An M.I.A. Cameo at the Sleigh Bells Show!

If only Santa's sleigh bells rocked as hard as Brooklyn-based electro-pop duo Sleigh Bells, we would all enjoy Christmas music a whole lot more. Songwriter and guitar player Derek Miller and singer Alexis Krauss have proven to be a formidable indie duo as of late, drawing backing from M.I.A.'s record label, N.E.E.T. and touring this summer with Ms. Arulpragasam, Yeasayer and Major Lazer. Not bad for a band whose debut LP hasn't even come out yet.

Kraus and Miller practically set the stage at the intimate Greenpoint venue Coco 66 on fire Friday night, where they performed with Mr. Dream. The room almost broke the sound barrier when unexpected guest M.I.A. came on stage for the encore.  No need to fret if you missed this awesome scene, M.I.A. and Sleighbells will be sharing the stage together this summer on Governors Island. After Friday night, we can guarantee it'll be worth the trek.