If you have been a part of the Florida music culture over the past ten years, chances are you have come across Glass House Point. The indie band formed in 2013 and have been busy tearing up the rising music scene, performing across the state and playing to tons of audiences. They have shared the stage with bands like The Hails and The Band CAMINO, their lush and vivid sound fitting in just right. Still, the band strives to maintain individuality by finding new ways to mix textures, genres, and production styles for a soundscape that exceeds expectations of typical indie artists. This strategy has taken them far, as their 2017 single “Creatures” ended up gaining over 1.7M streams. Additionally, the single attracted the interest of Copeland’s Aaron Marsh, who went on to produce the band’s third EP, Verglas. Recently, Glass House Point ended up changing their creative process just last year, resulting in music like “Circling” and “It’s Chemical.” These singles are the first of a flurry of new material coming from the band this year, kicking off an exciting new chapter for the group. We recently spoke to Dylan Graham (vocals, guitar) and Dylan Methot (guitar, keys) about the new music and what it means for the band as a whole.
I read that you formed in 2013, so you have been together for a long time. How did you all meet?
We all went to high school together and just kind of bonded over a shared taste in music and the shared interest in wanting to make music and play shows. It just made sense to start a band, and once we did, we never really stopped.
What would you tell yourselves back then as a band just starting out?
It’s not going to be easy, but that’s the point. Anything worth doing is inherently challenging. Just lean into it and use that to grow and become better at your craft.
You recently released a couple new singles, “Circling” being the first. When you released it, you had an Instagram post saying that you’ve been sitting on it since 2022. So, what was your “aha moment” for this track, when you figured out the direction for it?
A lot of the reason we kept “Circling” in our back pocket was just figuring out where the band was headed and how to represent that visually. It took us a couple years to really hone in on our sound, push our skills, and get to a place where we felt confident—not just in releasing “Circling” but in making sure it set the tone for everything that came after it. It wasn’t just about putting out a song; it was about creating a world around it, making sure it hit the way we envisioned.
The music video is quite a vibe with moody lighting and primary locations like a bus stop and a power facility… How did this all come together?
It’s interesting because a lot of our music has this surreal, moody, almost otherworldly feel, but when we started thinking about how we wanted to represent our music visually moving forward, we also wanted it to feel authentic—like, actually rooted in the world around us. What was really cool about this music video is that we didn’t have to look far. We used our imagination to reframe locations that were literally blocks away from our garage studio, places we’ve driven by for years. It felt like a way to merge that surreal, cinematic energy with something real and personal—like grounding the visuals in the same environment that shaped the songs in the first place.
Your recent release is “It’s Chemical.” I think the music video brings the song to life. When you were working on the track, did you have the visuals already in mind?
We didn’t have the visuals in mind when we recorded “It’s Chemical,” but we knew we needed a strong female character, and that we wanted to showcase both intimacy and distance and package it into an indie short film aesthetic. A few weeks before the release, we had that “aha moment” and realized who the perfect collaborator would be—Tamara Morgan, who not only starred in the video but was also the creative director.
How was the process of creating “It’s Chemical” different or similar to the process of creating “Circling”?
“Circling” was recorded in a professional studio during the whole post-Covid era, and “It’s Chemical” was recorded in our home studio in St. Pete. Inherently, the process wound up being vastly different because we recorded everything ourselves versus in a commercial studio. But I think that process of recording in-house (literally) brings a rawness and charm that brings “It’s Chemical” to life.
Something you have touched on is the fact that you are putting your all into your content and your existence as a band. I know this comes with its ups and downs, so do you have any advice for bands or artists out there who are also self-powered?
Buckle up. It’s going to be hard, but that is the point. Embrace the process and the journey—that way, when you look back, you can be proud of how far you’ve come. A huge part of being self-powered is your ability to overcome obstacles—there will be no shortage of them.
You’re based in the St. Pete area of Florida, so what do you think of the St. Pete/Tampa music scene?
If you look closely, there is a ton of talent coming out of the St. Pete and Tampa music scenes. People are starting bands, learning how to promote shows or festivals, spinnin’ records, and just going for it. Something is definitely happening here, just wait.
What can you tell us about your next release?
“Garden” is our next release, dropping March 27th. It’s essentially a sonic blend of “Circling” and “It’s Chemical.” It’s got that raw, relatable energy that “It’s Chemical” has but with the production elements and experimentation you hear in “Circling.”
What more do you have planned for the year?
The master plan for this year is to release a new song every month. Our intention is to create a consistent and engaging stream of new music so listeners always have something to look forward to. Plus, it helps us hone our process of releasing music and de-sensitizes us to the perfectionism that is often a roadblock for artists when it comes to releasing work.
Thank you so much for your time. Do you have any final thoughts or comments?
Simply put, we’re living through some hard times. But powerful music and art is created during hard times. I look around and see people building strong communities behind art, music, and culture, and it gets me excited and gives me hope.
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