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Noise Meets Nectar with Fleshwater
Fleshwater formed as a side project of Vein.fm members, trading metallic bite for fuzzed melody and a calm, breathy lead from Marisa Shirar. They sit between shoegaze and '90s alt, where noisy guitars meet simple, singable lines.
From side project to center stage
On record, We're Not Here To Be Loved laid the blueprint, and the live show leans harder into contrast. A likely set pulls from the album with Kiss the Ladder, The Razor's Apple, and Foreign, with a nod to Linda Claire from demo2020. The room often splits into pockets, with hardcore diehards up front, heads-down listeners by the cabs, and curious locals near the middle.Crowd snapshots, quick facts
One neat detail is how early versions surfaced online before touring, which helped fans learn deep cuts quickly. Another small quirk is the minimal banter, letting guitar noise bridges handle pacing between songs. All specifics about songs and production here are informed guesses rather than promises.The Fleshwater Scene, Up Close
The scene is a cross section of hardcore lifers, shoegaze diggers, and alt kids who track gear lists for fun. You will see faded band tees, carpenter pants, skate shoes, and plenty of earplugs tucked into jacket pockets.
Quiet rapture, loud release
People lean into the wash during verses and surge on big hits, with a few two-steps when the drums hammer downbeats. Hooks from Kiss the Ladder get sung in clusters near the front while others sway by the stacks. Merch trends lean toward long-sleeves, simple text designs, and tapes or small-run vinyl that sell out early.Afterglow chatter and tape swaps
Between sets, friends trade pedal settings and compare openers, and the tone is curious rather than combative. It feels communal and low-drama, more about shared mood than scene pecking order.How Fleshwater Sounds Onstage
Fleshwater center soft, steady vocals against thick guitar beds that favor wide chords over busy riffs. Live, the drummer rides toms and open hats to keep things moving without rushing, while the bass glues the low end with long notes.
Volume with room to breathe
Guitars often swing between crushed distortion and a glassy clean tone, giving verses air before choruses slam. They tend to trim song intros and stack tunes back to back, which makes a 35 minute set feel complete. A small but telling habit is stretching the opening swell of Kiss the Ladder on stage, letting the feedback bloom before the first hit.Little choices that change the feel
You might hear harmonies doubled dry over a wet lead, a simple choice that keeps words clear in loud rooms. Lighting is usually backlit and cool toned, serving the mood while the music does the heavy lifting.If You Like Fleshwater, Try These Too
Fans of Narrow Head will recognize the grunge weight and earnest hooks that Fleshwater favor. Nothing matches the high-volume haze and tender vocals that float over big drums.