Hmm... Converge

Converge has spent twenty years as the high-water mark for metallic hardcore, but recent activity suggests a shift toward the atmospheric. The release of 'Doom in Bloom' signals a move away from the frantic math-rock of their youth toward something slower and more suffocating. Between a high-profile Apple Music editorial add and heavy pickup from specialized tastemakers, the band is seeing a spike in relevance usually reserved for debut acts. Watch for this to bridge the gap between their legacy fan base and the new wave of post-metal obsessives.