In 2006, he made appearances on the Late Show with David Letterman, Last Call with Carson Daly, and Jimmy Kimmel Live!

In August 2007, Krief released his debut solo EP Take It Or Leave, which was co-mixed by former Dears bandmate Murray Lightburn.

[1] He toured internationally, including in Mexico, to promote the EP and his new solo career under the name of Krief.

[2] In 2009 Krief released Calm Awaits with his band Black Diamond Bay.

[3] In addition to being a musician, Krief is also a Record producer, he has self-produced all his albums and has worked as a session musician on albums for bands such as New Wave Blues; The Wandas' third LP released in January 2009 & Le Roxy Pro in 2014.