Beach House, “Once Twice Melody.” Beach House, the dream-pop duo composed of lead singer Victoria Legrand and collaborator Alex Scally, returns after a four-year hiatus to deliver Once Twice Melody. For this outing, the duo crafted an expansive and literary narrative that tackles issues of fame, love, nostalgia and…

Photos: Chloe Catajan OAKLAND — Baltimore dream-pop duo Beach House opened its two-night stay at the Fox Theater with a sold-out show on Tuesday. Vocalist-keyboardist Victoria Legrand and guitarist Alex Scally, along with touring drummer James Barone, appeared as silhouettes, set against erratic stage lights. Beach House opened with “L’inconnue,”…

The number seven is one of perfection, security, rest and divine nature. From its usage in religious texts to the number of notes within the diatonic scale, the mystical nature of “seven” continues to fascinate. Diffusing into the membrane of popular music, this fascination is intensified by the equally…

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Stepping foot on the grounds of McDade, Texas’ Sherwood Forest is akin to walking back in time. As the name suggests, the venue on the far-eastern outskirts of Austin is home to a Renaissance festival and features a giant keep, a Round Table, various wood caravans and a…