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Sleigh Bells

Sleigh Bells is an act on the Starverb influence map. Their sound grew out of Rhythm Nation, Oberhofer, M.I.A., Janet Jackson and Beyoncé. Those roots explain a lot about how Sleigh Bells arrange songs and choose their tones. They run in the same orbit as St. Vincent, Cults, Ladyhawke, Chairlift and Ratatat, sharing audiences, venues and reference points rather than a straight line of influence. Their influence carried into Grimes, Poppy and Dream Wife, where the same ideas turn up rearranged for a later generation. Altogether the chart holds 20 connections around Sleigh Bells, reaching back through Rhythm Nation and forward to Grimes. Follow any of those threads to keep travelling the influence between bands and genres on Starverb.

Background

Sleigh Bells is an American musical duo based in Brooklyn, New York, formed in 2008 and consisting of vocalist Alexis Krauss and guitarist/producer Derek Miller. The group became known for its overdriven style of noise pop, which incorporates elements from various genres, including pop, hip hop, metal, and punk.

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Roots — what shaped themLegacy — who they shapedKindred — same orbit
Sleigh BellsRhythm NationOberhoferM.I.A.Janet JacksonBeyoncéGrimesPoppyDream WifeSt. VincentCultsLadyhawkeChairliftRatatatLa RouxPerfume GeniusYeasayer

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Sleigh Bells connections

Sleigh Bells grew out of Rhythm Nation, Oberhofer, M.I.A. and Janet Jackson, shares an orbit with St. Vincent, Cults, Ladyhawke and Chairlift, went on to shape Grimes, Poppy and Dream Wife. 20 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.

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