The crowd was wild at the sold out album release show of Sleigh Bells at the Ridgewood Masonic Temple in Brooklyn May 11th. Standing in the front row lead to bruises and body aches that still remain, but it was totally worth it. Opening for them were Sundelles and Cults who both brought great performances. I fell in love with Madeline Follin the female vocalist for Cults who was as cute as a button with her mousy voice and long brunette hair, her male counterpart, Brian Oblivion, was quite handsome as well. Both bands have already found their ways into my Ipod.
Sleigh Bells began with a heavy metal intro by guitarist Derek Miller who did the same the past two times I've seen them (Sleigh Bells begins most shows this way). However, once Alexis Krauss (the vocalist) came on, my body was uncomfortably pushed forward onto the stage by the massive crowd (this was expected). As they started playing Tell Em I let go of my pains and immediately started dancing with the rest of the crowd. Beach balls and even inflated dolphins were tossed around the crowd as Alexis danced on stage, crowd surfed, and held my hand several times. I even got mike time along with others. The set list was as follows: Tell Em, Infinity Guitars, A/B MAchines, Kids, Riot Rhythm, Treats, Straight A's, Holly (which sadly didn't make it onto Treats), Crown on the Ground, and Rill Rill.
I have never seen so many photographers at one show before both off and on stage. Despite rumors of M.I.A. attending like their last show at Coco66 no special guest showed up :(. Overall the show was awesome and they finally had merch too. I also suggested to Derek that they stop for a show in New Orleans, turns out that not only are they planning to, but his parents are from the 504!
CHEK IT: Cults on Pitchfork
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