The Deslondes – Don’t Let It Die: Vol. 1

This is the sound of a band that understands the history of American music

The Deslondes – Don’t Let It Die Vol. 1
Format: CD – Vinyl LP – Digital
Label: New West Records
Release: 2026

Release date: May 22, 2026

The Deslondes are a five-piece group from New Orleans, Louisiana. The band splits up songwriting and lead vocal duties among its five members, continuing its democratic ethos and musical versatility

Now, with their latest record, ‘Don’t Let It Die: Vol. 1’, the band continues to build on their inventive take on New Orleans country and R&B by covering some of their favorite songs that have inspired their sound and love of music.

‘Don’t Let It Die: Vol. 1’ finds the band covering select songs from artist such as Swamp Dogg, Johnny Cash, Pat Reedy and Hurricane Smith but ‘Don’t Let It Die: Vol. 1’ is the sound of a band that understands the history of American music, while embracing their own contemporary approach.

Website: https://www.deslondes.com/

Tracks:
01. The World Beyond (Swamp Dogg)
02. The Ballad of Boot Hill (Johnny Cash)
03. Cordelia (Drunken Prayer)
04. Try Again (The Kernel)
05. Moving (Leonie Evans)
06. I’m Gone (Kiki Cavazos)
07. I’m Coming Home (Clifton Chenier)
08. Family (Nick Woods)
09. Lawdy Mama (Edgar Blanchard)
10. Long Drives and Lonesome Mornings (Pat Reedy)
11. Where I’m From (Shelby Lynne)
12. Don’t Let It Die (Hurricane Smith)