Fleshwater
Vein.fm side project gone huge, with grunge-gaze heaviness for the new generation and Deftones worship refracted through hardcore muscle.
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About Fleshwater
Fleshwater is a shoegaze-metal band from Massachusetts, formed in 2017.
Fleshwater formed in Boston in 2017, started by Vein.fm's Anthony DiDio and drummer Matt Wood. Bassist Jeremy Martin, also of Vein.fm, and vocalist Marisa Shirar joined two years later. The band's name is thought to trace back to "Flesh & Water," a track DiDio released under his earlier solo project Death_fm.
The band pairs downtuned alternative metal riffing with washed-out shoegaze guitar and softly delivered melodies, setting DiDio's and Shirar's contrasting vocal styles against each other within the same song. Cited influences include Sunny Day Real Estate, Dinosaur Jr. and Hum, and the band has in turn been named as a reference point by Static Dress, Die Spitz and Split Chain.
Their first recorded track, "Linda Claire," appeared in 2019 with Shirar on lead vocals and was released the following year on the EP demo2020, which built a cult following and pushed the song past a million streams. The band played its first live show in December 2021, supporting Harm's Way in Chicago.
We're Not Here to Be Loved arrived in November 2022 to positive reception, followed a year later by a surprise remix EP, Sounds of Grieving, reworking songs from the album. Touring since has included dates with No Pressure, Koyo and Illusion, further runs with Harm's Way, and a spot on a Deftones and the Mars Volta tour.
A second album, 2000: In Search Of The Endless Sky, followed in September 2025, preceded by the singles "Jetpack" and "Last Escape." The band supported it with a headlining tour featuring Angel Du$t and Chat Pile on select dates.
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What festivals is Fleshwater playing in 2027?
Fleshwater is booked at 1 festival we cover: Sonic Temple 2027.
Is Fleshwater on tour?
Yes. Fleshwater has 7 shows listed, from Amsterdam, Netherlands on Feb 2, 2027 to Dublin, Ireland on Feb 22, 2027, plus 1 festival on the page above.
Is Fleshwater playing Sonic Temple 2027?
Yes, Fleshwater is on the Sonic Temple 2027 lineup, May 13–16, 2027 at Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH. They play Sunday, May 16.
Where is Fleshwater from?
Fleshwater is from Massachusetts.
Who is in Fleshwater?
Fleshwater is Anthony DiDio (lead vocals, guitar), Jeremy Martin (bass), Mirsy (lead vocals, guitar), Jon Lhaubouet (guitar) and Josian Omar Soto Ramos (drums). Former members include Matt Wood.
When did Fleshwater form?
Fleshwater formed in Lowell in 2017.
What was Fleshwater's first album?
Fleshwater's first album was We’re Not Here to Be Loved (2022). The latest is 2000: In Search of the Endless Sky (2025).
What kind of music does Fleshwater play?
Fleshwater plays shoegaze-metal.
What festivals has Fleshwater played before?
Fleshwater has played Riot Fest 2026, Coachella 2026.