Girl Ray @ Broadcast, Glasgow, 2 Nov

Opening tonight's sold-out show, Irma Vep start the night gently. Edwin Stevens ushers the crowd closer with his folksy Welsh accent; as the venue gets busier Stevens and his band have the crowd entranced, heads bobbing to the irresistible bass lines and the intricate drumming. Irma Vep's sound is hugely dynamic, covering sparse bleak soundscapes as well as warm psychedelic climaxes. The guitar style is primitive but expressive – you can almost hear the fingers scratching on the fret board – and it contrasts with the virtuosity of the bass and drums, but that’s one of the reasons the performance works so well.

Girl Ray enter the stage to a hushed, excited atmosphere and immediately launch into the inviting and romantic I’ll Make This Fun. The three main members are joined by a keys player and manage to almost replicate the studio sound of their charming new album Earl Grey. Lead singer Poppy Hankin's rich, ethereal voice wrenches all unfiltered lovesick feelings from her teenage heart and delivers them to an eager audience in a prim and proper London accent.

Girl Ray are the direct descendants of bands like the Shangri-Las, and have songs that would stand up to the likes of Carole King and Bacharach. Their music comes from the same place as most great pop music: the longing of teenage bedrooms. As well as an authentic naïveté and innocence, Girl Ray’s songs have a level of wisdom, introspection and depth that keep their tunes from being simply throwaway pop songs. The gasp of satisfaction when the bassline to recent single Trouble kicks in makes it clear which is the crowd's favourite Girl Ray track, its hook upon a hook framed by dreamy harmonies. The band don’t seem to have much time for onstage banter other than a few mentions of Buckfast ,“it’s great to be here” and so on; Girl Ray let their songs speak for themselves.

A highlight comes when Hankin switches to a shimmering acoustic guitar for Stupid Things and Preacher, giving off a glam era Bowie vibe. The latter part of the set is a complete departure from the rest, with a much heavier tone, distorted guitars and an intense vocal performance. Here, lyrics reveal much more of a yearning and desire than the wistfulness of much of their other material. A full set in that style would be welcome, but whatever style they choose, the truthful, addictive nature of Girl Ray's songs shines through.