Sleigh Bells Cover Story: Bringin' on the Heartbre...

Published Feb 20 2012 by Spin.com

Sleigh Bells Cover Story: Bringin' on the Heartbreak

Sleigh Bells' hit debut was relentlessly modern and oddly unrevealing. For the follow-up, they drew on hair metal and a personal tragedy. Then came the hard part. Full cover story from SPIN's March/April 2012 issue , on newsstands February 28.

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...recalls Krauss. "So I was used to hearing tracks and thinking about how I could lend my voice to them. Derek's music sounded like a really interesting challenge, but I wasn't thinking he was somebody I wanted to develop a creative relationship with."

Sleigh Bells Cover Story: Bringin' on the Heartbreak [Spin.com - Feb 20 2012]

...says Krauss. "This album has my R&B and pop influence. It's more melodic." Her hands flutter as...

Sleigh Bells Cover Story: Bringin' on the Heartbreak [Spin.com - Feb 20 2012]

...as she speaks. "It's also more personal. I was able to plug into the narrative."

Sleigh Bells Cover Story: Bringin' on the Heartbreak [Spin.com - Feb 20 2012]

Video: Sleigh Bells ? ?Demons?

Still riding high from the release of their Top Star-earning Reign of Terror, Sleigh Bells return today with a video for the album’s next single, “Demons”, plus a new remix of the track by Diplo. Check out both below.According to Pitchfork, the clip was ... [ Published May 22 2012 by Consequence of Sound ]

Entities: Derek Miller, Reign of Terror, Omaha (Nebraska, United States), Oklahoma City

First Reported May 13 2012 - Updated May 13 2012 - 1 Documents

House of Blues

Grog Shop presents @ House of Blues: Sleigh Bells / Class Actress / Jel

Buy Tickets Now!Doors 7:30 | Show 8:30Reign of Terror is the second studio album by the American noise pop duo Sleigh Bells. The album will be released through Mom+Pop on February 21, 2012The writing process for Reign of Terror began during the touring ... [ Published May 13 2012 by KTVU ]

Entities: Derek Miller, Reign of Terror, House of Blues

First Reported May 11 2012 - Updated May 11 2012 - 1 Documents

Robert Lange

Sleigh Bells aims to remain fiercely independent

Alexis Krauss and Derek Miller are Sleigh Bells. By ED CONDRAN Correspondent Calkins Media, Inc. | 0 commentsOpening for the Red Hot Chili Peppers isn’t an easy gig for Sleigh Bells.The quirky, young noise-pop duo doesn’t quite jibe with the long-of-tooth ... [ Published May 11 2012 by PhillyBurbs.com ]

Entities: Derek Miller, Robert Lange, Sonic

First Reported May 08 2012 - Updated May 08 2012 - 1 Documents

Derek Miller on Sleigh Bells' new album, 'SNL' and touring

Brooklyn noise-pop duo Derek Miller and Alexis Krauss, aka Sleigh Bells, may have just released "Reign of Terror," the follow-up to their critically acclaimed debut, "Treats," but, believe it or not, they have only written one song together so far. ... [ Published May 08 2012 by CNN ]

Entities: Derek Miller, Reign of Terror

First Reported May 04 2012 - Updated May 04 2012 - 1 Documents

Rolling Stone

Sleigh Bells Bring the Noise on Spring Tour

Sleigh Bells PhotosSleigh Bells VideosDerek E. Miller, Alexis Krauss and Jason Boyer of Sleigh Bells perform at St. Andrew's Hall in Detroit. "Hey, D.C., who wants to dance with me?" Sleigh Bells singer Alexis Krauss screamed midway through the Brooklyn ... [ Published May 04 2012 by Artist Direct ]

Entities: Derek Miller, Rolling Stone, Detroit (Michigan, United States)

First Reported Apr 29 2012 - Updated Apr 29 2012 - 1 Documents

Spike Jonze

Mates of fate

Call the Sleigh Bells hooking up a fluke. Call the Brooklyn duos record deal something even more far-fetched. In-f - - king-sane! Thats a pretty good description, says singer Alexis Krauss, laughing. I never believed in fate, but after meeting Derek [Miller] ... [ Published Apr 29 2012 by New York Post ]

Entities: Derek Miller, Spike Jonze, Guitar Center Inc, Cyndi Lauper, Reign of Terror

First Reported Feb 14 2012 - Updated Feb 15 2012 - 3 Documents

The New York Times Company

Stream Sleigh Bells' Reign of Terror

Photo by Patrick O'Dell The new record from Sleigh Bells , Reign of Terror , is out February 21 via Mom + Pop . The entire record is now streaming at The New York Times ' website . ... [ Published Feb 14 2012 by Pitchfork: Latest News ]

Entities: Reign of Terror, The New York Times Company

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Sleigh Bells – “Demons” Video, Diplo Remix [ Published May 22 2012 by Stereogum ] Here’s the clip for Sleigh Bells’ “Demons,” an intense visual that serves as the best summary of the visceral Sleigh Bells live experience to date. According to Pitchfork , it’s an homage to classic Pantera videos and it’s composed of live footage ...
Sleigh Bells Announce Summer Tour [ Published May 07 2012 by Pitchfork: Latest News ] Sleigh Bells will continue touring in support of Reign of Terror this summer, with a newly announced July tour of North America. (They're on the road with Red Hot Chili Peppers now.) The new dates include a stop at Pitchfork Music Festival ...
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Fug Madness 2012: Results, Elite Eight Preview,... [ Published Mar 24 2012 by GoFugYourself ] Some towering contenders went out this time, but the matchups that remain are INTENSE. Like, the Bjork Bracket standoff here… major. And Cher. WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN IN CHER. By which I mean, her bracket. LOOK: (3) VANESSA HUDGENS vs. (16) KOURTNEY ...
Elite Gymnastics and Javelin Tour With Sleigh B... [ Published Mar 22 2012 by Pitchfork: Latest News ] Sleigh Bells are touring with quite a crew on their trek in support of their new album Reign of Terror . In addition to sharing stages with Diplo and Liturgy , Charli XCX, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Jennifer Herrema's Black Bananas , they've now ...