Glass House Point
Interview & Article by Gabrielle Groves
Less than a month after releasing their latest hit ‘Circling,’ Glass House Point is already back with a hazy, indie rock track titled ‘It’s Chemical.’ The Tampa, Florida-based band brought a DIY approach to “It’s Chemical,” revealing that it was created in their garage studio with gear they described as “road worn and barely operable.” However, Glass House Point, a.k.a. Dylan Graham (vocals, guitar), Ian Campbell (bass, synth), Dylan Methot (guitar), and Jansen Valk (drums), proved that they don’t need expensive studio equipment. They enjoy the stripped-back sound of their garage studio production, and hope fans “can relate and connect to the rawness and imperfection that brings this track to life.”
What’s the story behind ‘It’s Chemical?’ How did it come about?
GHP: “‘It’s Chemical’ was written during a time when everything felt like it was falling apart—a tough breakup, financial trouble, family struggles, and just a general sense of not knowing where life was headed. In trying to process all of it, I found myself looking back at everything that had led up to that moment—how past experiences shape who we are and, in a way, how our brains are wired to react to certain situations. That reflection brought the song to life.”
How does this new song compare to some of your early music from when the band was first formed?
GHP: “I actually think ‘It’s Chemical’ is the biggest return to our original sound that we’ve had. It’s really focused on the songwriting—it was even written on acoustic guitar first, which isn’t something we’ve done since our first couple of EPs. The goal with this one was to be as clear and relatable as possible. A lot of our recent songs lean more into mystery and poetic lyricism, but this time, I wanted to be straightforward—just say exactly what I meant. In a lot of ways, it feels like going back to how we used to approach writing while still pushing forward.”
You said in an Instagram post, “Recording in our garage with only the guidance of our own intuitions has been both challenging and so empowering.” What were some unexpected pros and cons to recording ‘It’s Chemical’ in a garage studio?
GHP: “One of the biggest challenges was that ‘It’s Chemical’ was the first song we fully recorded ourselves, so we had to completely redefine our process—learning new software, new gear, and figuring out how to make everything sound professional. It was also tough not to overthink every detail and instead let imperfections add to the song’s character.
But recording in our own space gave us a freedom we’d never had before. Without studio time constraints, we could take our time, experiment, and refine things naturally—especially with vocals. More than anything, it just felt authentic. These songs come from real moments in our lives, and recording them in our own space has made our sound feel direct from the source. That’s something we’re really focused on moving forward.”
Which artists have influenced your sound?
GHP: “We have so many – but most recently we’ve been inspired by Spirit and The Beehive, Fontaines DC, Slow Pulp, TV Girl, and Ovlov just to name a few.”
What’s it like being in a band for over 10 years?
GHP: “We’ve been through everything imaginable together—the highs, the lows—and in that, we’ve built a real brotherhood, both as friends and collaborators. There’s a level of trust that comes with that, something that’s pretty much irreplaceable.
Getting to experience everything we have—from traveling and playing shows to making some of the best memories of our lives together since high school—is something really special. It’s also given us a deep understanding of each other, of our strengths and weaknesses, which puts us in a unique position to create what we hope is really good music and art.”
What is something you would want new fans who just discovered you to know about the band and your music?
GHP: “We just want people to know that this is entirely DIY—everything from recording our music to shooting our videos, creating content, and even doing our own photo shoots.
We want to invite people in at the ground level—to be part of something that’s growing in real time. This isn’t just a band putting out music; we want to form a community that can join us for the ride. If our songs resonate with you, you’re already part of it.”
What’s next after this single? Any more new music or upcoming live shows?
GHP: “Our next single, ‘Garden’, drops on March 27th. Sonically, it’s a blend of our last two releases—pulling in the relatable songwriting of ‘It’s Chemical’, but pushing the production and experimentation even further. And after that, we have a ton (and I truly mean a ton) of new music lined up for the rest of the year.
As for shows, our next hometown show is in Tampa on June 27th at Crowbar, opening for Stop Light Observations. It’ll be our first performance following these recent releases, so it’ll be the first time a lot of this music is heard live.”
