Archive for June, 2010
If you missed Sleigh Bells . . .
If you missed the release of Sleigh Bells’ debut singles and album a few months back now is the time to get on it, just in time for summer!
They are a male female duo who have come up with a seriously unique album with “Treats,” a great contrast between the smooth voice of singer Alexis Krauss and the rough effects, production and guitar work from t’other guy, Derek Miller.
Featured track here “Tell ‘Em” was their debut single and yup, it’s pretty sweet.
Sleigh Bells – Tell ‘Em
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Spotify Album Link
Sleigh Bells – Treats
Out Now, Example – Kickstarts
This week I give my best new single to Example just ahead of Bloc Party’s Kele. New Kele single Tenderoni is definitely a blistering few minutes, but I guess I got nostalgic for the fact that I’ve wanted Example to get the recognition I think he has deserved for a while.
That said, when I first became aware of him with his clever, but slightly haunting tune What We Made, I didn’t think his mainstream breakthrough would be coming in the shape of the club friendly efforts we’re hearing from his soon to be released new album.
“Watch The Sun Come Up” and “Won’t Go Quietly” have been followed up by the more relaxed “Kickstarts” of which I don’t doubt that I will be hearing a lot of this summer . . .
Example – Kickstarts
By the way, if you’re into your dubstep, it’s ‘Bar9′ on the pretty ferocious remix
