Danny L Harle @ The Art School, Glasgow, 15 Feb

Supported by London-based producer and singer Lauren Duffus, Danny L Harle has come to Glasgow to promote the launch of his newest album, Cerulean. The composer and producer is often known for being behind the scenes – having written and produced music for the likes of Caroline Polachek, Dua Lipa and Olly Alexander. In spite of a career that spans over a decade, he has promoted Cerulean as his debut album – disregarding 2021's Harlecore.

Harle is perhaps best known for late-night DJ sets, interspersing his own music with that of artists he admires, so this feels like a rare opportunity to hear him play a full show of his own music. He has amassed a loyal audience, and while it is early on a Sunday evening, it's clear that the crowd has come prepared to move. Opening his set with the haunting sounds of his touring violinist, who flits in and out of the show like a spectre with a bow, he launches straight into the album.

It becomes clear that the theme of Cerulean is not only a musical but a visual constant throughout his show. Bathed in flashes of blue and white light, he awakens us from our winter slumber and invites us into his world, situated somewhere between the deep ocean and the night sky. His music is made to be danced to and the audience does not disappoint. The voices of collaborators Oklou and PinkPantheress fill The Art School as he plays crowd favourites harvest sky and Starlight.

The beat of Azimuth, which features Caroline Polachek, rips through the venue like a beating heart and envelops us in its thunder. There's a striking simplicity to the show: no bells and whistles are needed when the music and the lights speak for themselves. There is, however, one constant – the massive grin upon Harle's face. He seems genuinely happy to be here, playing for us, and it is infectious.

While we are still entranced in the sound of his music, the show seems to be over all too soon. With a sobering suddenness, the lights turn on, and we are spat back out into the rain.