Bylines on The Bylines

“Musically, either as a duo (co-leaders and songwriters Reece Marshburn and Marianna Thielen) or a larger ensemble, The Bylines are versatile. They have an American-standards mode, a smoky jazz mode and a cheeky mode…Much of their success lies in Thielen’s idiosyncratic vocal delivery. She occasionally over-articulates, emphasizing the “g” in an “ing” for instance. And she pinches or clips certain syllables in a 1930s sort of way. They’re strong, interesting choices that make The Bylines distinctive.” - Pat Muir
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" a Randy Newman-ish  sensibility permeating soulful tunes by Marianna Thielen and Reece  Marshburn......has perfected an all-access pop sound  that samples generously from its past, but has trudged into the future filling a keen sonic niche all its own."  -Willamette Week

"...the group hones a sound all its own — one that, while still somewhat  rooted in the soul of the ’60s (thanks in large part to Thielen’s  impressive vocal prowess), darts off in other directions at a moment’s notice, seamlessly transitioning between rock, blues, jazz, pop,  classical and everything in between."  -A.P. Kryza

"smooth,  sophisticated and smartly arranged. It wouldn’t sound out of place on shuffle with Regina Spektor, the Carpenters and Pink Martini."  
-The Olympian