A few Chicago music news bites

• Archie Powell and the Exports released a video for the title track of their debut album Skip Work.

• Blane Fonda have launched a Kickstarter project in order to fund their first full-length album. They are more than halfway to their goal and are offering rewards for various levels of donations. You can check it out and watch a video they made specifically for the project here.

• Greg Kot of the Tribune published an interview with the members of Chicago rock mainstays Eleventh Dream Day.

• In the mood for something different from the typical rock gig? This Friday, April 22, Reggies will hold a performance by Environmental Encroachment, a "magic circus band" whose shows include everything from acrobatics and parades to costumes and fire spinning. Arrive early for MC Sparkplug, DFM and Moon Furies. 8 p.m., $5, 21 and over.

•  Chicagoist dived two new rock and roll records out of the Windy City: White Mystery's sophomore effort Blood and Venom and Implodes' Black Earth.