Seattle – Sleigh Bells has always toyed with the line between loud noise-rock and jangle-pop, a combination that’s somehow seems to work. The Brooklyn duo released its third album, “Bitter Rivals”, October 8th and with it, has proven that the combination alone isn’t a recipe for success. Bitter Rivals is not the most listenable album from the
Sunday night shows usually bring out a wide range of fans, and Sleigh Bells’ show at The Metro in Chicago was no different. This sold out show was originally supposed to happen on a Friday night in September, but due to Derek Miller injuring his arm, it was rescheduled to a slightly colder, but still
After an amazing experience at Bonneroo, I couldn’t wait to go to my home town Pitchfork Music Festival. Braving the rain the crowds poured over to see Japandroids. Holy cow where I have been when it comes to this band. Obviously this crowd and the other photographers were on top of their game as the
The second day of Pitchfork started much like the first with an angry sky that interfered with my listening. After getting a late start I managed to get to the fest just as Cults were sound checking through the rain drops. Then the music festival gods decided enough was enough and the sun welcomed Madeline
Good news for fans of new music: FYF Fest is proud to announce its return to the Los Angeles State Historic Park in downtown Los Angeles, where it’s been held for the past four years. Taking place on Sept 1 and 2 (which is Labor Day weekend), the festival will include performances by the newly
Since they formed in 2008, Brooklyn’s Sleigh Bells have been one of the most popular and acclaimed new bands to hit the scene. With the release of their second album, Reign of Terror, in February on Mom + Pop Records, the duo of Derek Miller and Alexis Krauss have seen their profile grow in ways
Releases Limited Edition Javelin and Javelin 2 12”s Digitally Brooklyn-based beat makers Javelin will embark on a coast to coast tour with Sleigh Bells, including a headlining NYC date at Brooklyn Bowl. The group recently returned to SXSW this year for a week of mesmerizing sets, earning them Flavorpill‘s ’SXSW favorite discoveries.‘ The site praised their sweat-inducing sets and ability
NPR’s All Songs Considered rings in the new year by telling us about new music from Reign Of Terror , Sleigh Bells (Shown), Craig Finn, Sharon Van Etten and many more. http://tinyurl.com/AllSongsConsidered1
The Jezabels will be releasing their stand-out single, “Trycolour” on Monday 12th December 2011. Having signed in the US to independent label Mom+Pop Records (Sleigh Bells, Freelance Whales, Metric, etc) The Jezabels will take a quick pit-stop in the UK, between their North American tour and their return to Australia, to play a headline show
Continuing where we left off from my Sasquatch! in Review: Part One post, Saturday night of Sasquatch! had me waiting patiently for Robyn’s set to start at the Bigfoot stage. I tried to get into the Banana Shack dance tent to watch The Glitch Mob, but it was packed. What I could hear of the