The Glands has been played on NTS in shows including James McNew (YO LA TENGO), featured first on 7 July 2023. Songs played include Living Was Easy and Swim.

The Glands was an American indie rock band from Athens, Georgia. Their first CD, Double Thriller, was self-released in 1996.

Their song "Livin' Was Easy" was featured in the DVD Let America Laugh by comedian David Cross.

Following a hiatus during the early 2000s the band reunited for a brief east coast US tour in late 2011, playing several dates with Yo La Tengo.

Ross Shapiro, singer, guitarist, and founding member of The Glands, died in…