After settling into the blissful haze that is Teen Dream, Aquarium Drunkard guest Raquel Nasser caught up with Victoria Legrand of Beach House in the few days between the band’s European and North American tours. Those of you doing Coachella can catch the band this Saturday on the Mojave stage at 4:25, and then wait [...]

Sub Pop just sent out an mp3 of “Norway,” the first taste off the upcoming Beach House LP, Teen Dream, slated for January 2010 release. Like the aural equivalent of trying to swim through a bowl of warm jello – in the very best way. MP3: Beach House :: Norway —————– + Download Beach House [...]

We’re presenting the Beach House show, Thursday night at The Echo, and have three pairs of tickets to give away to ye loyal Drunkard readers. Papercuts open. If you want a pair, leave your full name, and email address, in the comments. Winners will be chosen at random, and sent an email at the provided [...]

Beach House’s 2006, self-titled, debut came off like an indie, boutique, ’00s version of Mazzy Star’s patent vocals crossed with lo-fi, dream-pop. What made it interesting, in the long run, is that the Baltimorean duo manged to do so with their own personal style avoiding kitsch. All gauzy, sleepy and warm, the follow-up, Devotion, is [...]