glass beach was formed by J McClendon with bandmates Jonas Newhouse (bass), Layne Smith (guitar), and William White (drums) following her previous work on casio dad. The band is known for their unique mix of genres, innovations, and rats.

Formed in 2016, glass beach plays an eclectic style of music that they describe as ‘post-emo’- taking cues from artists from Cap'n Jazz and Modern Baseball to Pink Floyd, Lady Gaga, and Gil Scott-Heron.

In April 2026, glass beach confirmed that glass beach has ended as a band, though all four members still remain close friends. Layne, Jonas, and William all make appearances on the debut album from you are an angel, J’s newest solo project. The full statement about the end of the band and what all four members are doing in the future can be read at their website, glassbeach.band.