Too cool for school duo Sleigh Bells has a new music video for “Rill Rill”; though one of the softer tracks off of Treats, the video doesn’t stray from unsettling images, like a head wound on poor Derek or Alexis posing with knives. Regardless, it’s a cool video and we like the continuation of the high school motif (see: “Infinity Guitars“). Now, Alexis, if you could just tell us where you got that denim jacket…

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This song is filthy, rude, and full of ‘tude. Those were all compliments by the way. Listen to this aggressively lo-fi Sleigh Bells B-side, “Holly,” which originally appeared on their demo – but has since been reworked. In the track, Alexis sings, “We’ll tell you who’s boss.” Sounds like they just did.

Sleigh Bells, thanks for redeeming yourselves after having sold your souls to MTV.

MP3: Sleigh Bells “Holly”

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Alexis and Derek of Brooklyn noise-pop band Sleigh Bells were most definitely those bad kids in school who would sneak out of school to smoke cigarettes and burn sh*t for fun. In their new music video “Infinity Guitars,” the two strut with steez clad in a varsity / jean jacket, looking badass like modern-day John Bender (The Breakfast Club). The video is an appropriate visual representation of what the song sounds like – cheerleaders and burning guitars included. Enjoy the Phil Pinto-directed video below.

Sleigh Bells “Infinity Guitars” from Phil Pinto on Vimeo.

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If you haven’t RSVP’d yet for The Creators Project NYC show, then do it here NOW. The June 26th show will take place at Milk Studios and just look at the line up. Something seems suspect. A free show featuring Die Antwoord, Interpol, Mark Ronson, Sleigh Bells, and The Rapture in addition to DJ sets from Tame Impala, XXXchange, and The Golden Filter. Um – something is rotten in the state of Denmark; where’s the catch? While we investigate the horrors that surely must lie waiting for us once we are packed like cattle inside Milk Studios, enjoy this promotional video featuring lilting limey, Mark Ronson discussing his forthcoming album Record Collection and what it’s like to be the man with Midas touch.

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TMAP longtime favorite Sleigh Bells are poised for world domination like we predicted. Check out their tour dates below and our video of them performing “Ring Ring” back in ’09 (harmony provided by a tone deaf frat boy from Philly). We know quality when we sees it. Purchase Sleigh Bells debut album Treats here.

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Sleigh Bells Summer ’10 Tour

06-11 Rijeka, Croatia – Hartera Festival
07-01 Baltimore, MD – Ottobar
07-02 Washington, DC – Rock and Roll Hotel
07-03 Pittsburgh, PA – Brillobox
07-04 Philadelphia, PA – Bamboo Bar (Making Time)
07-06 Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle
07-08 West Palm Beach, FL – Respectables
07-09 Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbits
07-10 Atlanta, GA – Vinyl
07-11 Nashville, TN – The End
07-12 Indianapolis, IN – Radio Radio
07-13 Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop
07-14 Louisville, KY – Zanzabar
07-15 Detroit, MI – Magic Stick
07-17 Los Angeles, CA – LA State Historic Park
07-18 Chicago, IL – Pitchfork Music Festival
07-20 Toronto, Onatario – Mod Club
07-21 Montreal, Quebec – Il Motore
07-22 Allston, MA – Great Scott
07-24 New York, NY – Governors Island
08-11 Oslo, Norway – Oya Festival
08-13 Gothenburg, Sweden – Way Out West Festival
08-14 Helsinki, Finland – Flow Festival

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