Alexis 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 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 Sams successes (including appearances on NCIS, Trem, and inclusion in numerous other TV shows and movies) have won the pair weekly residencies and invitations to large festival stages. Alexis s debut LP Tongue Tied will find a limited release on January 23, followed by a national unveiling February 4.A.J. Haynes is an interdisciplinary, interdependent, interdimensional artist from Louisiana. She is the lead vocalist of the genre-expansive soul power band Seratones, which has garnered both national and international acclaim. Her creative work spans performance, songwriting, and immersive storytellinginfused with a deep belief that art is part of collective community care and that the body is a sacred site of liberation and pleasure. A.J. Haynes weaves soul, rock & roll, disco, gospel, folk, and found-soundscapes, conjuring a spellbinding experience that is uniquely her own while honoring ancestral brilliance. She is a mesmerizing enchantress of music, transcending boundaries to captivate audiences on this beautiful planet and beyond.