Press Kit

...NERiMA is a band you have to look out for in 2022...

- 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 Green Day and Paramore to alt-indie breakthrough artists such as Twenty One Pilots 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 Alexi, Vee, Connor, and AJ — four 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. While most members have long histories with their love of music, all four continue to explore its growing place in their life through their dedication to this band and its sound.

The band has just released their debut EP 'HAVE MORE FUN' produced by Nothing Special's Dan Bell. They are currently playing across Ontario, sharing the stage with bands such as Laundry Day, A Short Walk To Pluto, 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 PERFORMANCES:
- Kids Rock For Kids NYC COME TOGETHER Festival (Featured on the Kelly Clarkson Show)
- Sold Out Show at Hard Luck opening for MICO and Elko
- The Music Hall for Oshawa Music Week 2021

V i d e o s

P R E S S

"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."
Review: NERiMA - Have More Fun (EP)

"Home is just a masterfully beautiful track you always want to come back to where it’s just this refined mellow and relaxing slice of positivity which is a true throwback to soft rock."
NERiMA: Home Review - Almost Anything Music

"My immediate impressions here were that this is such a perfectly sounding classic indie rock song that has an immensely pure feel to it."
NERiMA share their spectacular debut single, "All Afraid To Fall" - We Write About Music

"NERiMA is a relatively young band, with young members [...] Because of this, they incorporate their youthful and joyous energy in everything they do."
Meet NERiMA - Radio Feature by Abigail Zahra

"This whole song is just beautiful and tranquil with a great meaning that sadly so many can relate to. The vocals are PHENOMENAL and the instrumental INCREDIBLE. NERiMA are so underrated it’s insane."
NERiMA - Home - Recommend Tunes

"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

"Home’ is a charming and nostalgic trip through the band’s pop punk sound while exploring all too relatable frustrations and fears in an honest way that feels authentic."
Spotlight Music's Favourite Tracks 02/2021

“Next up was NERiMA, a very effervescent pop band that oozed with pure pleasure. The band had both a smooth and sloppy sound that fit today’s indie scene.”
Live Review by Blast Toronto for Save Toronto Music Venue’s Bitch Fest

"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
Featured on Tinnitist's Top 33 Indie Roundup
Listed as one of Out The Box's Best Submissions - Rock Tracks