Formed in 2005 convert combine the musical and creative talents of Kevin Ford & Matthew Pell. Based in the East Midlands of the UK the duo, who have known each other since their school days, have collaborated on various musical projects since the late 1980s. 

Their first musical project, The Divine State, also included guitarist Adam 'Hairy' Mustin: http://soundcloud.com/adammustinmusic
The band built a strong fan base but eventually split in 1991. Matthew and Kevin were joined by another guitarist Graham Garrett and the band was re-named Curious. After several years the band split leaving Kevin & Matthew to explore other projects. 

Kevin worked with Ben Baal-Bowdler on a dance project entitled Loop Theory: http://soundcloud.com/10000leagues. Matthew provided visuals for several of their live performances in 2000/2001. 

After losing contact with each other for a couple of years Matthew & Kevin began working again under the name convert in the summer of 2005. 