Lest too much time lapse between album releases, electronic-pop duo Phantogram (whose debut, Eyelid Movies, came out in early 2010) will release a “mini-LP” next month. Nightlife is due out Nov. 1 on Barsuk Records.

The label unleashed the first track of what appears to be a six-song collection – a handy companion to the fall tour (which stops in Phoenix on Nov. 5) and something to bridge the gap until the next album is released.

Josh Carter (vocals/guitar) says Nightlife serves as “kind of an extension” to Eyelid Movies, and Don’t Move certainly retains that album’s feel with its synth/horn stabs punctuating another of the group’s hip-hop-inspired beats.

• Phantogram | Don’t Move

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The first show for Crescent Ballroom isn’t until Oct. 3, but the new downtown Phoenix concert venue from Stateside Presents promoter Charlie Levy has inspired plenty of excitement and prose – not to mention a concert calendar that’s starting to look mighty impressive.

Newest on the list is a Nov. 5 date for electronic-pop duo Phantogram, whom we saw last October in what turned out to be a packed and sweaty fun time. I’m assuming some new music is in the works after the early 2010 release of Eyelid Movies.

Reptar opens the 18-and-over show and tickets ($14-$15) go on sale this Thursday.

• Phantogram | When I’m Small

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