How Long Gone 904. - Converge
Feb 11, 2026
Jacob Bannon, singer of Converge and owner of Deathwish, balances music, label duties, and art. He talks about the new Converge record, the changing music industry and streaming economy. They swap brutal touring stories, van vs bus logistics, and life after long tours. He also covers choices around physical media and preserving merch and artwork.
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Interviews As Direct Communication
- Jacob Bannon treats interviews as straightforward communication rather than performative content.
- He prioritizes clear answers and values conversations that respect the artist's effort.
Streaming Reshapes Listening, Not Always Audience
- Jacob sees DSPs as changing listening habits but not necessarily shrinking audiences.
- He believes long-form albums are being dismantled but still chooses to make full albums.
Free Sharing Tore Out Indie Economics
- Jacob links file sharing and DSP economics to a collapse in independent artists' revenue.
- He recounts how free distribution changed creators' trajectories and removed economic backbone.