Riversleem

Riversleem
Riversleem in Lake Lenore, Saskatchewan in August 2021
Background information
Also known as	Psych Ward, Close Up, In Hiding, The Fish Emoji, Sleme, Mosby
Origin	Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Genres	Hardcore punk metallic hardcore grindcore screamo
Years active	2019-present
Labels	Tomb Tree Tapes, Zegema Beach Records
Associated acts	Black Lake, Psyche World, Post Recovery, Bombargo, Gold Parachute, Bonfire, Baptists of Fire, Made by Machines
Website	riversleem.bandcamp.com
Members	Drew Fitzgerald Connor Guillet Kurt Wolfe Kyle Zurevinski

Riversleem is a Canadian hardcore punk band, formed by vocalist Kyle Zurevinski, guitarist Drew Fitzgerald, and drummer Murr Wolfe in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 2019. During the writing phase of their debut EP A Debut Release by Riversleem, the group developed into their current lineup with the addition of bassist Connor Guillet. The debut EP was initially released digitally by the band via their Bandcamp and later released on cassette by independent label Tomb Tree Tapes. Riversleem's sound has been categorized as grindcore, screamo, and metallic hardcore.

Artistry

Musical style and influences

Some say it all started with a beat. .. The folks from Riversleem have a diverse and widespread collection of musical influences, many of which can not be heard in the direct musical output of Riversleem. Artists such as 100 Gecs, Billy Talent, Tame Impala, MyChildren MyBride, and Manafest are all noted influences for the act. These influences comes from a more primal place, a vibe, and not only highlight the ways in which dopamine is released from their bodies, but allude to small, yet important, connections that result in musical expression.

Lyrics and vocal delivery

It's all about catching a vibe, grab onto it and make it work baby.

Original A Debut Release by Riversleem artwork shot by art director Daniel Mason (2020)

Artwork

In mid-2020 long time friend and collaboratorDaniel Mason would start to dabble in the world of analogue photography, quickly shooting off rolls and rolls of film and sending off the scans to Zurevinski. It's here were the images Mason was capturing would begin to form the visual identity of the A Debut Release by Riversleem era and the band as a whole.

Discography

Extended Plays

• A Debut Release by Riversleem (2021)
• Live @ Amigos (2021)
• EP2 (2022)

Criticism

"Stuart Little" Gate

Despite the overwhelming positive feedback of their debut EP, fans were quick to denounce lead singer, Kyle Zuevinski's vocal delivery. Feedback from one critic claimed that Zurevinski's singing resembled Stuart Little due to his intense shrieking and overall feral, animal like, vocal presence. Riversleem was quick to reply to these comments with the following: "As a band, we whole heartedly agree that voices should be amplified, regardless the breed. And we want our fans to know that we unapologetically support all vocal pitches."

Band Members

Timeline

References

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