SHIM

SHIM (born Shimrit Ovadia, ; born July 23, 1983) is an independent Israeli singer-songwriter, musician and artist which has been internationally and domestically active since 2008.

Amongst multiple shows and concerts, her artistic engagements include the Liverpool folk scene, performances in Israel with high involvement in regards to the Tel Aviv musical performance scene, 2012 Reeperbahn festival in Germany, various other festivals and special events. A frequent participant in local media such as show and concerts coverages. Her current band consists of a classical formation of lead, rhythm, bass guitars and drums with a routine presence of keyboard, accordion, harmonica and from time to time other instruments such as banjo and strings.

Shim's album debut and related activities gained media coverage. Notable coverage was reported by Time Out, BalconyTV, Israel's popular news website Ynet, Walla!, and acclaimed Israeli radio presenter Yoav Kutner.

She has written, composed and produced all of her music. (Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts) a highly appreciated school of arts founded by Sir Paul McCartney which is also one of SHIM's major musical idols and a major artistic source of inspiration.

Discography EP – A self-titled/self-produced, six track debut EP recorded in Liverpool, England was released in late 2010. Album – "Riverbound" A first full-length album containing nine original tracks was released in November 2013. Israeli indie-folk artist Uzi Ramirez, Ran Nir (Asaf Avidan & the Mojos, "LFNT") and Israeli bluegrass group "Jacks of Diamond" cooperated with SHIM to release acoustic versions to a selection of the album's songs.

Reception David Pearl from TELAVIVIAN online magazine commented that SHIM "possesses a deep, soothing voice and her songs characterized by catchy yet powerful melodies, and a warm, rootsy sound." Israeli online magazine Mirpeset – "It seems that there is no such thing as too much folk music in the world and there is always room for one more folk artist. There is something about this genre which is so naked and exposed that the artist's personality reveals itself to you in its full glory. That's the story with SHIM (Shimrit Ovadia), which instantly excites you in an almost irritating ease.". Tel Aviv Mekomon newspaper wrote '"A very talented musician". music-page.co.il has stated "Musically, Riverbound is not an exceptionally complex folk-rock song. However, it has so much emotion beyond its basic form and thus proves that even if it is not that complex that doesn't mean the song couldn't touch all the right spots to excite"