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Sleigh Bells played SXSW (pics), opening for M.I.A. at Governors Island (tickets & more lineup info announced)

photos by P. Nick Curran

“The worst group in history just finished on stage at the Fader Fort, Sleigh Bells.” – Daniel Berkal

“Sleigh Bells just blew the doors off the Fader Fort” – Enthusiastic Amateur

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“M.I.A.-anointed Sleigh Bells closed the showcase with their bombastic drum-and-bass combination, a live show that’s growing leaner, tighter and stronger, like a prizefighter before a big payday. Alexis Krauss, Sleigh Bells’ frontwoman, is just soaked in superstar potential. She screams, coos, pumps her fist, snaps her head back in the “sexy-lady-moshing” style Sophie described earlier this week. Though the band is just Krauss and guitarist Derek Miller, they sound massive on songs like “A/B Machines,” “Crown on the Ground” and “Infinity Guitars.” With cred in tow, Sleigh Bells’ spring release should be one of the year’s most anticipated records.” [Time Out]

The review is from the Pitchfork show Sleigh Bells played at SXSW. The pictures are from the Fader Fort where they went on right before Bone Thugs n Harmony!

I previously posted that “M.I.A. is playing NYC & LA Hard Fests & Oya (lineup), co-releasing the new Sleigh Bells“. An update to that is that Sleigh Bells are opening the NYC show which is taking place at South Island Field @ Governors Island on Saturday, 7/24, 5pm. Blaqstarr, 12th Planet, Destructo, Nguzunguzu, Borgore & more” are also on the “Hard” bill. “$40 Pre-Sale Tickets / $45 Limited Advance Tickets / $55 Advance & Day of Show Tickets + $5 Round Trip Ferry Fee for all tickets”. On Sale Fri 3/26 at 12:00PM. More pictures from Fader, and a video, below….

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Sleigh Bells – Crown on the Ground from Boston Phoenix on Vimeo.