Sleigh Bells

Last night I dragged my ass down Webster Hall to see Yeasayer after being extremely hungover and working an 11 hour day.  Yes, I love music that much! Yeasayer was fantastic and we will be posting about them later.  But since we always give them so much love I thought I would tell you about a little band with an explosive sound that goes by the name of Sleigh Bells. 

Their name is definitely misleading because these for sure are NOT the kind of sleigh bells that Dancer and Prancer have on their harnesses.  These are the kind of sleigh bells that fire breathing dragons carrying the Prince of Darkness to rain chaos down on Earth would be wearing.

Think Amanda Blank mixed with Allison Mosshart. Add a heavy electro bass and screaming guitar reminiscent of Ratatat’s earlier albums and there you will find Sleigh Bells.  The best part about this duo is Alexis wild stage presence and Derek’s unwavering confidence.  She stomps around on stage belting out high pitched screams leading in to singable melodies then jumps up on the speakers leaning fully in to the crowd while he shreds confidently in the background hitting the mark every time, building Alexis sound with every chord. Their Freshmen album, Treats is out May, 11th and I can’t wait for some of that delicious ear candy.

-music from my ears. to yours. with love. jp

http://www.myspace.com/sleighbellsmusic

pictures courtesy of http://sheenabeaston.com