Archer Spade is an unlikely duo compromised of Philly music veterans, world-reknowned klezmer trombonists Daniel Blacksberg and demon shredder Nick Millevoi. The combination has previously performed in seemingly every possible genre ranging from rock to jazz to chamber-pop and traditional Jewish music, as well as in Deli fave the Hassidic punk band Electric Simcha. They’re latest project creates a unique blend of their previous musical endeavors as they push the boundaries of their expansive musical knowledge and abilities. Also on the bill are Swedish born multi-instrumentalist Helena Espvall (Espers) and Brooklyn experimental/improv group, Mary Halvorson/Weasel Walter/Peter Evans Trio. Highwire Gallery 2040 Frankford Ave., $6, 7:30 pm, All Ages – Dan Brightcliffe

Check out the live performance footage below of “Pirhanas Club” by Man Man from their last hot and sweaty show at The Troc on August 5, 2011. It was shot by Fractal Circus and Woodship Films in conjunction with Scrapple TV.

Below is another new track “Car Song” from Spank Rock’s upcoming album Everything Is Boring and Everyone Is a Fucking Liar that will be released on September 27 via his label Bad Blood Records. It features an always welcomed contribution from Santigold. Enjoy!

Spank Rock feat. Santogold – Car Song 

We made it out to the 215 Magazine/Vitamin Water Uncapped Live showcase with Sun Airway and Work Drugs this past Saturday. Corporate promotional events are usually a hit or miss, especially in relation to the bands and their audiences. We have to give mad props to the artists. It’s rather difficult for them to perform in a room where it seems at least half of the crowd is more interested in the free booze. We had a blast either way. We hope that they did too. It’s always a treat to see bands that you really dig for free. And throw in some free alcohol – forgettaboutit! The venue was very accommodating – though we think that all who attended could agree that we could have used a little less Vitamin Water decorations (and definitely without the cheesy V-shaped wannabe metal guitars). It kind of felt like a marketing company threw up all over the venue. The sound also unfortunately had its issues, but the bands still put on enjoyable performances. All in all – the event was a success. Fun was definitely had. And you can’t really hate on the price as well as the talent that you had a chance to experience. You can check out some of our photos from the evening HERE.

Below is an ambient track called “Snake Tongues” from the B-side of The War on Drugs’ limited edition Slave Ambient cassette that their PR peeps just made available. On the stranger side of the press release, vocalist/guitarist Adam Granduciel, bassist Dave Hartley, and drummer Steve Urgo will be doing a live chat on ESPN.com’s SportsNation today at 3pm (EST) so tune and listen to their thoughts on the state of the NBA. You can also send in any questions that you might have for them. (Maryanne Louise Doman)

Snake Tongues by The War on Drugs

RAD SHOW ALERT! Tonight Creepoid will be invading West Philly at the Danger! Danger! Gallery along with the very promising young local post-punk outfit Psychic Teens. You should be familiar with the grunge-y psychedelic folk foursome already. Some Creepoid news – there are plans in the works for them to release a split release with the band Shores via No Idea Records. (BTW: If you rock, hit up Creepoid drummer Pat Troxell about hopping on one of his Phonographic Arts showcases.) Now, Psychic Teens is a relatively new trio that seems to have also grown up on a steady diet of the dark and gloomy music that dominated my high school years. They recently won The Deli’s Featured Artist(s) Poll, and if you haven’t downloaded their FREE tracks yet HERE, then you need to right now. Both Philly crews will be hosting out of towners Vaz (who features ex-members of Hammerhead) as well as Pygmy Lush and Pygmy Shrew. Yes, two bands with the word “pygmy” in their name on the same bill – what are the odds? Or is this another indie band name trend? Well, get to D!D!G early for the locals, but stay for the imports. Danger! Danger! Gallery, 5013 Baltimore Ave., 8pm, $5 – $10 donation, All Ages – Alexis V.

Matador Records just announced that Kurt Vile will be releasing a new EP on November 8 entitled So Outta Reach as well as a deluxe edition of Smoke Ring for My Halo on the same day. The EP is comprised of 6 tracks (5 of which were originally recorded during the Smoke Ring for My Halo sessions, and there is also a cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “Downbound Train”). So Outta Reach will be available on 12” vinyl and digital format (which you can pre-order HERE). You can check out the lead single from the EP called “The Creature” below as well as download it for FREE HERE. Enjoy!  

The Creature by Kurt Vile