Sleigh Bells have gone the way of Icona Pop, and so far we’re completely on board.

The world has been a bit too normal as of late, so it’s with a grin of excitement that we welcome Sleigh Bells back into the newsfeed here at UTG. Earlier today the group announced plans to release a new album entitled Bitter Rivals in October, and to mark the occasion they chose to also reveal the album’s lead single (which also happens to be the title track). The larger-than-life sound found on the group’s debut is still present, only it now comes with an extra dose of energetic pop sensibilities that will have your toes tapping in no time. You can stream the song below.

Bitter Rivals will feature ten tracks, including this single, when it arrives in stores October 8. The album was produced by guitarist Derek Miller and mixed by Andrew Dawson (Yeezus, Wolf, Watch the Throne).  Pre-orders are now ongoing via iTunes.

The debut from Sleigh Bells left a bit to be desired on our end, but “Bitter Rivals” hits us in all the right ways. Comment below and let us know your thoughts on the latest from Sleigh Bells.

Bitter Rivals Tracklist:
01. Bitter Rivals
02. Sugarcane
03. Minnie
04. Sing Like a Wire
05. Young Legends
06. Tiger Kit
07. You Don’t Get Me Twice
08. To Hell With You
09. 24
10. Love Sick

Sleigh Bells 2013 Tour Dates:
10/04 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls
10/10 – Vancouver, BC @ Commodore *
10/11 – Portland, OR @ Roseland *
10/12 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox at Market *
10/15 – Santa Ana, CA @ Observatory *
10/18 – Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey *
10/20 – San Francisco, CA @ Treasure Island Music Festival
10/22 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Grand *
10/23 – Denver, CO @ Bluebird *
10/25 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom *
10/26 – Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater *
10/27 – Austin, TX @ Stubb’s *
10/29 – Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage *
10/30 – Jacksonville, FL @ Freebird Live *
11/01 – St. Petesburg, FL @ State Theatre *
11/02 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room *
11/04 – Orlando, FL @ Firestone *
11/05 – Athens, GA @ Georgia Theatre
11/06 – Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre *
11/08 – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works *
11/09 – Columbus, OH @ Newport *
11/10 – Chicago, IL @ Metro *
11/12 – Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews *
11/13 – Toronto, ON @ Phoenix *
11/14 – Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom *
11/16 – Boston, MA @ Royale *
11/17 – Albany, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall *
11/19 – Washington, DC @ Upstate Concert Hall *
11/20 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer *
11/22 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5 +

* = w/ Doldrums
+ = w/ Danny Brown

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