Max Garcia Conover - “coming up low”

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New York-born, Maine-based singer-songwriter Max Garcia Conover arrives on our blog with his timelessly authentic folk sound via “coming up low.”

Imagine, if you will, the nostalgic storytelling of artists such as Bruce Springsteen, meshed with the tender vocal stylings of Gregory Alan Isakov– that’s exactly what pressing play on “coming up low” will deliver to your ears. Once the track has reeled you in with its delicately intricate guitar plucking, listeners have no choice but to tag along for the rest of this enchanting, musical journey.

As the song progresses, a marvelous vocal harmony is provided by Paula Prieto, which brings an intimate width to the production. The soft notes from a felted piano slowly work their way into the foreground, courtesy of Ben Cosgrove, gently padding the arrangement, just enough to move the track forward, never overbearing or distracting from the emotional connection that Conover has established with his listeners.

“coming up low” is indie folk at its finest. It never pretends to be anything other than a quiet, barebones folk performance, which makes it quite easy to imagine it being performed live, whether in a coffeehouse, an arena, or the confines of your own living room. We need an album’s worth of this sublime vibe asap.

Connect with Max Garcia Conover: Bandcamp | Spotify | Official Website

-HD