EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 1H 29M
Episode 320: Jacob Bannon of Converge / Umbra Vitae
from The New Scene · host Keith M / Iodine Recordings
Keith welcomes Jacob Bannon back to the show and we discuss growing up split between Andover and Boston MA, discovering independent music through skateboarding and friends, early show going experiences at the Red Barn, and the ups and downs of the life of an independent artist. We also discuss the new Converge LP "Love Is Not Enough", the central theme behind the record, a deep dive on the writing and creative process for the record, extreme vocal methodology and the toll it takes on the body, the recent "Saddest Day Fest" curated by Converge, Jake's other band Umbra Vitae and his lyrical process for the band, what's new at Deathwish Inc and more. Intro - 0:00 - 3:02 Jacob Bannon Interview - 3:03 - 1:25:57 Outro - 1:26:12 - 1:29:46
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Keith welcomes Jacob Bannon back to the show and we discuss growing up split between Andover and Boston MA, discovering independent music through skateboarding and friends, early show going experiences at the Red Barn, and the ups and downs of the life of an independent artist. We also discuss the new Converge LP "Love Is Not Enough", the central theme behind the record, a deep dive on the writing and creative process for the record, extreme vocal methodology and the toll it takes on the body, the recent "Saddest Day Fest" curated by Converge, Jake's other band Umbra Vitae and his lyrical process for the band, what's new at Deathwish Inc and more. Intro - 0:00 - 3:02Jacob Bannon Interview - 3:03 - 1:25:57Outro - 1:26:12 - 1:29:46
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