shiv is a DJ turned singer-songwriter/producer based in Dublin with a unique sound and a varied musical background. Born in Zimbabwe to a musical family and then moving to Ireland at age 5, shiv's sound is influenced by the music that moulded her childhood and mastered by the mindful attention she applies to her craft. 

From singing harmonies with her Mum, riffing along to 90's R&B in front of the mirror with her sister, and a writing retreat in Mozambique that led to her well-received debut releases, shiv has always gravitated towards a musical life. Though she studied Psychology in college and planned to pursue a career in Educational Psychology, a song she wrote & sang for her sisters Maid of Honour speech and shared to Youtube, after being scouted soon her lifelong hobby became a serious career path.

shiv's music is a unique blend of R&B and Low-Fi Hip Hop, with elements of Soul and Neo-Soul. She moves through a wide realm of genres & influences, and carries parts of them with her to create music that is fresh, emotive, and brimming with feeling.

In recent years shiv's work has captured the attention of UK and Irish radio stations such as 2FM and BBC, as well as being featured in Hotpress, Goldenplec, and COLORSXSTUDIOS. She has also played SoFar Sounds and Mahogany sessions to name a few.

Following her recent support of Lana Del Rey at 3 Arena in Dublin in 2023, shiv continues to establish herself as a dominant force in the Irish music scene and beyond, and continues to soothe us with her silky-sweet voice, soulful lyrics, and warm hazy instrumentals.

Photographs by Neil F. Dunne , Julia Godfrey, Fiona Ntidendereza and Cristina Gomez.