After this week, it'll seem like Derek Miller and Alexis Krauss have come out of nowhere to form the outfit on everyone's CMJ breakout list. But there are roots, dug deep and spread far: Past members ...

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Dialing in from Kingston, New York, Derek Miller has happily replanted himself somewhere new. Removed from Brooklyn, New York—his home of 11-plus years and where he and Alexis Krauss, his other half ...

The juxtaposition of Alexis Krauss’ sweet vocals against harsh, gritty beats, synths and guitar from Derek Miller has been Sleigh Bells’ signature since the band’s debut album eight years ago. The duo ...

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Sleigh Bells, the duo of Alexis Krauss and Derek Miller, slashed and burned their way into the popular consciousness in the fall of 2009 with a mixture of crass, abrasive guitars and tinnitus-inducing ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X When Sleigh Bells released their debut album, Treats, in 2010, even their most ardent fans might ...

Alexis Krauss and Derek Miller of the Brooklyn electro-pop band Sleigh Bells are suing Demi Lovato for copyright infringement. The pair allege that Lovato's 2015 track "Stars" includes an unlicensed ...

They're back, baby! Grab all the crowns and throw them on the ground because Sleigh Bells have returned. It's been about 15 years since the great New York noise-pop duo released their classic debut ...

Sleigh Bells have always been good at conjuring genuinely weird, completely captivating new pop riffs, and their latest single, “Wanna Start A Band?” is no exception. The new track—their first in ...

How does a band go from owner of a MySpace page to Internet obsession? A look back at the rise of everyone’s new favorite band Sleigh Bells — whose debut album, Treats, is out today — explains a lot.