Sleigh Bells (band)

Sleigh Bells
Sleigh Bells performing at the Southbound festival in March 2011
Sleigh Bells performing at the Southbound festival in March 2011
Background information
OriginBrooklyn, New York, US
GenresNoise pop
Years active2008–present
Labels
Members
  • Alexis Krauss
  • Derek E. Miller
Websitewww.tornclean.com

Sleigh Bells are an American musical duo based in Brooklyn, New York, formed in 2008 and consisting of vocalist Alexis Krauss and guitarist/producer Derek E. Miller. They became known for their overdriven style of noise pop, which incorporates elements from various genres including pop, hip hop, metal, and punk.[1]

After signing to M.I.A.'s N.E.E.T. Recordings and the independent label Mom + Pop Music, Sleigh Bells released their debut album Treats (2010) to critical acclaim.[2] They followed with Reign of Terror (2012), Bitter Rivals (2013), and Jessica Rabbit (2016). Their fifth album, Texis, was released in September 2021.

  1. ^ Phares, Heather. "Sleigh Bells - Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  2. ^ "Reviews for Treats by Sleigh Bells". Metacritic. Retrieved February 14, 2012.