I played “Glass House” by ANTi the other night with zero expectations, just curious to see what he’s been working on, and I ended up looping it three times in a row. The first thing that caught me was how alive the beat feels. The drums hit with this steady snap that keeps everything moving, and the synths float in so softly that it almost feels like you’re being eased into a dream. It’s around two and a half minutes long, but not a second feels wasted.
His voice really pulls you in. There’s no showing off, no overdoing it, just this honest tone that fits the mood perfectly. When he repeats “glass house”, it stays with you, almost like it’s echoing off invisible walls. The layers of sound underneath, the tiny bits of echo, the light reverb, all give it depth without making it feel heavy. It’s like he built the song to breathe, not to impress.
The song’s idea hits home for me. A glass house isn’t about perfection, it’s about being seen, flaws and all. It’s that feeling of being exposed and still choosing to stay open. The lyrics sit right on that line between strength and fragility, and that balance makes it really stick. You can tell he’s thinking about how much of himself to reveal, and that tug-of-war makes the song feel personal.
What really works is how natural everything feels. Nothing feels placed just to catch attention. You can hear care in the mix and intention in how it’s built, but it still sounds effortless. It’s the kind of track that hits differently depending on where your head’s at. Sometimes it’s comforting, sometimes it’s haunting.
If this is a preview of what’s coming next for ANTi, I’m all in. “Glass House” feels like someone stepping into their sound without hesitation. It’s confident, grounded, and human. Give it a listen, maybe with the lights low or during a late-night walk, and see where it takes you. And when you do, go follow ANTi on social media and Spotify so you’re ready when the next release lands.
