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Glass Candy

Electronic / Disco / Synth-pop / No Wave·other·indie·United States
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Glass Candy is an American electronic music duo from Portland, Oregon, formed in 1996 by vocalist Ida No and producer Johnny Jewel, associated with the label Italians Do It Better. Their sound evolved from a no wave/glam rock/art rock hybrid into darker disco and synth-pop influenced music, with B/E/A/T/B/O/X (2007) regarded by critics as their finest work.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (4)
  • Associated with influential label Italians Do It Better alongside Chromatics
  • Critically praised album B/E/A/T/B/O/X (2007), called 'their finest work to date' by Consequence
  • Reviewed by Pitchfork, NME, and other outlets
  • Live performance covered by the LA Times (Los Globos, 2012)
WHAT FANS SAY (4)

you make me feel soooo lonely ..

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Why this music is not popular?

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Johnny fool Jewel is busy making a plethora of bands with female vocalists that all sound the same and is still oblivious to the fact that his most interesting and talented singer/songwriter was Ida No...

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"Who's the singer in this band?" "Ida No." "Ugh! No-one knows!"

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Q:Is Glass Candy underrated?

Glass Candy has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 33 out of 100. there is a meaningful gap between their artistic quality and mainstream recognition. they have notable achievements including associated with influential label italians do it better alongside chromatics.

Q:What genre is Glass Candy?

Glass Candy works in Electronic / Disco / Synth-pop / No Wave originating from United States (Portland, Oregon). As a other artist at the "indie" level, Glass Candy has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Electronic scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Glass Candy have?

Glass Candy has approximately 172 monthly listeners on Spotify. This places them in the niche tier — a small but dedicated fanbase.

Q:Who are similar artists to Glass Candy?

Fans of Glass Candy often also enjoy Farah, Symmetry, Chromatics, Desire, Twin Shadow. These artists share common ground in the Electronic space and/or the United States other scene. If you appreciate Glass Candy's approach to electronic / disco / synth-pop / no wave, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Glass Candy more famous?

With a Gap Score of 33/100, Glass Candy's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; with 172 monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically; minimal social media and YouTube presence limits their discoverability outside of direct music platforms.

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