The Armchairs Leading the Freak Out at KFN Jan. 16

The Armchairs simply want to have a good time, and they want you to have a good time! You found the gang at the top of their game when they released 2010’s Science and Advice (which you can purchase inside an artistically sound travel pillow here, but that should not be a surprise since they are part of the wonderfully creative Punk Rock Payroll family). They joined forces with Ape School’s Michael Johnson helping with mixing to create an album that is a giant leap forward in production for the relatively young outfit pulling together a joyously madcap jaunt through 60’s and 70’s influenced psych-pop. Joining them in making the crowd freak out will be Virtual Virgin. Since emerging onto the local music scene, the group has been creating heart-pumping dance tracks and symphonic serenades that tantalize the senses while dabbling in vibrant multimedia work. (Check out their official video for “Adam & Eve” below.) Rounding out the lineup will be Brooklyn’s Horse’s Mouth and Paper Masques, a psych-folk project from Zelda Pinwheel’s founder Stephen Quaranta. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 Fron St., 7:30pm, $5, 21+ – Bill McThrill