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Sleigh Bells Don't Do Drama After 17 Years: 'The Best Friendships Last'
Sleigh Bells’ Alexis Krauss and Derek Miller exclusively spoke to Us Weekly about their new LP, ‘Bunky Becky Birthday Boy’
When Sleigh Bells released their debut album, Treats, in 2010, even their most ardent fans might have had a hard time imagining a future beyond the distortion-drenched riffs of “Infinity Guitars.” The band was a moment, for sure, but in a world of ever-shortening attention spans, no wave ever lasts too long. On the surface, Bunky Becky Birthday Boy may sound like a typical Sleigh Bells record — amps turned up to 11, floor-shaking beats, noisy guitars — it’s actually full of emotion. First single “Wanna Start a Band?” has the magic of classic Sleigh Bells stompers like “Crown on the Ground,” while “This Summer” is an exuberant ode to the warmest season (with a touch of the apocalypse for good measure).
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