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Narrow Line

by Mama's Broke

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Canadian folk duo Mama’s Broke has spent the past eight years in a near-constant state of transience, pounding the transatlantic tour trail. They've brought their dark, fiery folk-without-borders sound to major festivals and DIY punk houses alike, absorbing traditions from their maritime home in Eastern Canada, all the way to Ireland and Indonesia along the way. Nowhere is the duo's art-in-motion approach more apparent than on their long-awaited sophomore record Narrow Line; it's the sound of nowhere in particular, yet woven with a rich synthesis of influences that knows no borders. The eleven songs on Narrow Line burrow deeply, with close harmony duets, commanding vocals, and poignant contemplations on cycles of life, including birth and death. Tinges of Americana stand side-by-side with the ghosts of Eastern European fiddle tunes and ancient a cappella ballad singing, melding into an unusually accessible dark-folk sound. A careful listen of Narrow Line invokes an ephemeral sense of place—whether real or imagined—inviting us to take comfort in the infinite possibilities of life, whether or not we ever choose to settle down.

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released May 13, 2022

Produced by Bill Garrett and Mama’s Broke

Recorded and mixed by Rob Heaney at the Treatment Room, Montreal
Additional recording and mixing by Gilles Castilloux and Montana Martin Iles

Mastered by Harris Newman at Grey Market Mastering

Photos by Blanca Esther Chavez
Design by Dan MacDonald Studios

Musician Credits:
Amy Lou Keeler - Vocals, guitar, banjo, fiddlesticks on “Pick the Raisins from the Paska”
Lisa Maria - Vocals, fiddle, mandolin, banjo on “Narrow Line”, guitar on “God’s Little Boy”, cello on “The Wreckage Done”

Guest Musicians:
Andrew Horton - Upright bass on “How it Ends” and “Just Pick One”
Joe Grass - Dobro on “Just Pick One”
Pierre Alexandre-Maranda - Upright bass on “Narrow Line”

Thank yous:

For Rosie

Thank you to all of our beloved friends and family
A special thanks to Amy “the Velvet Hammer” Goldberg

Dedicated to the memory of Rob Heaney

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Mama's Broke is a powerful duo that came together on the road, which continues to shape their unique gritty style. Their complimentary voices blend to create haunting harmonies, while they artfully juggle an array of instruments including fiddle, banjo, guitar and mandolin. Original songwriting combined with folk traditions create a compelling performance, delivered with heart and raw energy. ... more

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