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School of Seven Bells

School of Seven Bells's Genre:

Indie Electronic, Dream Pop

Biography

Ben Curtis fled Secret Machines in 2007 to focus on School of Seven Bells, an electronics-enhanced dream pop group formed with twin sister vocalists Claudia and Alejandra Deheza (also of On!Air!Library!). They debuted in 2007 on Sonic Cathedral with the 7" recording My Cabal, which featured a remix on the B-side from Robin Guthrie -- Guthrie's Cocteau Twins, as well as several of the artists the Cocteaus inspired, from My Bloody Valentine to Medicine, as well as Curve, being apparent touchstones. Two other releases were out before the end of the year: the Face to Face on High Places 7" (Radium) and The Class of 73 Bells (Warp), a four-track Prefuse 73 EP featuring the group's input. The group's activities the following year included Silent Grips, a 7" released on Suicide Squeeze, and that October's Alpinisms, released on Ghostly International. They released the bigger-sounding Disconnect from Desire in July 2010 through Ghostly and Vagrant. Claudia left the group three months later, and by the end of the following February, Ghostory -- the third School of Seven Bells album -- was out on Ghostly/Vagrant. Claudia has also recorded an album with Prefuse 73/Scott Herren, Singular (2006), as A Cloud Mireya. ~ Andy Kellman

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FILTER's Culture Collide 2012

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Top 50 Indie songs of 2012

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Indie Sleepover

This station features love songs for hipsters. Awkward glances, relationships founded over a shared love of the same band, and nights spent making out to Neutral Milk Hotel. If you think Valentine’s Day’s earlier records are better- this is the station for you. Featuring tracks from The Magnetic Fields, The Postal Service, Little Dragon, The Smiths, and more.

FILTER Magazine

Good music will prevail. These are the words that FILTER lives by. In an ever-evolving musical landscape, we're here to help. Through FILTER Magazine Radio, we want to help you discover your new favorite band.

Indie Electronic

Cutting-edge sounds have a home on Indie Electronic. Hear new music from Cut Copy, M83, Crystal Castles, Ellie Goulding, and Hot Chip, indie dance party favorites from MGMT, Justice and LCD Soundsystem, plus emerging artists from around the globe like SBTRKT, Washed Out and Neon Indian.

Nylon Jams

Nylon Jams features music hand-picked by Nylon’s editors and tracks from artists that have been featured in the pages of the magazine. From cutting edge indie bands to the latest in sophisticated electronic music- you’ll experience the same music discovery on this station that you've come to rely on Nylon for. This is the sound of contemporary culture, fashion, and lifestyle. This is Nylon Jams.

Indie

Indie on Slacker Radio is actually a showcase of many different genres, all unified by a common spirit and ethos. Call it College Rock, Post-Punk, Pre-Emo, Indie Rock, Twee Pop, Riot Grrl; call it whatever you like. Just know that all the music on the Indie station is created with the same independent spirit. Hear indie music spanning from the late 70's up until now.

Alternative Chill

Alternative Chill on Slacker Radio is the ultimate "Easy Listening for Hipsters." The station is a hybrid of Electronic Chill artists, singer/songwriters and Indie rock songs that dip into the ethereal. You can expect to hear Jeff Buckley, Thievery Corporation, Radiohead, Sigur Ros, Nada Surf, Massive Attack, Air, Nick Drake, Portishead, Everything But the Girl and even some surprises like Billie Holiday or Pink Floyd! It's the perfect station to kick back and unwind, so, open a bottle of wine, light some candles and relax.

Adult Alternative

Adult Alternative on Slacker has all the good stuff without the angst-ridden teens and their complicated haircuts. You’ll hear cutting-edge artists like Gotye, The Lumineers, and The Head & The Heart as well as established artists like Dave Matthews, Arcade Fire, U2, R.E.M., the Black Keys, and Talking Heads. If you’ve graduated from keg stands to craft beer, this is the soundtrack to your next party.

Indie Rockero

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Alternative

Alternative on Slacker plays the latest music from today's hottest Alternative and Indie artists. You'll hear music from today's Alt. leaders as well as Indie artists that are breaking new ground and redefining the genre.

The Current

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School of Seven Bells

This station plays the best music from and music from related artists like M83, Passion Pit, Arcade Fire, Sleigh Bells, The xx, Cut Copy, Yeasayer, Santigold, Band of Horses, MGMT and more.

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School of Seven Bells's Selected Discography (13)

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