Initially, the gentle piano pop of Gossling permeated the Oxford Art Factory; like sweet ethereal ambrosia sent by overly generous deities intent on spoiling those within earshot. Her voice is simply angelic; a little more articulated than Julia Stone, but similar in its languid dreaminess.

Tonight, she played unaccompanied, allowing the full prowess of her piano abilities to intertwine with the inebriating aura of her voice. Tongue in cheek lyrics abound with, 'Make sure it’s grammatically correct', either being a challenge to reviewers, or simply a remembrance of high school English tyranny. The audience, who looked like caricatures of IT professionals, surreptitiously nodded their approval between sips of red wine. A demonstration of Gossling’s gorgeous melodies is the inimitable, “I Was Young”. Check it out below.

Wild Beasts' performance was delayed for around five minutes by what appeared to be technical difficulties. I was to the side of stage and couldn’t quite make out what was going on due to the heavy drapery. Their opening number had elements of “Drum Song” by Earth, Wind & Fire. African as well as Latin rhythms seem to be an influence for Wild Beasts and they incorporate these with finesse; these influences are not overt however.

The musicianship involved in this outfit is beyond reproach. They switch instruments quite often, but the transition is seamless; no real shift in style. Wild Beasts are the kings of emotional power ballads; sometimes even bordering on rock opera. To get a glimpse of what they can do live, check them out playing “Albatross”, live on Jools Holland.