Sleigh Bells

Well, I'm honestly not sure what to say about these guys so I'll start with the facts. Sleigh Bells is a female/male duo comprised of Derek Miller and Alexis Krauss. Evidently they are the 2 leftovers after the other members of their group left to form Surfer Blood, of which I am totally a fan. They're releasing their first full length on May 11th on NEET Recordings, which is run by M.I.A.. There's something about it I really dig, but I don't necessarily love all the songs I've heard. I think it's the lo-fi rock sound mixed with some pretty filthy hip-hop beats. So, listen to it and let me know if I'm crazy. Here are a couple songs that are pretty boss.

Crown On The Ground

Infinity Guitars

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Surfer Blood: Astro Coast

This is the debut album from West Palm Beach, Florida’s Surfer Blood entitled Astro Coast and was released on Kanine Records. Their sound kind of continues in the vain of the “lo-fi” that seemed to almost overtake 2009. The only difference is that they don’t use the “lo-fi” angle as a crutch to make the music seem more authentic. I guess what I mean is they use it as a tool and not to skew focus. Anyway, I’ve read some reviews that compare Surfer Blood to bands like early Weezer and The Shins and I think that is a pretty decent comparison. It’s poppy but still manages to rock out pretty consistently. Dig it.
Surfer Blood – Floating Vibes

Surfer Blood - Swim

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