This next artist was just recently brought to my attention. Brett Gleason is Brooklyn based artist whose first solo effort, The Dissonance, is a unique fusion of alt-rock and electronica, combining the piano based approach of a singer/songwriter with dark electronica. Think White Lies, but a little darker, a little more electronic, and heavier on the piano (which I always enjoy).
One of 2009’s breakout bands, Sleigh Bells is a lo-fi, noise pop, duo based in brooklyn, composed of Alexis Krauss (vocals) and Derek E. Miller (songwriter, guitarist, producer). The due recently signed to M.I.A.’s record label N.E.E.T. and will release their debut album, Treats, next month.
After a huge showing at this years Coachella, the duo is set to play the upcoming Pitchfork Music Festival and finishing up a NA trek with Yeasayer. Let’s just say Sleigh Bells is poised to have a huge 2010.
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