“Emilia Glaser, known as glass egg, approaches dream pop with an emotional edge that lingers. Her imagery is rooted in the Pacific Northwest landscape and an indie sensibility that treats atmosphere as narrative. Built from quiet, self-contained beginnings, “visions & ecstasies” emerges from a deeply DIY process rooted in solitude and meticulous craft. What starts in small, private spaces ultimately opens outward, creating a body of work that feels immersive and expansive despite its intimate origins. ”
“With their second project in as many years, the haunted psych-pop duo of Emilia Glaser and Julian Stefanzick carefully constructs a celestial dreamland of twinkling synthesizers, downtempo ambience and softly jangling guitars. One of the better new bands to hit the scene in the last two years.”
“The first full-length album from this project led by Seattle-based singer, songwriter, and producer Emilia Glaser and now joined by Julian Stefanzick on bass and percussion is an impressive set of sparkling dream-pop and moody shoegaze with an imaginative and slightly operatic touch.”
“glass egg, the dream pop duo of Emilia Glaser and Julian Stefanzick, was responsible for one of my favorite albums of last year — the glacial, moody in case i forget you. visions & ecstasies is almost entirely an upgrade, not only in fidelity (though I do miss some of the lo-fi charm of the debut) but in compositional ambition. Opener “forever,” with its carefully-chosen sonic details that burble under the lead melodies, tells you everything you need to know about what’s new here.”
“Save for the rippling, unresolving opening “back to me,” the material glides with the softness of an easy dream. And the textures, unique per track, are universally perfect for it; “vern song” is crystalline, “tightrope” is twilit, and “clearly” does the Good work of reclaiming the ghost from Red House Painters’ “Katy Song.” The song’s drift on long, but the environments are so spacious that the length feels generous, more so than overbearing.”
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in case i forget you
“I’m really proud of where we’ve been able to take glass egg together and how much the project has grown because of how we’ve adapted the sound, but it has remained true to my solo days at the same time. Julian really helps push me musically, while also respecting my vision, it’s a really beautiful partnership.”
The Scope Of : A Track by Track explanation of in case i forget you
“Each track, from the nostalgic “back to me” to the reflective “patterns,” offers a unique glimpse into Emilia Glaser’s world. Collaborating with Julian Stefanzick, Emilia blends dreamy, ethereal sounds with grounding intensity, creating a distinct atmosphere.”
Faeton Music Blog Reviews “back to me”
“The seamless integration of slowcore, shoegaze, and indie influences showcases the unique musical vision and their ability to create songs that are both deeply personal and universally relatable.”
Kid with a Vinyl Reviews “choke”
“Glaser’s vocals have an ethereal, spectre-like cadence that floats seamlessly within the already expansive ether of the instrumentals, relaying a narrative of self-awareness, pain, and frustration about attempting to put yourself back together again after being emotionally disassembled by another.”