Infusing everything from saxophone, flute, and synth to string arrangements and a full drum kit for the first time, The Deslondes’ Americana sound is sharpened and naturally progress in real-time on their third full-length offering, Ways & Means [New West Records].
Support from New Orleans singer/songwriter Esther Rose, who is fresh off of her fourth album ‘Safe to Run.’ Layers of synthesizer, shimmering mellotron, and nods to Elliott Smith and the melodic presence of Chet Baker provide a dreamy, singular soundscape.
Mama’s Broke is a powerful duo that deliver a compelling performance with heart and raw energy. Although highly influenced by their Canadian roots, Lisa and Amy are based out of nowhere and everywhere.
Their two strong voices blend to create haunting harmonies, while they artfully juggle fiddle, banjo, guitar and mandolin, and incorporate traditional dance and foot percussion into their performance. Their original -and often dark- compositions push the boundaries of tradition and the constraints of genre. Drawing from old-time, Quebecois, blues, punk, celtic, balkand and doom metal, they create a soundscape that is both familiar and new.