The Divergence was born in November, 2010, when the musically curious souls of vocalist/guitarist Daniel Penner and drummer Phil McNeal collided somewhere in New Jersey. Unsure of how to synthesize their highly disparate musical tastes into a well-adjusted sonic lovechild, the boys enlisted guitarist Arjun Jain to help conciliate Daniel’s rock and Phil’s roll. Arjun’s arrival ignited a creative spark, resulting in a lot of songwriting, some gigging, and informal garage-style recordings. A self-produced demo surfaced in a matter of months, and The Divergence was officially on the map. A summer tour of southern California followed, highlighted by some gigs at real sketchy gang bars, and a run of shows at the Whisky-a-Go-Go on Sunset Blvd. Upon their return, the group picked up electric and upright bass wizard Eric Weiser, and soon found themselves in Berlin, Germany, recording the No Words EP, released in April 2012. Since their return to the states, the band has been holed up in Brooklyn, sharpening new material and playing shows around NYC. Check out the shows calendar for upcoming performances!
