Paloma Maria Released Debut Single Broken Over You
The folk artist has officially dropped her first studio track following her breakout New York City performance.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Folk
Singer-songwriter Paloma Maria has released her debut single titled Broken Over You. The track marks the artist's first official studio recording following her debut show in early 2025.
Why it matters
The release signifies a professional milestone for the artist as she moves from live performances to recorded material. It also provides a first look at the sonic direction of her upcoming full-length project.
The single was recorded at Cowboy Technical Services in Brooklyn with production by Eric Ambel. Engineering and mastering for the track were completed by Mario Viele and Joe Lambert, respectively.
The players
Paloma Maria
A singer-songwriter whose debut work focuses on folk sensibilities and studio-recorded arrangements.
Eric Ambel
A veteran producer and musician who oversaw the studio production of Broken Over You.
The details
The song features a full studio arrangement, including contributions from bassist Jeremy Chatzky, drummer Kenny Soule, pedal steel player Cody Nilsen, and harmony vocalist Mary Lee Kortes. The recording sessions took place in Brooklyn before the official October 2026 launch.
Timeline
January 4, 2025: Paloma Maria performed her first show as a songwriter.
October 14, 2026: The debut single Broken Over You was released.
October 14, 2026, 6pm: Paloma Maria performs at Lucinda's.
Industry Dynamics
This release aligns with the resurgence of folk-oriented singer-songwriters emerging from local metropolitan scenes. It follows the pattern set by the 2025 folk music revival movement in New York City by emphasizing traditional acoustic-based studio production.
Fans can listen to the new track on major streaming platforms and purchase the single through digital music retailers. Those in the area can attend the artist's performance at Lucinda's scheduled for the evening of the release.
The takeaway
Listeners can anticipate the upcoming debut album American Beauty as the next major project from this artist. Seeking out live performances remains the best way to hear unreleased material before official studio drops.
Further reading
Learn more about the local scene in the New York City Folk section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
