Brooklyn noise-pop duo Sleigh Bells has announced the release of a brand new album! Their sixth full-length record, titled ‘Bunky Becky Birthday Boy,’ will be available on April 4th via Mom+Pop, four years after the release of 2021's ‘TEXIS.’ The band, consisting of vocalist Alexis Krauss and producer/guitarist Derek Miller, made their comeback late last month with the energetic single ‘Wanna Start A Band?’ and have now released the album's opening track, ‘Bunky Pop.’ According to Derek, “We wanted the track to evoke the feeling of a dog having the best moment of her life without any self-consciousness.” He added that “‘Bunky Pop’ shaped the entire record, and Bunky Becky became a character interwoven throughout each song. We decided to introduce her friend, Roxette Ric, allowing us to blend elements of autobiography and fiction.”
The album will feature eleven tracks and has a somewhat conceptual theme, reflecting aspects of the band’s own experiences. The title is loosely inspired by Alexis' dog’s nickname, who unfortunately passed away a few years ago. “‘Bunky Becky’ was a nickname for Alexis’ dog Riz, who died in December 2023. After her passing, Alexis and I discussed creating an anthem for her,” Derek explains. “Then Alexis’ son Wilder was born, making him the birthday boy. Although the title might sound a bit silly — and it’s perfectly fine to laugh — with some context, it represents life and death. We lost someone we loved, and we welcomed someone else we love.”
Check out the video for the colorful, hyperpop-influenced track below.
The tracklist for ‘Bunky Becky Birthday Boy’ includes:
- Bunky Pop
- Wanna Start A Band?
- Life Was Real
- Roxette Ric
- This Summer
- Can I Scream
- Badly
- Blasted Shadow
- Real Special Cool Thing
- Hi Someday
- Pulse Drips Quiet
The band will also embark on a North American tour to promote the upcoming release. Here are the dates:
**MAY 2025**
- 07 Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
- 08 Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre
- 09 Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory - Constellation Room
- 10 Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up
- 13 San Francisco, CA @ August Hall - Music Hall
- 16 Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
- 17 Vancouver, BC @ Hollywood Theatre
- 19 Seattle, WA @ Neptune Theatre
- 21 Denver, CO @ Summit
- 23 Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall - Downstairs
- 24 Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
- 25 Austin, TX @ Mohawk
- 28 Tampa, FL @ The RITZ Ybor
- 29 Orlando, FL @ Plaza Live
- 30 Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
**JUNE 2025**
- 01 Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West
- 02 Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
- 03 Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
- 05 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
- 06 Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
- 07 New York, NY @ Webster Hall
- 10 Toronto, ON @ Axis Club Theatre
- 11 Detroit, MI @ El Club
- 12 Chicago, IL @ The Metro
- 14 Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line
- 15 Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre
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