HURRY HOME

The Deslondes are a five-piece band from New Orleans. In the time between the release of their self-titled debut and new sophomore album Hurry Home The Deslondes have toured the world and drawn critical acclaim for their studied and inventive take on New Orleans country and R&B. Hurry Home represents a sonic shift from the country folk of their debut to a sometimes-psychedelic electrified gospel-soul sound with a stronger emphasis on organ and electric guitar. The band split up songwriting and lead vocal duties among it s five members continuing it s democratic ethos and musical versatility. The sound may continue to draw comparisons to the country-funkiness of The Band but The Deslondes were equally inspired by the sound of early Sun Records the punchy rock and roll of VU-era Velvet Underground and the experimental pop of Joe Meek. Perhaps most importantly Hurry Home is the sound of a band that understands the history of American music but is deftly finding their own contemporary approach.