Alexis Krauss

"There's no audience Derek and Alex can't play for," DJ-producer Diplo told us of Sleigh Bells' guitarist-producer Derek Miller and singer Alexis Krauss, in our March/April cover story... | spin.comRead Full Story

Sleigh Bells Reign Of Terror The answer to any second-album jitters seemed so easy for Sleigh Bells: stick to their modus operandi and add some new flavour without alienating those who love them. The bubblegum noise-rock or twee lo-fi – call it what you want – of their debut album Treats found Alexis Krauss and Derek Miller striking gold with a sledgehammer of hook-laden, approachable DIY music infused with a distinctive yet uncomplicated aesthetic: not too glamorous but not too dirty either...Read Full Story

Alexis Krauss and Derek Miller invite SPIN's cameras to New Jersey, where they paid tribute to MCA and chilled with a dog on the Red Hot Chili Peppers arena tour. | spin.comRead Full Story

Two years ago, Sleigh Bells took Brooklyn and the world of noise pop by storm with their debut album, Treats. While touring for the album, Alexis Krauss and Derek Miller began writing material for their sophomore effort, Reign of Terror, set to be released on February 21st. While, in many ways, a continuation of the style that the duo brandished on their first LP, Reign of Terror blends elements of–dare I use the word?–maturity with all of the best aspects of the playful and carefree...Read Full Story

In an already tightly packed Phoenix, Toronto’s newest synth-pop outfit, Trust, opened the night with a high energy, electronic number complete with atmospheric sounds and light effects. With the release of their debut album, TRST, last month, the trio is quickly gaining recognition for their MGMT-esque, ‘80s, plus new age electronic sound. Trust kept the crowd interested while fans mellowed out in anticipation for the main act. Finally, the music was building and Sleigh Bells’ frontwoman...Read Full Story