CONVERGE & COALESCE Streams 1996 Dwell Album To Profit RICH HALL

Forward of this weekend’s sequence of profit exhibits for the legendary New York hardcore promoter Wealthy Corridor, Converge and Coalesce have introduced the discharge of an unapologetically uncooked 1996 reside recording of the bands’ present at CBGB. The 14-song album captures the bands of their most primal kind and is offered digitally now and the 2XLP format is offered for pre-order right here. Proceeds from the album will profit the Corridor household in perpetuity.

The bands remark: “It is a tribute to our pal Wealthy Corridor, who launched our bands to New York Metropolis within the early days. We are going to always remember the profound impression he had on all of us within the underground music neighborhood.”

Seize the vinyl model right here. Dwell at CBGB’s, observe checklist:

Converge

1. Forsaken (Dwell at CBGBs)
2. Useless (Dwell at CBGBs)
3. For You (Dwell at CBGBs)
4. Antithesis (Dwell at CBGBs)
5. Colour Me Blood Crimson (Dwell at CBGBs)
6. The Saddest Day (Dwell at CBGBs)

Coalesce

1. A protected Place. (Dwell at CBGBs)
2. Reduce To Size (Dwell at CBGBs)
3. Grain of Salt (Dwell at CBGBs)
4. Mix as Effectively (Dwell at CBGBs)
5. Harvest of Maturity (Dwell at CBGBs)
6. 73c (Dwell at CBGBs)
7. That is the Final (Dwell at CBGBs)
8. Simulcast (Dwell at CBGBs)

Converge vocalist/lyricist Jacob Bannon provides (by way of his Substack): “This Saturday, we’re scheduled to have fun the life and legacy of Wealthy Corridor by a present in Brooklyn NY.

“Within the early to mid-Nineteen Nineties, the metallic hardcore subgenre— a minimum of as we all know it at present— was simply starting to take form. Our bands have been uncooked, chaotic, and onerous to understand with out seeing them reside. The sound did not match simply into current scenes, and because of this, we have been typically ignored by press, labels, and promoters. Out of necessity, we carved out our personal areas: basements, rented halls, wherever we may collect. And in these hidden corners, new scenes quietly started to develop. Whereas bands have been lively within the Tri-State space, New York Metropolis itself remained a difficult place for our subgenre to interrupt into.

“Wealthy Corridor modified that.

“A younger fanatic of all issues heavy, Wealthy took an opportunity on us. As a promoter, he welcomed this new wave of chaotic, metallic hardcore into town, bringing our bands into venues that had as soon as felt out of attain. With enthusiasm, heat, and unwavering assist, he carried the torch of NYC’s legendary underground— locations like CBGBs— into a brand new period.

“It did not take lengthy for Wealthy to grow to be extra than simply one other promoter. He turned a pal, part of the material of the neighborhood all of us cherished so deeply.

“Over time, our paths diverged, as they typically do. However I by no means stopped holding tabs on Wealthy. I watched from afar as he constructed a fantastic household and located his voice as a visible artist. After I heard about his passing, it hit onerous. He was strolling a vibrant path, and he deserved extra time right here. My ideas turned to our recollections, his household, and the challenges they might now face with out him.

“To course of my very own emotions, I turned to one thing acquainted— work.

“Whereas digging by an previous storage bin, I got here throughout a stack of cassettes. Sitting proper on prime was one specifically, it felt as if the universe positioned it there to be seen. It was a replica of our first present at CBGBs on November 17, 1996— Converge on one facet, Coalesce on the opposite. That present was considered one of my first actual interactions with Wealthy. For me, it symbolized one thing a lot bigger than music. It marked the start of a lot that I maintain pricey— issues that will by no means have been doable with out him.

“I hoped the recording was nonetheless intact sufficient to launch in tribute to Wealthy and his household.

“I shortly reached out to Sean Ingram of Coalesce, explaining my discovering and intention, and he excitedly gave his full assist for the undertaking. Shortly after, I despatched the tape to Zach at GodCity to be digitized. Weeks later, we bought phrase that it had been efficiently salvaged. The following step was sending it to Brad Boatright at Audiosiege for mastering. As soon as the audio was finalized, I labored with Pol from Branca Studio to design the discharge. His paintings completely captured the spirit I envisioned.

“The recording itself is chaotically uncooked and unfiltered— two bands of their most primordial kind. Since no video footage exists, the listener should use creativeness to paint the depth of the scene that winter day.

“Collectively, Converge and Coalesce are releasing the recording as a tribute to Wealthy Corridor–Our pal and supporter who helped deliver our music to New York Metropolis within the earliest days. His impression on the underground music neighborhood was profound and we’ll always remember him and what he did for us.

“Proceeds from this undertaking shall be donated to the Corridor household in perpetuity.”