Jacob Bannon from Converge
About this episode
Jacob Bannon discusses the history and impact of Converge in a reflective interview.
Episode 700 of the podcast welcomes Jacob Bannon, vocalist of Converge , for a reflective, era-by-era conversation about one of the most influential bands to emerge from the hardcore underground. Rather than retracing the usual talking points, Jacob walks through the band’s history record by record, beginning with their early Massachusetts hardcore roots and moving through releases like 'Petitioning the Empty Sky', 'When Forever Comes Crashing', the volatile bridge of 'The Poacher Diaries', and the seismic impact of 'Jane Doe', all the way into the band’s modern era. Along the way we talk about the cultural footprint of the band—from the influence of the hardcore shirts Jacob has worn on stage over the years, to how those small visual signals have pointed younger fans toward entire corners of the underground. We also dig into “Hateverge” lore, documenting Converge’s famously chaotic Hatebreed cover set in the early 2000's. Jacob also shares insight into the band’s new Converge record, how the group continues to challenge itself creatively decades into its existence, and what it means to still be evolving after more than thirty years. A deep dive with one of hardcore’s most…
People in this episode
Host: Ray Harkins
Guest: Jacob Bannon
Topics covered
- hardcore music
- band history
- cultural impact
- music evolution
- interview
Sponsors
Evil Greed, Rockabilia
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Converge, Apple Music, Spotify
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