ABOUT

There are artists you label as experimental, and then there's Elle Shimada - 嶋田会希, whose sound and live show is unlike any other. 

Tokyo-raised and Melbourne-based violinist, producer, and vocalist has rapidly gained acclaim for her emotive and genre-defying music. Masterfully blending catchy yet thought-provoking vocals with edgy production and layered string arrangements, Shimada creates emotive, cinematic, and other-worldly atmospheres that captivate listeners worldwide.

A genre-defying pioneer, Shimada instantly draws the audience in the zone with electrifying live performances that seamlessly integrate powerful choreography and music. With immense creativity, she effortlessly transitions between dance music of high production value and fearless vulnerability. Shimada is an artist to watch, continuously pushing the boundaries of music and performance.

A visionary community leader, Shimada has gained a cult following in Melbourne's underground in recent year,  She is unmistakably ready for the global stage, bringing her unique talent and presence to stadiums and major music festivals around the world. 

Intertwined with feminism, cultural curiosity, and a political mindset, she utilizes the uniting power of music to cultivate dance-floor-activism that is inclusive, honest, and raw, championing a movement that fosters connection and dialogue.

RELEASES: RESOLUTE (single, march 2 2024), HOME  ≠LOCATION (2022) +, FREEDOM (music video Feb 15 2024), ABOUT BLANK___ (2023), MONONOKE (2024) ++ 

FESTIVALS: SXSW Sydney (max capacity), WOMAD, VIVID, RISING, LANEWAY (AU), We Out Here (UK), Magnetic Fields (India) +

SUPPORT: Flying Lotus, Madlib, Obongjayar, Liv.e, Soichi Terada, Kamaal Williams, Alfa Mist +

AWARDS: 21 Australia’s best album - Guardian, Best Live Music Act AU (nominee)

PRESS: Vogue (AU), VICE print, Rolling Stones (AU), Notion, Culted, RA, RAGE

TOURS: 15-date Asia tour 2023 (Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Philipines, Singapore), Europe Tour 2021,