The xx @ SWG3 Galvanizers Yard, Glasgow, 30 Aug

The SWG3 Galvanizers Yard makes for a unique venue. Boxed in, yet open to the elements, flanked by a warehouse, flats and a raised train track, it gives a gritty, industrial feel to the evening's entertainmentt – especially if a quiet song is being played as a train goes by... 

Perfume Genius takes the stage under ominously cloudy skies and Mike Hadreas wastes no time in making his presence felt with the quiet/booming Otherside, before running through a selection of his rockier cuts, mostly from No Shape and Too Bright. He twists and gyrates throughout, dipping and swirling in his magnificently shiny trousers, just a few coy thank yous juxtaposing his provocative stage persona. Queen closes a short but sweet set on a no-fucks-given high.

The drizzle that began during Perfume Genius lingers for the rest of the night, but it doesn't seem to bother The xx faithful, and the band's arrival is heralded with wild applause. The crisp, instantly recognisable opening notes of Intro portend a beautifully-realised and exquisitely executed 80 minutes of entertainment.

Islands, VCR, Performance and a gentle, balladic version of I Dare You provide contemplative moments, allowing respite from the bona fide bangers that permeate the set; Say Something Loving, Dangerous, A Violent Noise. The lights and mirrors twirl in-sync, making for an awesome visual display amid the twinkling rain drops.

There is a little lull in the middle of the set (Infinity, Lips, Brave for You), but this is more than made up for with the powerhouse finale. A beat-driven Shelter has the crowd in full voiced unison, seguing perfectly into the Jamie xx hit Loud Places (the lights even become multicoloured instead of their typical black and white at this point) that turns the yard into a full-on rave. Jamie remains on stage in lieu of an encore break, building the beats until Romy and Oliver return for a raucous rendition of the soon-to-be-classic On Hold.

The band pause for breath to give an emotional thanks to the adoring masses, before a poignant and hushed Angels closes the night. For a band with only about two hours worth of canonical music, they sure seem comfortable with their burgeoning international rock star status.