Shiv and the Carvers

Shiv and The Carvers deliver hot hooks and electrifying lyrics on sex, politics, culture, and the body with aggressive prowess. The band's "boisterous live performances are filled with raw moments of pure sonic smut, sweat, and leopard print” - Range Magazine. Formed in 2020 through fierce whips and intense roller derby bouts, Shiv and the Carvers are making their presence known while tapping their skates to the Riot Grrrl greats like Hole, Bikini Kill, and Veruca Salt.

Graduates of Exclaim’s Class of 2024 series, Shiv and The Carvers have been busy recording new music, sharing the stage with punk rock incendiaries Lambrini Girls, Canadian alt rock icon Bif Naked, and were handpicked to perform at Toronto’s tastemaker festival, Project Nowhere, this October. Stay tuned for new music coming out this fall.

Photo credit: Julie Riemersma