Sounds of Nature

Birches Lo (maxgarciaconover.bandcamp.com, $6 CD; $5 MP3) is a new live album and the second EP overall from Portland-based guitarist Max García Conover. The sound is raw, stripped bare of any computer or studio magic. It’s jarring at first, but the organic sound of one man and his masterful guitar playing makes the songs all the more powerful. Conover’s last EP was named one of the year’s best by the Portland Phoenix, thanks to his powerful vocals and an interesting playing style that distinguishes him from more traditional acoustic acts. The new album is heavily influenced by Conover’s love for nature. He will donate all the profits made from Birches Lo to Chewonki — a Wiscasset-based non-profit dedicated to fostering a stronger connection between students and the natural surroundings of Maine. Buy the album at the iTunes store or at maxgarciaconover.bandcamp.com

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