Just to be clear, Miike Snow is not a band that needs a formal introduction. The Swedish trio has been managing to stay relevant since they released their freshman studio album in 2009—despite what some critics might say. Yes, members of Miike Snow have pursued other side projects, and yes, they have been relatively quiet on social media, and yes, it has been over three years since they released any music. All of that isn’t to say that years of avid touring and mastering a sound that transcends the synthpop genre counts for nothing; in fact, catchy tunes and the brand that Miike Snow has built from the ground up holds a special place in a culture that can’t seem to get enough of a good thing.

Take “Ganghis Khan”, for example, one of Miike Snow’s latest releases off their highly anticipated third album “iii” (Downtown/Atlantic Records). It hits all the right notes with a twist of unconventional lyrics–the song itself about a jealous lover who can’t stand knowing that the object of his affection could be seeing other people, but at the same time the core of the song (the melody) is so upbeat and irrational that the song ends up haunting its listeners. These unforgettable moments also transpire onstage when Miike Snow performs.

The group, who is composed of Andrew Wyatt, Christian Karlsson, and Pontus Winnberg, brings a raw and charismatic presence to the room–and that is exactly what they did on Thursday night at New York’s (le) poisson rouge. The evening marked the official record release show and the beginning of an extensive tour–and while things got off to a rocky start, Miike Snow continued to build off the energy and the intimacy inside the venue until their veteran sound was able to shake the room (quite literally). As they gear up to hit the road, it is easy to say that they are one act that should not be missed.

Be sure to check out Miike Snow at miikesnow.com.