Glaive

Glaive is the moniker of Ash Gutierrez, who started putting out music around 2020. His early work, like the mixtape 'Cypress Grove,' had a raw, introspective quality that connected with listeners. Songs such as 'Life Is Pain' and 'I Wanna Slam My Head Against The Wall' reflect that direct emotional tone.

He's often grouped with emo-rap, though his sound pulls from different places. Tracks like 'minnesota is a place that exists' and 'Astrid' show a range that isn't strictly one genre. He's worked with collaborators like Kendall and producer Elliot on some of this material.

Glaive's music tends to deal plainly with feelings of anxiety and the rough edges of growing up. There's no grand narrative about his career, just a series of releases that feel personal. The song 'dnd' is another example of that unvarnished approach.