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Sleigh Bells to Perform on SNL

Sleigh Bells to Perform on <i>SNL</i>

Sleigh Bells announced in a press release today that they are set to make their network TV debut on Saturday Night Live on Feb. 18. The duo will perform two songs, “Comeback Kid” and “End of the Line,” from the forthcoming Reign of Terror, which will be released Feb. 21 on Mom + Pop Music.  read more

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Watch Sleigh Bells' "Comeback Kid" Music Video

Watch Sleigh Bells' "Comeback Kid" Music Video

Sleigh Bells released their video for “Comeback Kid” today. The clip is a rowdy, dark cut that sees frontwoman Alexis Krauss wielding a gun while she jumps on a bed. Make sure you watch the whole thing to see guitarist Derek Miller’s epic mustard bottle-toss into a grocery basket.  read more

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Listen to a New Sleigh Bells Single, "Comeback Kid"

Listen to a New Sleigh Bells Single, "Comeback Kid"

Sleigh Bells released their second song today from their sophomore album, Reign of Terror. The track is titled “Comeback Kid” and is another three-minute burst of super-distorted Sleigh Bells goodness. The track is being offered as a download if you preorder the album on iTunes, which is out Feb. 21 on Mom + Pop.  read more

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Sleigh Bells Announce February Tour Dates

Sleigh Bells Announce February Tour Dates

Noise pop duo Sleigh Bells have announced select tour dates in support of their forthcoming album. Alexis Krauss and Derek Miller will release their highly anticipated Reign of Terror, their follow-up to 2010’s Treats on Feb. 21 via Mom + Pop.  read more

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25 Albums We're Looking Forward to in 2012

25 Albums We're Looking Forward to in 2012

It’s 2012, a year long-rumored to bring about the end of the world. So, if our time really is limited, there's no reason to waste it on bad music. Here are 25 albums we expect to be among the best of the year.   read more

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Hear a New Sleigh Bells Track, "Born to Lose"

Hear a New Sleigh Bells Track, "Born to Lose"

The first single from Sleigh Bells’ sophomore album is available now. The track is called “Born to Lose” and is the second track on the upcoming Reign of Terror, which follows up last year’s Treats.  read more

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Sleigh Bells Release Reign of Terror Details

Sleigh Bells Release <i>Reign of Terror</i> Details

The band released a track list for the album, which includes tracks titled “True Shred Guitar” and “Leader of the Pack,” Pitchfork points out. The band has said in previous interviews that Reign of Terror would be a much darker take on the band.   read more

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Sleigh Bells Announce New Album

Sleigh Bells Announce New Album

The "next big thing" from 2010 is back have announced via a new website that they are working on a new album called Reign of Terror. The bombastic genre-mashing duo posted a video on the site last night that features lead singer Alexis Krauss staring into a mirror in a military suit and some backstage footage.   read more

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20 Great Guy/Gal Musical Pairings Right Now

20 Great Guy/Gal Musical Pairings Right Now

The musical equivalent of blending estrogen and testosterone sometimes yields a beautifully crafted sonic love child....  read more

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Indie Rockers Before They Were Famous

Indie Rockers Before They Were Famous

Whether it’s their ability to stimulate our ears or wow us onstage with their performances, musicians often seem surrounded by aura that makes them seem infinitely cooler compared to all of us fans. But long before these rockers made their way into the limelight, we tend to forget that they were a lot like the rest of us. Thanks to the good folks at Stereogum, who last week dug up a series of our favorite artists during their younger years, we can see that these indie rockers were once just simply child-actors, student filmmakers and Elvis impersonators. Check out some...  read more

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