Beach House is an American dream pop and indie rock duo formed in 2005 in Baltimore, Maryland. Their dreamy sound is often compared to Mazzy Star and Nico.
Their self-titled debut, Beach House, was named the 16th best album of 2006 by Pitchfork Media. The band formed in 2005, composed of Alex Scally on guitar and keyboards, and Victoria Legrand on vocals and organ. The band's song, "Apple Orchard", was featured on a Pitchfork Media mp3 mixtape in August 2006. In October 2006, their self-titled debut album, Beach House, was released on Carpark Records. Their second album, Devotion, was released on February 26, 2008. Legrand is the niece of French film composer Michel Legrand and singer Christiane Legrand.
Albums and EPs
* Beach House (October 3, 2006), Carpark
* Devotion (2008), Carpark
Singles
* "Used to Be" (2008), Carpark, #27 UK Indie Chart
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