism. From the Nakba to the ICE raids, the term “home” bears the weight of grief for those who have been violently displaced. Yet, through this contradiction of loss, there is also the seed of resilience: repairing, nurturing, and situating oneself amongst the interconnectivity of the international struggle.
Through these sentiments, glasse portrays “home” as a work where they are never alone; every song on the project is tied together by a vocal motif that they recorded with a group of friends in the autumn of 2022. The collective memory of that experience weaves intimately throughout and situates the project not only as the immediate, present form of an artistic expression, but also as a commitment to the will and perseverance flowing through life itself.
Much like the moments of rupture and political trauma that must be confronted and preserved in order to honor and redeem those lost, so too must the moments of joy, determination, and revolutionary optimism be forever embedded into the collective memory.
“Home is nowhere special; it’s just wherever you are.”
