The Delines

A rich blend of retro-soul, country and jazz-tinged Americana, delivered through cinematic storytelling, smokey vocals and late-night atmosphere. Showcasing their new LP The Set Up.

"The Delines' exemplary seventh album... Vlautin's latest pin-sharp vignettes of drifters, con artists and the left behind... Behind Vlautin's writing and Amy Boone's poised, soulful delivery, Cory Gray's horns swoon and sway in sympathy." 9/10  -Uncut 

"With its soft-edged brass, Wichita Lineman twangs and soft-purring organ, the perfectly weighted, often filmic music is impeccable, short instrumental pieces punctuating episodic, detail-rich character studies which singer Amy Boone delivers with her usual flair and poise." 4 STARS  -MOJO

"Stunning doesn't begin to cover it... Over the last couple of albums there has been a growing sophistication in the way Willy Vlautin writes, and in how The Delines interpret his stories, and this is another step forward in that process." 9/10  -Americana UK

"Nobody else in America creates music about the underclass as perfectly as The Delines... Mixing soul, country and Americana that never fails to impress and move the listener."  4 STARS  -Louder Than War

Performing material across their six albums, the Portland group blend country, soul and jazz-tinged Americana into songs that unfold like short stories. Hushed horns, keyboards and warm analogue textures sway beneath Amy Boone's poised, deeply soulful voice, drawing listeners into intimate portraits of drifters, dreamers and the left behind evoking Dusty Springfield and Rickie Lee Jones. Each song reveals moments of tenderness, danger and quiet resilience, creating an atmosphere that feels both late-night and timeless.
 
The Delines are led by Amy Boone, alongside acclaimed novelist and songwriter Willy Vlautin formerly of Richmond Fontaine. The band also features Cory Gray, Sean Oldham and Freddy Trujillo, whose horn, rhythm and keyboard arrangements shape the group's distinctive sound.