CONVERGE MUSIC
Converge Music is your home for coverage of the hottest artists in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Check back regularly for new updates and artists.
Featured Artist
Navigating Music, Identity, and Authenticity: A Conversation with Amelia Day
Amelia Day, a queer folk rock powerhouse carving out her own space alongside legends like Brandi Carlile, has been chasing music since the days she banged on pots and pans as a toddler. Even back then, Day had a knack for making noise that turned heads (or at least caught her parents’ attention). By the time she was five, her fascination with the family’s upright piano blossomed into formal lessons, thanks to her parents, who were casual piano players themselves. Watching them play always lit a fire in her, and she was determined to create that same magic.
Her first teacher, Sharon Beattie-White, quickly recognized that Day wasn’t just about mastering the right notes; she was eager to create her own. While most kids dutifully slogged through scales and classical pieces, Day was far more interested in improvising and crafting melodies of her own. Beattie-White nurtured this creative spark by assigning her compositions and giving her room to explore, transforming piano lessons into a budding songwriting workshop. Little did she know, she was helping lay the foundation for Day’s signature blend of carefree melodies and gritty, confessional lyrics.
Day’s love for music was rivaled only by her passion for storytelling. As a child, she filled notebooks with poems and short stories, and by middle school, these two creative outlets naturally fused into songwriting. In high school, her journalistic lyrics evolved into emotionally charged anthems (as they do for most teenagers navigating angst and identity). She continued writing with fervor but battled a major obstacle: crippling stage fright. For years, Day hoped she could simply write and record her music, letting the songs speak for themselves without ever stepping on stage.
Spoiler alert: she conquered that fear. Through time and persistence, Day found her stride as a performer, and live shows have since become her favorite part of being an artist. Blending her childhood influences of folk, rock, and jazz with her raw, heartfelt delivery, Day has crafted a sound that’s both fresh and nostalgic.
Converge Music spoke with Day about her creative process, the inspiration behind her upcoming projects, and how her journey as a queer artist has influenced her music and personal growth.
Are you an artist interested in being featured on Converge Music?
Fill out the from below to be considered for coverage (filling out the form does not guarantee that you will be featured).
Rocky Sandoval’s Winter Ball, a live R&B showcase and community-centered event, brought together artists, musicians, and supporters from across the Pacific Northwest at McMenamins Spanish Ballroom in Tacoma, WA. As host and artist, Sandoval said the night represented a full-circle moment, celebrating independent music, live musicianship, and real connection with the community.