The Deslondes

Bringing their own style of down-home, rootsy twang to the home of the blues, the Deslondes are a band of rough but tuneful troubadours who found their voice when they settled in New Orleans. The band's music is laid-back but committed, with a groove that pulls together their influences in country, blues, rock & roll, and swamp pop, along with a lyrical warmth and honesty. The group's first two albums, 2015's The Deslondes and 2017's Hurry Home, captured their loosely tight approach with naturalistic studio technique, and 2022's Ways & Means, cut after a hiatus, and 2024's Roll It Out filled out their arrangements and added additional instrumental flavors without spoiling their easygoing, dusty vibe. The band tipped their hat to some of their favorite artists on 2026's Don't Let It Die, Vol. 1, a set of covers.