Nails on the walls
Bedroom empty and bare
The way you left here
A panic took my air.
Hailing from the hazy backstreets of Montreal’s indie underworld, SEAVER unveils their debut EP, Impermanence, released on July 25, 2025, via Velouria Recordz. This mesmerizing collision of gauzy new wave melodies and post-punk drive marks a notable debut.
SEAVER’s lineup, featuring Richard Bunze on guitar and vocals, Sabrina Côté-Poitras oscillating effortlessly between bass and guitar, drummer and vocalist Michel Defoy, and bassist Kevin Hills, reads like a who’s who of Montreal’s indie circuit. Members boast past gigs in local favourites like The Ember Glows, Room Control, Scene Noir, Repo, and Boar God, fusing seasoned prowess into a fresh wave of atmospheric intensity.
Impermanence is refreshingly direct, oscillating from immersive waves of reverb-heavy guitars to tightly wound basslines. The EP is equal parts nocturnal cruise and moody contemplation, a vibrant swirl of effects pedal textures held taut by restless energy.
Rebel Cure emerges as a captivating fusion of Interpol, the Pixies, The Sound, and Snake Corps, weaving together soaring melodic guitars and passionate backing vocals. Its lyrics grapple with the paradox of rebellion, recognizing the necessity yet mournful cost of revolution, punctuated sharply with a bittersweet homage to Bowie’s glam-era spirit. Between The Rainbows, meanwhile, infused with driving yet shadowy guitars and bass, channels the spirit of Joy Division and Bauhaus, exploring emotional aftermath through a lyrical landscape punctuated by loss and inevitability. Its buoyant “la-la-las” cloak deeper truths, turning a seemingly simple melody into an emotional echo chamber.
The poignant Strangers (Evermore) feels like a new wave soundtrack scored to a pivotal moment in an 80s film, landing somewhere between The Cult, Scorpions, and Clan of Xymox, bringing an emotional gravity to the EP that paints a vivid portrait of love’s aftermath with a moving vocal delivery whose earnestness is nothing short of disarming with its passion and vulnerability. And with its lyrics, it maps the terrain of heartbreak and resignation, juxtaposing stark loneliness against memories too vivid to fade, ultimately arriving at an acceptance tinged with sorrowful wisdom.
Listen to Impermanence below and order the album here.
On the band’s genesis, guitarist Richard Bunze explains, “Things came together quite organically. Kevin and I were in another band together, which folded. But we realized we wanted to continue on. Out of the blue I got a message from Sabrina who had left her band, and asked if I was interested in starting a shoegaze band! I said, funny enough I’m just starting a new band with Kevin and would she like to jam with us to see how things go. Our then drummer had left to pursue other things. So we were thinking of drummers we knew. Firstly, who were good, and secondly, who we got along with and liked as people. Michel made the top of the list! He quickly realized how serious we were after hearing a few songs and we became SEAVER in July of 2024…and off we went. It has been a very creative and free flowing process for us ever since. Really good vibes.”eparted, Michel was our first choice. He caught our drift quickly, and from July 2024 onward, it’s been nothing but good vibes and creativity.”
That creativity blossomed vividly at Velouria Studios under François Marsan’s guidance. “Recording our first songs with François – with a helping hand from Bitou – at Velouria Studios was such a blast,” Michel Defoy enthuses. “Cool digs, super gear, massive sound… and the lad manning the decks really knows his stuff. Frank also understood us as a band and helped us get to where we wanted to go sonically. It was fantastic to hear our music go from monochrome to technicolour glory! Can’t wait to go back for the next chapter!”
With Impermanence, SEAVER makes a powerful entrance, proving they’re a band finely tuned to emotion’s spectrum, skilled in translating complexity into resonant, unforgettable songs.
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