Glasser

Cameron Mesirow, known as Glasser, was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Her mother, Casey Cameron, was a co-founder of the new wave band Human Sexual Response. After her parents’ divorce, Mesirow moved to the San Francisco Bay Area at age ten. She later studied German and literature at San Francisco State University, where she began to develop her songwriting abilities with the assistance of Matt Popieluch of Foreign Born. Mesirow’s artistic journey began to gain public attention in early 2009 with the track “Apply” featured on the eMusic compilation “Selected + Collected” and Pitchfork described it as a blend of electronic and skyward pop, showcasing her vocal range. She released her debut EP, “Apply,” on True Panther in May 2009. At this time, Glasser’s live performances included the dance troupe Body City and custom outfits by designer Ida Falck Øien. The LA Weekly characterized her early work, including songs like “Learn,” “Glad,” and “Tremel,” as having an intimate quality while also possessing grandiose and mercurial characteristics.

In 2010, Glasser released her first full-length studio album, “Ring,” co-produced with Swedish producer Van Rivers and the Subliminal Kid. This album further explored her unique sound, incorporating elements of tropical pop, tribal percussion, and electronic music, with songs that favored open, circular arrangements over traditional linear structures. Mesirow followed this with her second studio album, “Interiors,” released in 2013. This album was influenced by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas’s book “Delirious New York” and reflected her relocation from Los Angeles to downtown Manhattan. The album’s themes and sounds explored human interiority with a blend of meticulous precision and emotional depth. Mesirow partnered with producer Ariel Rechtshaid for “Ring,” integrating organic instruments such as strings, woodwinds, and diverse percussion to complement her melodies and vocals. Her approach to music often explores themes of dualities, as described by the New York Times, which noted the “sweet and abstract” nature of her deeply felt songs.

After a period, Glasser returned in 2018 with the self-released experimental EP “Sextape,” which Pitchfork described as directly engaging with queer intimacy over danceable beats. In 2022, she released the single “New Scars” on One Little Independent Records. Glasser’s third studio album, “Crux,” was released on October 6, 2023, marking her first album in a decade. This album includes the single “Easy.” Throughout her career, Glasser has been noted for performances with custom outfits and collaborations, showcasing her distinctive artistic style.