Alexis Krauss

Alexis Krauss

Krauss performing at the Clazel Theater in Bowling Green, Ohio; November 7, 2012
Background information
Born (1985-09-15) September 15, 1985[1]
Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York, United States[2]
Genres Noise pop
Occupation(s)
Instruments Vocals
Associated acts Sleigh Bells

Alexis Krauss (born September 15, 1985)[1] is an American musician and former schoolteacher, best known as the vocalist of American noise pop band Sleigh Bells.

Early life

Krauss was born and raised in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.[2][3] Her father was also a professional musician; and Krauss performed in music and musical theatre from the age of 9 until the age of 16.[3] After breaking from music, she returned to school and majored in political science in college.[3]

Sleigh Bells

Main article: Sleigh Bells (band)

Krauss' first role in the entertainment industry was a brief shot in the video for Sheryl Crow's song "Everyday Is a Winding Road".[2] She was still teaching elementary school via Teach for America,[1][3] and she had been teaching for two years before she met future Sleigh Bells bandmate Derek E. Miller, who was the server at the restaurant she and her mother were dining in; Miller mentioned that he was looking for a vocalist for his music project and Krauss' mother suggested Krauss.[4][5][3]

Other ventures

In February 2014, Krauss and her friend Jessica Assaf founded blog Beauty Lies Truth, which advocates using beauty products that are not tested on animals.[6][7][8][9][10] The blog was officially launched in August 2014.[8][7]

Discography

With Sleigh Bells

References

  1. 1 2 3 "My Favorite Things: Alexis Krauss of Sleigh Bells | SPIN". Spin. SpinMedia. March 30, 2011. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 Salisbury, Vanita (November 13, 2013). "Alexis Krauss 21 Questions -- NYMag". New York. New York Media. Retrieved April 28, 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Keegan, Arianne (February 24, 2015). "Interview with Alexis Krauss of Sleigh Bells — SHE/FOLK". She/Folk. Retrieved April 28, 2015.
  4. ↑ Patel, Puja (October 9, 2013). "Q&A: Sleigh Bells’ Alexis Krauss On Touring, ’80s R&B, And What Her Former Students Think Of Her Music - Stereogum". Stereogum. SpinMedia. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  5. ↑ Goodman, Lizzy (February 2012). "Sleigh Bells Interview on New Album Reign of Terror". GQ. Advance Publications. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  6. ↑ Williams, Nick (January 13, 2015). "Sleigh Bells Singer Alexis Krauss on New Blog 'Beauty Lies Truth' - Hollywood Reporter". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  7. 1 2 Mahlmeister, Chrissy (August 19, 2014). "Exclusive: Sleigh Bells' Alexis Krauss Talks Beauty Industry Deception - MTV". MTV. Viacom International. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  8. 1 2 Muller, Marissa G (December 8, 2014). "Sleigh Bells’ Alexis Krauss Interview - Beauty Lies Truth". Style.com. Fairchild Fashion Media. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  9. ↑ Oliver, Dana (March 16, 2015). "#TruthBeauty Takes The Stress Out Of Finding Non-Toxic Makeup And Hair Products". The Huffington Post. AOL. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  10. ↑ Gordon, Jeremy (August 19, 2014). "Sleigh Bells' Alexis Krauss Starts Beauty Website | News | Pitchfork". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved May 4, 2015.

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