Glasshouse: General Submissions

Overview
Glasshouse is a magazine that centers music writing grounded in the perspectives of women, non-binary, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Its general submissions call seeks unthemed, evergreen pieces that could appear in any issue or on its Substack. The publication welcomes a wide range of formats, from personal essays and cultural criticism to experimental reviews, artist profiles, listening logs, listicles, music industry analysis, historical pieces, poetry, slice-of-life photography, and illustrations, including comics. The guiding principle is simply that the work be interesting and musical. The editorial voice is defined as emotionally intelligent, music-centered without pretension, and diverse in identity, experience, and thought. It aims to be connective and community-minded, valuing perspectives that are grounded in women’s experiences without reducing them. This is not a venue for academic obscurity or hype-driven coverage; rather, it favors writing that is accessible, thoughtful, and attuned to the emotional and cultural dimensions of music. Glasshouse does not charge a submission fee and accepts work on a rolling basis. While the magazine endeavors to respond to every submission, it notes that it may not be able to get back to all submitters. There is no prize or payment mentioned in the provided information. The call is open to a broad range of creative practitioners, with a particular interest in voices that have historically been marginalized in music writing.