Q&A with Jesus Culture Director Banning Liebscher

This July, Jesus Culture — a worship driven ministry that is gaining a reputation as sort of the Hillsongs of America — is putting on a conference in LA. We got to chat with Jesus Culture director Banning Liebscher about the origins of JC, the conference, and what it means to be a “revivalist”   [...]

Everybody Listen! // La Liberte

“True Confession Tuesday”…how’s that for a catchy subheading? Anyway, that’s what you’re getting today, because I have a true confession to make. And, like a Peter Jackson movie, it comes in multiple parts. Part 1: I am not cool. I regard Radiohead with caution. I tolerate the Album Leaf. I actively dislike Sigur Ros. If ever I arrive [...]

Everybody Listen! // Page CXVI + The Autumn Film

I was going to title this “Free Music Tuesday,” but that headline lacks in ring, doesn’t it? I should probably save the free music posts for Friday. But I don’t know how long this free spell is going to last on the entire catalogue from this Denver, Co. band, who make worship music as Page [...]

Converge April Playlist

Here’s our monthly staff playlist, fresh tunes for a fresh start.

Come for the Songs

Ivan & Alyosha builds their legend, one thoughtful, exuberant pop song at a time. Despite nods from Filter, Spinner and National Public Radio, Ivan & Alyosha retains a thin veil of fashionable obscurity. This is probably due to the band’s patience in building its fan base, anthill-style, from the foundation up. Six years, three EPs, and [...]

ConvergeTV: Dear Rouge

The crowd could have broken the sound barrier at Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom on November 22nd 2012. It was packed and sweaty as local music lovers geared up for the biggest announcement of that night: The winner of the Peak Performance Project 2012. And the prize? A whopping, larger than life cheque (literally!) of $102,700. It was a [...]

ConvergeTV: Jordan Klassen

We had an awesome time talking to awkwardly charming Peak Performance Project 2012 finalist Jordan Klassen about playing at Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom, the #PPP2012 experience, Christianity and art, and touring. We even sat down for an exclusive acoustic performance! Here’s what he had to say: ConvergeTV exclusive interview Featured music: Jordan Klassen – I am a Collector [...]

Christmas Playlist: A Long Cold Drive

We’ve asked a few of our music-loving friends to compile a list of refreshing songs of new and old, original and classics, for our readers to get ready for the holidays with a jingle in their day. They may not all be Christmassy, but Stephanie Ip brings you a mixtape of her favourite chilly songs [...]

Christmas playlist: West Coast December

We’ve asked a few of our music-loving friends to compile refreshing playlists of Christmas songs of new and old, original and classics, for our readers to get ready for the holidays with a jingle in their day. Instead of bringing tidings of tinsel-tunes, this next Christmas tracklist by Sam McLoughlin plays off the West Coast mood [...]

Christmas Playlist: Oh Emmanuel

We’ve asked a few of our music-loving friends to compile refreshing playlists of Christmas songs of new and old, original and classics, for our readers to get ready for the holidays with a jingle in their day. This next Christmas playlist by Craig Ketchum brings an hour of sing-a-long songs and chillingly beautiful hymns. Don’t be fooled: [...]