If you’ve ever seen LA band, Family of the Year, you’re most likely used to seeing a large group of guys and gals playing some tight folk indie rock jams. In fact, they’ve gotten such a familial and easy-going vibe about them, Steven Tyler even dubbed the band as the “Mamas and Papas on acid.”

So, it’s a bit of a surprise to see that they’ve recently released a video for a track they never play live. “Psyche Or Like Scope” seemed a bit out of place on their 2009 album, Songbook, which boasted rich, harmonious songs like “Stupidland” or “Summergirl.” However with “Psyche Or Like Scope,” having as much magnetism as it has a nice solid electronica foundation (which still supports the comparisons to Fleetwood Mac), the song found its way up to the top on Parisian radio. It may not be folk, but it’s certainly proof that this band can bend their artistic pencils when it comes to writing great songs in other genres.

The video is laid-back as it is spacey and nicely portrays the feel-good vibes of the band members while it also caters to a more “European” sound. The clip is directed by Mareesa Stertz who got a lending hand from rest of Black Flamingo for the effects.

You can watch the video below as well as grab “Chugjug,” a tune off of last year’s EP, “Through the Trees” (which sounds more like the Family of the Year we locals know). However, if you’re into making new mixes of your favorite songs, the band has put their stems of “Psyche Or Like Scope” up for a remix contest. Take a listen to the tracks below and see what you feel like doing.

MP3: Family of the Year – Chugjug