GLASSHOUSE
A MUSIC MAGAZINE FOR THE LISTENERS, NOT THE INDUSTRY
GLASSHOUSE is a music magazine aiming to amplify new voices and perspectives in music journalism.
We publish four print issues per year, and one Substack piece every week.
Click through the links below to learn more about what we're looking for and how you can be involved.
Thank you for checking out GLASSHOUSE!
Rules
We request that all submissions aim for a maximum of 1,000 words - however, we are a flexible group and will consider longer pieces on a case-by-case basis.
Please single-space your text.Our AI policy
Glasshouse strongly discourages submitting pieces that have been written and/or augmented by AI. We aim to maintain a distinctly human voice in an ever-automated world. However, we understand that this is not always detectable, so we essentially operate on the honor system.
If we publish something that appears to have been written with AI, please notify us at [email protected] so we can investigate.What we want:
Personal essays
Cultural criticism
Unconventional/experimental reviews
Artist profiles
Listening logs
Listicles
Music industry analysis
Historical pieces
Poetry
Slice-of-life photography
Illustrations (we love comics!)
...really, anything interesting and musicalOur voice:
Emotionally intelligent
Grounded in women’s perspectives without reducing them
Music centered, but not pretentious
Diverse in identity, experience, and thought
Connective and community-mindedWe will try to respond to every submission, but apologize in advance if we are unable to get back to you.We encourage those from groups who have been historically excluded from creative opportunities to submit.
GENERAL SUBMISSIONS
This is for un-themed, evergreen pieces that could be published in any issue.
Please refer to our Submission Guidelines prior to submitting.
If you would like to submit a pitch rather than a full draft, please send it to [email protected]
THEMED SUBMISSIONS
This is for pieces related to a specific themed issue. Please note that our themed issues are print-only.Our January 2027 theme is: SUCCESSHow is it measured in the music industry? How do you achieve it? How do you keep it? What happens if you lose it?Send us any musings or pieces focused on the theme. Don't be afraid to be subversive. If you're worried your piece may not fit the theme perfectly, submit it anyway and we'll take a look!Submissions for our January 2027 issue close on September, 9 2026If you would like to submit a pitch for a rather than a full draft, please send it to [email protected]
Glasshouse is always eager to hear from creative, motivated people who feel that they may be a good addition to our team.We prioritize a collaborative, hierarchy-free working environment, and believe that the best work is done by a diverse team of multiskilled people.Currently, we're looking for people with backgrounds in or knowledge of:Web Design
Culture Writing
Digital Marketing
Advertising and Partnerships
CopyeditingIf interested, email [email protected] with a brief description of your experience and interest. If relevant, please supply a portfolio. Resumes appreciated but not required.Don't fit into any of the above categories but still eager to join? Please reach out to us, you may still have a place in our team!Please note that Glasshouse is currently in its infancy, meaning all participation is volunteer-based. As we establish ourselves and grow, compensation and equity will be a continuous discussion. We believe deeply in profit-sharing and acknowledging the contributions of everyone who makes Glasshouse possible.
Glasshouse is a music magazine centered on the listener, not the industry.We’re here to amplify new voices and perspectives in music journalism that often go unheard.We publish four print issues per year, run a monthly snail mail club, and post one weekly Substack piece.
Our Story
Glasshouse grew out of a frustration that many music lovers have felt. While women are omnipresent in music creation and consumption, our voices are routinely missing from music journalism and critique. Even when women establish successful careers as music writers, they are almost always working for publications run by men.We believe this lack of critical voice and ownership is responsible for the constant misunderstanding of women in music media and force us to be outliers in the telling of our own stories. Too often, female artists are interpreted instead of being understood. Here at Glasshouse, we’ve decided that if the industry won't make a place for women, it's about time we make a place of our own.
Our Mission
Glasshouse is designed to be gritty and loud. We are here to push back against the machine of modern music journalism and give power back to the individual. Glasshouse is rooted in community and connectivity, not authority and debate.We’re not just a publication where women can talk about women, but one where our perspectives, language, and shared culture will be the norm. Our goal is to infiltrate the very fibers of music media and challenge the industry to allow women to write the stories too. This will be a magazine made for all music lovers, but designed with a strong feminist lens and perspective.
How To Support Us
The best way to support Glasshouse is by subscribing! We want to show that there is an audience who wants a new music journalism option, and numbers don’t lie!Pre-orders for our physical issue will be launching in October.We are also very excited for the start of our mail club in August. Each month we will send out:⋆ Letter from the Editor⋆ Exclusive playlist (with trading card)⋆ Music exploration bingo card⋆ Recommendation from the Glasshouse team⋆ Rotating monthly curio (sticker, postcard, etc)You can subscribe to our mail club and check out other ways to support Glasshouse at: Ko-fi.com/glasshousemagazine
We appreciate your support more than we can ever say!
Together, we will create a music publication made for everyone <3