CUT OF THE DAY: SLEIGH BELLS – “END OF THE LINE”
Sleigh Bells ring, are you listening? I feel like this Brooklyn band is riding the wave as indie pop darlings. I don’t really know what the big deal is with this duo. They have a unique sound, but they’re alright at best. There are a handful of songs that are pretty dope, but for the most part it’s repetitive.
Derek Miller and Alexis Krauss are bringing aggressively fuzzed-out guitar rock with vocals that sometimes get lost in the chaos. Krauss is just above a whisper at times and more often than not, she’s kind of just talking tough. Her tattooed upper half is a tad bit intimidating and I’m curious if she dresses like that in real life. They’re the type of band that you don’t want to turn off when you hear them, but I’m not actively seeking out their albums or anything. “End of the Line” is a hot jam and I feel it’s the shining star on Reign of Terror.
Sleigh Bells just rocked Saturday Night Live February 18th as Maya Rudolph made her triumphant return to the show. Why was there another dude on stage with them? It totally looked like Miller’s brother. So random. The real story on SNL was the glorious appearance of super-dope supermodel Kate Upton. She was one of the guests during the always funny ‘What Up With That’ sketch. There’s nothing better than watching Jason Sudeikis dance in that warmup suit. Seriously. Well at least if Kate Upton is involved…
THE GRATEFUL DEAD – “TENNESSEE JED”
Well it’s official, my posse of 5 is locked and loaded for Bonnaroo. Tickets, flights, minivan, it’s on. The first time I went in 2006, Phil & Friends closed out the festival on Sunday night. I was praying that they played “Tennessee Jed.” It only made sense right? It started to rain during the show. My buddy Matt and I found a random tent near the show. We didn’t know that 2 angels would be hiding inside with ponchos and treats. If we weren’t already involved with the women we’d eventually marry, I swear these girls were meant to be our wives. They were so nice. For some foolish reason, Phil & Friends didn’t play “Tennessee Jed.” It was the only disappointing moment in a weekend filled with fun. Can’t wait to drink all day and rock all night. “Tennessee, Tennessee, there aint no place I’d rather be.”
B’S RULE, C’S DROOL
54 days with no caffeine or alcohol.
13 days til Black Keys and beers.
