Listening to the tightness of Coup Couroux‘s staccato Strokes-esque songs with some synth flourishes and the sultry voice of frontman Simon Lowe, it’s really no surprise that the buzz surrounding this local electronic pop project is picking up steam. After all, not only did the band win last year’s Beta Hi-Fi Festival, which brings together a batch of local talent and whittles them down to the best and brightest, but they recently snagged the title of the Deli’s Featured Artist(s) Poll Winners (read our interview with Coup Couroux HERE). And tonight, they’ll open for bi-costal pop affair NewVillager at Kung Fu Necktie, giving you a chance to witness Lowe croon like soul-revivalists Fitz and the Tantrums or Jamie Lidell while supported by music that almost seems sculpted by Fountains Of Wayne. But while you wait to jump on the EL for the show, stop by their Bandcamp page to listen to their recently released self-titled debut EP, which was recorded by DJ Afro. We guarantee you won’t stop dancing. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 7:30pm, $10-$12, 21+ – Adam Gould