From bluegrass through the streets of New York to the indie pop fusion sound that they have honed with the release of their Empty Side EP, The Powder Kegs are a band who aren’t afraid to explore and evolve. With their newest effort, The Amanicans, you find a bit of an edgier outfit letting loose on tracks that still remain radio-friendly. The album was produced by Philly producer/engineer Jonathan Low (whose engineering credits include Dr. Dog, Twin Sister, and Sharon Van Etten). Tonight The Powder Kegs will be celebrating the release of The Amanicans at Kung Fu Necktie. They’ll be joined by another band that keeps getting better and better with age in Busses and infectiously sexy, tripped-out synth outfit CSLSX, who will also be delivering a DJ set after the performances. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $8, 21+ – Bill McThrill