Sleigh Bells; "Born To Lose" + "Comeback Kid"

If you're like me, highly anticipating the release of Sleigh Bells' Reign of Terror, then these two tracks off the upcoming record should tide you over until February 14th, or Valentine's Day for all the lovers out there. Sticking with the formula we found on their debut Treats, we hear lots of heavy riffs, cooed and shouted vocals and drum machine beats, which all create the illusion that you've blown your speakers.

"Born To Lose," is probably my favorite of the two, which is a little darker then we've heard from the electro-dance-punk duo in the past. But "Comeback Kid" is nearly as good and its video features an epic mustard bottle toss that is not to be missed! Check it out.

"Born To Lose" - Sleigh Bells


"Comeback Kid" - Sleigh Bells

Who Exactly Are The Beatles? + Sleigh Bells on New Album

I saw a post on Stereogum the other day I thought was interesting. I Hate Young People hit the streets and asked a bunch of random teenagers to name a Beatles song, or just one of The Beatles. As you can probably guess, it was a fail of epic proportions. How sad is it that so many people know nothing about one of the bands that literally played a massive role in changing the face of music. I really don't understand. Watch the clip below; if anything, it's pretty entertaining. 

 

Treats was an insanely awesome, boombastic, noisy party-album that left your ears ringing for days. Well now, Brooklyn's dance-punk duo, Sleigh Bells are preparing to do it again. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Derek Miller and Alexis Krauss say that they are planning to record new material in June and have a new record out in early 2012. They promise stronger arrangements, more emotional content and tons of volume. So if your speakers didn't fuzz out completely from listening to their debut, you still have some time to grab a new set. Watch the interview below.

In the News: Friendly Fires Return, Jay-Z Produces, Glee and KOL Still Fighting + New Sleigh Bells Video!

Friendly Fires, the alternative-dance trio of St Albans, England have confirmed the title of their second album which they plan to release this spring. The record is entitled, Pala, after the fictitious, Buddhist sanctuary in Aldous Huxley's 1962 novel, Island. Personally, I'm pretty excited about this. Friendly Fires are by far one of the most awesome bands I've come across in the last few years. Not to mention, they put on a great live show and live up to their name; they're actually really friendly! I met frontman Ed Macfarlane two years ago at Lee's Palace. We talked about restaurants in Toronto and how cheese makes you gassy, especially before going on stage. Can't wait for this album! It was co-produced by Paul Epworth, so we should expect greatness.

According to Spin, hip hop giant, Jay-Z, has confirmed that he will be co-producing a remake of Annie, staring Willow Smith. I hate remakes which I guess makes me completely biased in thinking this is going to be a sinking ship. But, seriously? Just because she's a “Smith” and her brother cut it in The Karate Kid, doesn't mean she needs to reinvent the original Carrot Top.

The gloves are still not off between Glee's Ryan Murphy and Kings of Leon. According to Rolling Stone, Murphy sent an email to Perez Hilton (of all people) accusing drummer, Nathan Followill of being a homophobe (read Followill's tweet in the post below). The Glee creator continued to say that the cast loves KOL's music, but “cannot condone or even laugh at their clear disdain of gay people.” Followill replied through a tweet which read: “I'm sorry for anyone that misconstrued my comments as homophobic or misogynistic. I'm so not that kind of person. I really do apologize.” Will the madness ever end? Why can't we all just get along?

Today the Brooklyn electro-dance-punk duo, Sleigh Bells, released the music video for their latest single, “Rill Rill,” which you can find on their loud debut, Treats. Singer Alexis Krauss plays the role of a murderous schoolgirl, abandoning her beaten bandmate, guitarist Derek Miller, after throwing him out of her car while in the desert. Then she's off to school. Check it out! It's a good track, I promise.