Fleshwater

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Fleshwater
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Fleshwater performing live in 2024
Background information
Origin Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres
Years active2017 (2017)–present
LabelsClosed Casket Activities
Spinoff of Vein.fm
Members
  • Marisa Shirar
  • Anthony DiDio
  • Jeremy Martin
  • Jonathan Lhaubouet
  • Josian Ramos
Past membersMatt Wood
Website fleshwater.fm

Fleshwater is an American rock band formed in Boston in 2017. The band was formed by Anthony DiDio, Matt Wood, and Jeremy Martin of Vein.fm along with Marisa Shirar.

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History

The band was formed by vocalist and guitarist Anthony DiDio and drummer Matt Wood, who are also members of Vein.fm. They were joined by bassist Jeremy Martin, also of Vein.fm, and lead vocalist Marisa Shirar. The first concept of the group dates back to 2017 when DiDio and Wood wrote three songs. It is speculated that the band’s name comes from the track “Flesh & Water,” released by DiDio from his experimental solo project Death_fm in 2016. [1] They recorded their first track "Linda Claire" in 2019 with Shirar as the lead vocalist. [2] The following February, they released their debut EP demo2020 containing "Linda Claire". [3] This gained them their first major recognition, amassing a cult following with the track garnering over 1 million Spotify streams. [4]

The band released the single "Kiss the Ladder" on October 6, 2022, alongside the announcement of their debut album We're Not Here to Be Loved . [5] The second single off the album, "The Razor's Apple", was released on October 21. [6] The album was released shortly after, on November 4, and was met with positive reception. [7] The band played their first show on December 19, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois at Subterranean supporting Harm's Way alongside Vein.fm. The band embarked on their first full US tour in May/June 2023 supporting No Pressure alongside Koyo and Illusion. In Fall 2023, the band embarked on a full US tour supporting Harms Way alongside Ingrown & Jivebomb.

On December 26, 2023, the band surprise released the EP Sounds of Grieving. [8] The EP consists of "seven songs reimagined and remixed" from We're Not Here to Be Loved. [9] On December 27, 2024, the band released the non-album single "Standalone". [10]

On September 17, 2024, the band announced that they will be joining Deftones and The Mars Volta on their North American Tour 2025. The first stop of this tour would be Portland, OR on February 25 and the last being in Boston, MA on April 8.

On July 29, 2025, the band announced their second album 2000: In Search Of The Endless Sky, scheduled for release on September 5. [11] The band released two singles for the album: "Jetpack" and "Last Escape". The band also announced a headlining tour beginning on September 17, with support from Angel Du$t and Chat Pile on select dates. [12]

Musical style

Critics have categorized Fleshwater's music as soft grunge, [13] nu gaze, [9] [14] post-hardcore, [15] alternative metal, [15] nu metal, [16] alternative rock [17] and shoegaze. [18] [2]

Members

Current members

Former members

Discography

Albums

List of studio albums
TitleAlbum details
We're Not Here to Be Loved
  • Released: November 4, 2022
  • Label: Closed Casket Activities
  • Formats: CD, CS, LP, DL
2000: In Search Of The Endless Sky
  • Released: September 5, 2025
  • Label: Closed Casket Activities
  • Formats: CD, CS, LP, DL

Extended plays

List of extended plays
TitleEP details
demo2020
  • Released: February 14, 2020
  • Label: deathfmradio
  • Formats: CS, DL
Sounds of Grieving
  • Released: December 26, 2023
  • Label: Closed Casket Activities
  • Formats: CD, LP, DL

Singles

YearSongAlbum
2022"Kiss the Ladder"We're Not Here to Be Loved
"The Razor's Apple"
2024"Standalone"Non-album single
2025"Jetpack"2000: In Search Of The Endless Sky
"Last Escape"

References

  1. ↑ https://on.soundcloud.com/wsPEacAyyueWRyZm6
  2. 1 2 "In Depth: Fleshwater". dscvrd.co. Archived from the original on April 9, 2023. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  3. ↑ Breihan, Tom Breihan (February 17, 2020). "Stream Vein Side Project Fleshwater's New Demo". Stereogum . Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Fleshwater Announce New Album "We're Not Here to Be Loved"". Rock 'N' Load. October 7, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  5. ↑ Sacher, Andrew (October 6, 2022). "Fleshwater (mem Vein) announce debut LP 'We're Not Here To Be Loved,' share new song & video". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  6. ↑ Deville, Chris (October 21, 2022). "Fleshwater Share New Song "The Razor's Apple"". Stereogum. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  7. ↑ Averell, Tim (November 1, 2022). "ALBUM REVIEW: Fleshwater - We're Not Here To Be Loved". Boolin Tunes. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  8. ↑ Wood, Nat (December 26, 2023). "Fleshwater surprise release 'Sounds of Grieving'". Lambgoat. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  9. 1 2 Deville, Chris (December 26, 2023). "Fleshwater Release New EP 'Sounds Of Grieving'". Stereogum. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  10. ↑ Breihan, tom (December 27, 2024). "Fleshwater Share New Standalone Single "Standalone"". Stereogum. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Fleshwater Announce New Album '2000: In Search Of The Endless Sky': Hear "Jetpack"". Stereogum. July 29, 2025. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  12. ↑ Adams, Gregory. "Hear FLESHWATER's dreamy new song "Last Escape"". Revolver. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  13. ↑ Enis, Eli (October 12, 2022). "A Glaring Lack of Grunge in the Grunge Revival" . Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  14. ↑ "HEAR FLESHWATER'S DREAMY NEW SONG "LAST ESCAPE"". Revolver . August 13, 2025.
  15. 1 2 "Heavy Song of the Week: Fleshwater Tap into '90s Post-Hardcore Nostalgia on "Jetpack"". Consequence . August 1, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Fleshwater Announce Headlining North American Tour". June 3, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Fleshwater - last.fm". last.fm .
  18. ↑ Lyons, Patrick (November 16, 2022). "Fleshwater: We're Not Here to Be Loved Album Review". Pitchfork . Retrieved August 23, 2023.
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