Press Kit

...NERIMA is a band you have to look out for...

- Nick Mokrzewski, The B-Side

B I O

Staying true to both punk-rock roots and a love for the modern alternative scene, young Toronto-based NERIMA explores a boundless mix of genres in their sentimental music. With influences ranging from rock bands like The Smashing Pumpkins and Paramore to alt-indie breakthrough artists such as Weezer and Wolf Alice, this new and growing band showcases a variety of sounds: upbeat instrumentation with fun vocals, mellow songs with softly-sung, hard-hitting lyrics, and much more in between.

NERIMA is Lexi and AJ — two musicians mixing their diverse tastes into one distinctive sound. With the vast musical backgrounds of each member, NERIMA'S passion is driven by lifelong musical interests, inspiration from their favourite artists, and admiration of music's place in society.

The band has just released their second song 'Fifty Years' off of their third EP - an upbeat, energetic anthem produced by Dan Bell and mastered by Kyle Marchant (Silverstein, Arm's Length). They have shared the stage with bands such as Spitalfield, Laundry Day, and MICO. NERIMA hopes to reach as many other people — especially young ones like themselves — with passion-driven music that will show the world what they've got.

NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Album Of The Year Winner, OMA's 2023: 'HAVE MORE FUN'
- Kids Rock For Kids NYC COME TOGETHER Festival 2022 & 2024 (Featured on the Kelly Clarkson Show)
- NXNE Showcase for NXNE 2023 & 2024
- Sold Out Show at Hard Luck opening for MICO and Elko
- Biltmore Theatre opening for Spitalfield

V i d e o s

P R E S S

"As NERiMA immerse themselves in their oasis of indie, we become enamoured with this musical enthusiasm interlaced with musical talent, shown in new single Reverence."
NERiMA Reveal Deep Truths About ‘Reverence’ - LaMusique

"Reverence eases its way in serenely enough before bursting into life with energy and vibrancy to spare, finally fading gently to an exhausted close. This is a busy record full of big riffs, choppy chords, urgent drum beats, catchy chorus and perfectly-paced middle eight."
Reverence - Single Review, Louder Than War

"These singles boast fantastic and nostalgic pop-punk instrumentation and feature vocal prowess comparable to Avril Lavigne and Hayley Williams ... All in all, where the EP shines, it glows! With just two years of activity, NERiMA are destined to become a sought after group in the indie/pop punk Toronto scene."
NERiMA - Have More Fun (EP), Agoria

"The infectious tune of ‘Medicine’ is enough for you to have it on repeat. From the intro we are acquainted with a pounding instrumental, but by the chorus we have plunged into a truly passionate melody."
NERiMA Find Comfort In Darkness On EP ‘Kiss Your Shadows’, LaMusique

"Orial's vocals take centre stage throughout the song, guided by dreamy instrumentals that further compliment the track's introspective lyricism. You can tell that the band know their strengths and are passionate about their music."
'Home' by NERiMA, Conversations With Keiko

"It almost made me feel like I was on a long road trip home; as the tranquility of both the bass line and guitar sequence layered atop another gave a comforting vibe. Mix in the drums, alongside both the bass and guitar, and we are guided into a scene of hope and new-beginnings."
Single Review: 'Home' by NERiMA, Spotlight Music

Review of HAVE MORE FUN on Louder Than War
Review of All Afraid To Fall on Blast Toronto
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