There is really no good way to preface The 1975, except to say that they have completely taken the world by storm (if you haven’t already heard). Since releasing their first studio album in 2013, the alt-rockers have seen a more than steady stream of critical acclaim and fandom alike. It’s easy to see why when you consider how perfectly they, as a whole, embody the rockstar persona–good looks, a rebellious attitude/image, and a knack for knowing what their fans want and how to deliver. Don’t, however, let any of that distract from you their music; it is equally as forceful on its own.

In 2016 The 1975 released their sophomore album, I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful yet So Unaware of It, on Interscope/Universal and it simultaneously shot to the top of the charts in both the UK and the US (following closely in the footsteps of their freshman album, which nabbed a number one spot in the UK). Unlike their freshman album, their recent release embodies more of a pop fusion—a departure that, for the rockers, seems to have been widely lauded by critics. However you classify The 1975’s musical stylings, one thing remains consistent throughout their music—it is haunting, carrying with it an airy and ethereal quality that manages to grab hold of its listeners and stay with them (notable songs off their second album include “Somebody Else” and “If I Believe You”). While singles like “UGH!” and “The Sound” drew attention to the album early on, it’s the deep cuts that really showcase the incredible variety and diversity The 1975 have displayed in their short tenure as recording artists.

In late 2015 the band began touring in support of I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful yet So Unaware of It, and have been unstoppable since then (playing select US gigs in December and returning stateside in April). Tuesday night The 1975 touched down at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center (a step up, considering their previous New York dates have been hosted at substantially smaller venues). Despite the sheer size and the general overpowering feel an arena like Barclays can have, The 1975 pulled off the impossible—putting on an intimate show for some 15,000 people. The feat not only speaks to the band’s energy, but their propensity for understanding the nature of the word entertainment.

Lead singer Matt Healy seduces the audience with his British charm and raw charisma, as the rest of the band coaxes the audience into a kind of hypnosis. Outside of the performance element of the show, their music plays much like the studio recording of their albums—smooth and soulful, without missing a beat, and free of pretension. Much like the multitude of genres that The 1975’s music defies (and at almost sinfully meshes), their live performance evades one singular description—though, if one had to be ascribed, the word epic comes to mind. They continue 2016 with a few North America dates left on their tour and an onslaught of summer festivals to conquer (nine to be exact).

Be sure to check out The 1975 at the1975.com.