FEW PEOPLE IN the underground punk rock scene are as influential or admired as Jacob Bannon. Ever since forming Converge in his teens, the frontman has commanded a level of respect way beyond that of his peers. Much of this is due to Jacob’s staunch refusal to compromise on anything - his idiosyncratic art that adorns many a fine band’s album cover, his commitment to finding cutting-edge new artists with his label, Deathwish Records, and, of course, the stunning music he’s made with Converge, Blood Moon and Wear Your Wounds. We pinned down the busiest man in music to put your questions to him.
Do you enjoy Converge being referred to as a cult band?
– Joe Anthony, Facebook
“I don’t pay attention to anything like that. I just don’t. It’s not like anyone’s outside perceptions don’t have any value, but
