Glasshaus

What Glasshaus does

Glasshaus is an independent music and film company founded in 2021 by record producer and filmmaker Jarrett Wetherell, operating from a 4,200 SF purpose-designed production studio in Brooklyn, New York. The studio functions simultaneously as a record label, concert venue, and film production facility, equipped with vintage and premium hardware including a 1926 Baby Grand Steinway, Fender Rhodes, Mellotron M4000D, DW Drum Kit with Zildjian cymbals, Vox AC30 and HiWatt 100 amplifiers, Ampeg 8x10 cabinet, ProTools with 16 mic preamps, QSC loudspeakers, and cinematic multi-camera capability.

The company's flagship offering is the 'Live at Glasshaus' series, which captures intimate performances with cinematic intentionality in a 125-seat studio setting and releases them as limited-edition vinyl records and concert films. Across 17 multi-platform productions to date, Glasshaus has worked with artists collectively holding 21+ Grammys, 2 Oscars, 2 Emmys, and 2 Peabody Awards spanning R&B, soul, jazz, hip hop, indie rock, Brazilian MPB, pop, folk, and classical music. The current catalog includes vinyl albums featuring Bilal, Annahstasia, and Zé Ibarra, with the Bilal concert film earning a Webby Award nomination and two Gold Telly Awards following its November 2024 YouTube premiere.

Glasshaus generates revenue through multiple streams: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via a Shopify storefront (glasshaus.com) shipping vinyl records ($15-$44), apparel and accessories, bundled collections ($100-$185), and digital gift cards to 100+ countries; selective third-party studio rental to 250+ major brands including Netflix, Amazon, HBO, Vogue, Ralph Lauren, and Spotify; and concert film distribution via YouTube and streaming platforms. The company remains founder-led with no disclosed external funding and operates as a privately held independent entity.

Name

Glasshaus

Legal name

Glasshaus

Website

https://glasshaus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Glasshaus is an independent music and film company that operates a 4,200 SF Brooklyn production studio, record label, and concert series, capturing intimate live performances and releasing them as limited-edition vinyl records and concert films for music enthusiasts and premium artists worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Music & Film Production

NAICS

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers (459)

akta.pro primary industry

Physical Recorded Music Manufacturing (Vinyl/CD/Cassette) (MPAIAAAE)

Keywords

• Live music recordings
• Vinyl record label
• Concert film production
• Independent music studio
• Music merchandise

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Vinyl Record Sales: Sale of limited edition vinyl records from their 'Live at Glasshaus' series, including 2xLP and LP formats with premium packaging. Revenue is one-time per transaction, driven by artist releases and self-serve e-commerce.
2. Apparel & Accessories: Sale of branded merchandise including merino wool hats and leather slipmats for turntables. One-time product revenue through their Shopify storefront.
3. Bundled Collections: Sale of curated bundles including the Capsule Collection (vinyl albums + merchandise) and Vinyl Collection (multiple vinyl records). One-time bundled transaction revenue.
4. Gift Cards: Digital gift cards sold in $100 and $200 denominations, redeemable for any items in the Glasshaus catalog. Creates future revenue recognition and customer lock-in.
5. Third-Party Studio Production & Events: Rental of their 4,200 SF Brooklyn production studio to outside brands and clients for film, photography, and events. Selectively booked alongside their own production schedule, serving 250+ major brands.
6. Concert Film Distribution: Distribution of concert films (Bilal: Live at Glasshaus, Baby Rose, Julius Rodriguez, Kimbra) through platforms including YouTube, with the Bilal film premiering on YouTube in November 2024.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Glasshaus produces, presses, and sells limited edition vinyl records and concert films from its "Live at Glasshaus" series of intimate live performances recorded at its Brooklyn studio. It also sells branded apparel and accessories (merino wool hats, leather slipmats), curated bundles (Vinyl Collection, Capsule Collection), and digital gift cards via its Shopify storefront to a global audience.

Product overview

Glasshaus is an independent music and film company offering a multi-platform product portfolio centered around its Live at Glasshaus series. The core offerings include limited edition vinyl records (2xLP and LP formats) documenting intimate live performances with artists like Bilal, Annahstasia, and Zé Ibarra, and concert films capturing these cinematic performances. The company also sells apparel and accessories (merino wool hats, leather slipmats) and curated artist vinyl releases from Annahstasia's catalog. Bundled offerings include the Vinyl Collection (all three albums) and Capsule Collection (vinyls, slipmat, and hat). Digital gift cards are also available. The company operates a 4,200 SF production studio in Brooklyn and has completed 17 multi-platform productions featuring over 21 Grammys, 2 Oscars, 2 Emmys, and 2 Peabody Awards across their artist roster.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annahstasia: Live at Glasshaus (2xLP Vinyl) Limited edition 2xLP vinyl reimagining of works from across Annahstasia's Tether, Surface Tension, and Revival, including a vinyl-exclusive new song Garden, pressed on black vinyl with a premium Old Style Tip-On gatefold jacket. Targeted at vinyl collectors and fans of the artist.
• Bilal: Live at Glasshaus (2xLP Vinyl) Limited edition 2xLP career-spanning retrospective from Grammy winner Bilal featuring Questlove, Common, Robert Glasper, and Burniss Travis. Pressed on 140-gram black vinyl with a premium Old Style Tip-On gatefold jacket at Third Man Pressing.
• Zé Ibarra: Live at Glasshaus (LP Vinyl) Limited edition LP vinyl featuring Latin Grammy winners Zé Ibarra, Dora Morelenbaum, and Julia Mestre of Bala Desejo. Japanese reissue pressed on 140-gram black vinyl.
• Zé Ibarra: Live at Glasshaus (CD) Limited edition CD Japanese reissue of the Zé Ibarra Live at Glasshaus recording featuring Latin Grammy winners Zé Ibarra, Dora Morelenbaum, and Julia Mestre of Bala Desejo.
• Annahstasia: Tether (Vinyl LP) Full-length debut album from Annahstasia featuring torch songs, orchestral hymns, and astral anthems, recorded in live takes at LA's Valentine Studios on red clay vinyl.
• Annahstasia: Surface Tension (7" Vinyl) Matched pair of tracks tracing love's full arc with Saturday and Sunday, serving as a prelude to the album Tether, recorded at Malibu's Shangri-La and pressed on 7-inch black vinyl.
• Annahstasia: Revival (Vinyl EP) Debut EP from LA-based singer-songwriter Annahstasia blending soulful vocals with minimal folk-inspired arrangements, pressed on 180g black vinyl.
• Concert Films Collection Cinematic concert films capturing intimate Live at Glasshaus performances with behind-the-scenes footage and interviews. Featured releases include Bilal: Live at Glasshaus, Baby Rose: Live at Glasshaus, Julius Rodriguez: Live at Glasshaus, and Kimbra: Live at Glasshaus, distributed via YouTube and the Glasshaus storefront.
• Merino Wool Hat Branded merino wool hat composed of 60% Merino Wool and 40% Acrylic, featuring a 3D embroidered logo and adjustable back strap with brass buckle. Targeted at fans and brand loyalists.
• Leather Slipmat Premium turntable slipmat made of 285mm pebbled deerskin leather with a debossed Glasshaus logo and suede finish on the bottom. Targeted at vinyl collectors and turntable owners.
• Vinyl Collection (Bundle) Curated bundle including the three Live at Glasshaus vinyl albums (Annahstasia, Bilal, and Zé Ibarra) as a single purchase at a bundle price.
• Capsule Collection (Bundle) Complete limited edition bundle including the first three Live at Glasshaus vinyl albums (5 LPs total), the premium leather slipmat, and the merino wool hat.
• Digital Gift Card Digital gift cards redeemable for any items in the Glasshaus catalog, available in $100 and $200 denominations.
• Third-Party Studio Production & Event Rental Selective rental of Glasshaus's 4,200 SF Brooklyn production studio to outside brands and clients for film, photography, brand campaigns, and private events. Served 250+ major brands including Netflix, Amazon, HBO, Spotify, BBC, Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue, Vogue, and GQ.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17 multi-platform productions delivered to date
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers35 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Third Man PressingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird-party vinyl pressing manufacturer used by Glasshaus for their 'Live at Glasshaus' series vinyl records. All Glasshaus vinyl albums are pressed at Third Man Pressing, including the Bilal 2xLP, Zé Ibarra LP, and Annahstasia 2xLP, with premium Old Style Tip-On gatefold jackets.
• Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted the album listening event for Annahstasia: Live at Glasshaus on April 2, 2026, providing institutional venue and audience for the album premiere.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Merge Records: Long-running independent label (Arcade Fire, Neutral Milk Hotel) with a curatorial, artist-first mission. Comparable as an indie label with a strong physical-format and artist-development orientation.
• Secretly Canadian: Independent record label that distributes several Glasshaus-featured artists (including Baby Rose, whose sophomore album 'Through and Through' was premiered at Glasshaus). Operates in the same independent label ecosystem and shares the mission of supporting artist-led projects.
• Third Man Records: Jack White's independent label and vinyl pressing operation, with an in-house pressing plant, in-house studio, and a similar emphasis on premium physical formats and curated artistic releases. Operates in the same independent label + vinyl + studio production niche as Glasshaus.
• COLORS Studios: Berlin-based platform producing intimate live music performance videos and recordings from a signature studio setting. Same core product—an intimate live recording produced with cinematic intent—and a comparable audience of music enthusiasts and tastemakers.
• Boiler Room: Live music performance platform that records and broadcasts DJ and live-act sessions globally. Shares the curated live-recording-as-content model and similar audience composition, though Boiler Room skews electronic/dance versus Glasshaus's R&B/soul/jazz focus.
• Stones Throw Records: Independent record label with a strong vinyl-first identity and a curated roster across genres. Comparable as an independent label that releases premium physical editions and operates outside the major-label system.
• Audiotree Live: Live music session platform that records artist performances in a controlled studio setting and releases them as audio/video content. Closely comparable to Glasshaus's Live at Glasshaus series in concept, format, and artist-mid-tier positioning.
• NPR Tiny Desk Concert: Iconic live performance series producing intimate concert recordings with a small audience. Same fundamental format as Live at Glasshaus and a defining reference point for the intimate live music category Glasshaus operates in.

Emerging players

• KEXP: Public radio station with a renowned live in-studio performance series. Comparable as a non-profit / cultural-institution platform producing intimate live music recordings, with a broader genre span but similar artist-curation model.

Broad incumbents

• Verve Records: Major jazz label that signed Julius Rodriguez after his Live at Glasshaus performance. Represents the major-label endpoint that Glasshaus-rostered artists may graduate to, and benchmark for the genre footprint Glasshaus operates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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