The Del-Byzanteens were a short-lived but influential New York City post-punk band active in the early 1980s. Emerging from the city’s vibrant downtown art scene, the group featured filmmaker Jim Jarmusch among its members, blending experimental rock, funk, and world music influences into a distinctive sound. Their 1982 album *Lies to Live By* captured the raw, intellectual energy of the post-punk era, earning cult acclaim for its rhythmic intensity and atmospheric depth. Though their output was limited, The Del-Byzanteens remain a fascinating document of New York’s avant-garde musical landscape.