Everyone loves a showman, and Grísalappalísa’s frontman Gunnar Ragnarsson is just that. Like a modern-day Bowie, Gunnar smears his makeup, wears tight clothes and shakes his hips with a fury that’s almost frightening. The band plays raw, energetic and yet groovy punk, lyrically focusing on exploring the young male condition—a topic that we can all agree has really yet to be properly explored in art or society. All sarcasm aside, Grísalappalísa’s tunes add something new to the conversation. This isn’t some reiteration of ‘Rushmore’—it’s something complete in itself.

Grísalappalísa is playing tonight. See the full listing here.