The rise of Maryland’s soothing duo, Beach House, has been as smooth and heart warming as the cakely sweet music they sail under.
After releasing their third LP and playing to King Tuts to 300 sold out folk at the start of the year, they returned to Glasgow for a sold out gig to over three times the comfortably sold out capacity of Òran Mór.

Notably worthy support act Lower Dens took to the stage in front of a convincingly busy floor ahead of their Baltimore brethren on Saturday night.

Jana Hunter’s breathy, listless vocals reminiscent of PJ Harvey gave way after a few songs to driving Neu! inspired Hallogallic rhythms – propelling a delighted Oran Mor in to a Krautrock induced trance.

During 11 months of the year the bassists moustache might have been the most magnificent in the room. In mid November however, it was barely a podium finisher.

Beach House swept on amidst twinkling lights quickly reminding  of why they have become synonymous with the term ‘Dream Pop’.

They successfully proceeded to recreate the flawless studio production values that made the sublime ‘Teen Dream’ LP one of the runaway indie successes of 2010.

Òran Mór’s ambiance was suited to the starry backdrop and acoustically ideal for the soaring vocals of Parisen born Victoria Legrand, as she delivered faithful renditions of the high points of their back catalogue.

Perhaps a little disappointing to hear no straying from their familiar album arrangements in a live context, but as far as criticisms go – playing too perfectly can safely be filed in the ‘less stinging’ category.

Photos by Foto Jenny