SHIMA traveled a long way to peform at Coachella's legendary DoLab stage. Phyiscally, yes — the Japanese-American electronic artist is based in Tokyo — but also metaphorically. She spent her formative years as a J-pop star in the Japanese girls group FAKY before moving to the United States to study music and computer engineering. Since then, she has emerged as a distinctive voice in the global electronic music scene. SHIMA’s artistry is a captivating fusion of her rich heritage and forward-thinking electronic production, a blend exemplified in her recent single, "1807," released via Young Art Records. The track, with its delicate interplay of sampled Japanese folk songs, ethereal synthesizers and driving rhythms hints at the sonic tapestry she weaves live.

The vibrant atmosphere of the DoLaB tent was the perfect canvas for SHIMA's unique sound at her hour-long Coachella debut. The energy she brought to her set — and the spirit mirrored by her audience — serves as a testament to her global influences and innovative approach to electronic music. In this photo diary, SHIMA chronicles her entire weekend, from pre-set prep to post-preformancecelebrations.