Alexis & the Sanity, a pop duo hailing from New Orleans, LA, were formally christened in Spring
2023 when their debut single Hind Legs was released online. The band’s sound marries
electronic samples, acoustic instruments, and the powerful soprano of frontwoman Alexis
Marceaux.
The group, consisting of members Marceaux and violinist/keyboardist Sam Craft, have spent
the last decade as Alexis & the Samurai but found a new moniker appropriate for an evolving
sound. According to Alexis, “The Samurai had a jaunty, Americana vibe. Our new stuff is darker
and more electronic and we wanted to start fresh after the pandemic, hence the name change.”
The strength of Alexis and Sam’s successes (including appearances on NCIS, Tremé, and
inclusion in numerous other TV shows and movies) have won the pair weekly residencies and
invitations to large festival stages. Alexis & the Sanity’s debut LP Tongue Tied will find a limited
release on January 23, followed by a national unveiling February 4.