In 2015, Glades uploaded a cover of fellow Australian Troye Sivan's "Fools" on SoundCloud and received an early endorsement from him.[4] They signed to EMI Australia in 2016 and in October, following the breakthrough of their single "Drive", released their debut EP, This is What It's Like.
In November 2018, following the success of their biggest hit, "Do Right", EMI released Glades' debut studio album, To Love You.[5] The supporting tour began in Melbourne on November 24 and concluded in Brisbane on December 7.[6]
Glades' second studio album, Planetarium, was released on 30 April 2021. On 28 July 2023, a single called "Goodbyes" followed.[7]