New Orleans-based multidisciplinary artist Chris Giarmo, whose distinctive mustache was a highlight of Spike Lee’s film of David Byrne’s American Utopia, has unveiled his latest project, Boys Don’t Fight, along with news of a self-titled debut album which is set to be released on October 17.
Chris’ creative reach spans international stages and experimental theater alike. He has performed everywhere from the Sydney Opera House to Coachella and collaborated with icons including Byrne, Taylor Mac, and Annie-B Parson. Offstage, he’s an influential voice in the New York dance-theater scene and the sharp wit behind Kimberly Clark, the drag persona who popularized the “anti-haul” beauty-video trend.
The music of Boys Don’t Fight channels that same fearless eclecticism. Chris describes the album’s shimmering electropop as “like being in the ocean and getting caught in a series of waves” bringing a rush of vulnerability, intensity, and connection. Across lyrically rich tracks, he explores queerness, revolution, acceptance, and the strange comfort of video games, all while navigating the chaos of late-stage capitalism.
The first single, “The Megaman Song,” out now, pairs nostalgic 1990s gaming references with tender reflections on love and limitation: the yearning to be everything for someone while staying true to one’s human self.
Check out the video for “The Megaman Song” and mark your calendar for October 17, when Boys Don’t Fight’s debut album makes its splash. You can pre-order the song here, and to learn more about Bous Don’t Fight, visit the website.
