Mykki Blanco + Gary Wilson

Aggressive and artsy, this rave-infused MC is one of America's most interesting recent musical exports. As a poet, drag queen, actor and 'acid punk rapper', Blanco makes vogue-worthy, drug-addled hip hop jams.

Eccentric DIY stalwart Gary Wilson, who counts Beck and ?uestlove as fans, earned a cult following with his 1977 LP You Think You Really Know Me. Though his releases since have been few and far between, the avant-garde musician offers a compelling live show, with oddball pop songs, funky dance grooves and the unavoidable uncomfortable moment (you'll see).