The Fall Archer joined seminal Manchester post-punk group
The Fall in March 2003 as a bass guitarist, replacing Jim Watts. He left in April 2004 and was replaced by Steve Trafford. Archer had been occasionally involved in some capacity before he joined, and continued to do so for the remainder of their active years as musical contributor, backing vocalist or recording engineer. •
The Real New Fall LP (2003) – one track only • "(We Wish You) A Protein Christmas" (2003) • "Theme from Sparta F.C. #2" (2004) •
Fall Heads Roll (2005) – three tracks only •
The Remainderer (2013)
PJ Harvey Archer was a touring member of
PJ Harvey's band in 2004. The 'Uh Huh Her' tour, featuring Archer, became the 2006 live documentary
Please Leave Quietly.
The Pixies Archer replaced
Kim Deal on bass for
The Pixies' 2014 album
Indie Cindy. == Other work ==