Django Django @ Leith Theatre, Edinburgh, 10 Aug

There’s a feeling that tonight has the potential to erupt as we enter the beautiful venue that is Leith Theatre. Each of the three acts set to take the stage are critically-acclaimed and captivating in their own fashions.

As Free Love (formerly known as Happy Meals) are first to walk onto the stage, there are not too many punters in the crowd to watch, which is unfortunate as they’re vastly entertaining. The duo, consisting of Suzanne Rodden and Lewis Cook, stand behind a desk at the front of the stage equipped with a whole bucketload of tech and dish out some trippy, techno-disco beats with a tastefully contained tinge of Euro-pop. As their explosive set progresses, the beats get bigger, the synths swirl stronger and Rodden’s performance grows more frantic; at one point she even deserts her position on stage to make her way to the bar for a pint – all whilst still singing. Props.

Following up such a dynamic first act was always going to be a tough task, but there’s a sweet, calming and natural air of composure about Glasgow’s C Duncan that makes him and his band a compelling watch. With the air of a true classical composer and the vocals of an angelic one-man choir, he glosses through a collection of peaceful dream-pop soothers taken from his critically acclaimed 2015 debut Architect and 2016 follow-up The Midnight Sun. While it might not be the ideal warm-up, slotting in-between two far more eclectic groups, C Duncan’s charming demeanour as a performer completely makes up for the lack of energy.

By this point, there’s a real buzz amid the few hundred members of the crowd. There’s also a definite homecoming feel behind the show, what with Django Django forming while at the Edinburgh College of Art. It’s as if the audience are waiting for the quartet to reappear here like a family member coming round for dinner for the first time in months.

As the lights go out to the melodies of Marble Skies the room welcomes them on with an almighty roar. Django Django blend a variety of genres together in their music and it’s super effective live as so many of their tracks are founded on the groundwork of dance-worthy beats and stomping bass hooks. Tic Tac Toe, First Light and Default are routine examples of their trademark psychedelic indie dance music that translate exceptionally well to live stage. There’s hopping, shimmying and all sorts of wobbly dancing going on across the entirety of the floor.

At one point near the end of their set frontman Vincent Neff pulls out the cliché gimmick of having all the crowd crouch down to jump up on queue – thankfully, it's a Friday night and this gathering is up for anything. Good thing too, because you can’t stand still at a Django Django show.