Biography

::Reviews for 'Nothing Sweet Nothing'::

"Seattle-based Tuvim is a rarity in modern folk-pop: a young, moody singer-songwriter truly in touch with the roots of American music. Soul, blues and pop all filter through her husky, knowing voice."
-Dan Gewertz, Boston Herald

"Soulful and introspective, Tuvim has a rich, commanding voice."
-Gene Stout - Seattle P.I.

"Nothing Sweet Nothing...another collection of lovely, exquisitely well-arranged tunes that call to mind artists like Kris Delmhorst and Catie Curtis."
-Seattlest.com

"If Nothing Sweet Nothing is anything, it is soulful... Every song shines and every song stands on its own..."
-Heidi Fosner, Victory Review

"Kym Tuvim's music is so intuitive and deeply felt, so eloquent in its lyrics and so lovely in its musicianship, you just want to strip to the skin and dive in." -Susan Werner

"Her three song set on WERS proved that despite the lush instrumentation on her newest album, Nothing, Sweet Nothing, [Tuvim's] songs still have the legs to thrive in a stripped down setting." -Erik Ziedses des Plantes, WERS 88.9 FM, Boston

"...trained and well versed in a variety of genres, Kym Tuvim summons her disparate influences on her excellent third album, tapping into homespun folk, trad jazz, swampy blues and ethereal soundscapes along the way. With a knowing perspective reminiscent of Carly Simon, Joni Mitchell and Aimee Mann, her songs practically seethe with sensuality... Ultimately, Nothing Sweet Nothing is nothing if not delightful."
-Performing Songwriter Magazine, December 2007

"The songs on Tuvim's new record Nothing, Sweet Nothing are intimate, haunting and go straight to the heart."
-Meg Hutchinson, Songwriter

::About Nothing Sweet Nothing::
Nothing Sweet Nothing is the third recording from independent songwriter Kym Tuvim (pronounced 'Kim TOO-vim'). On the mostly original cross-genre collection, Tuvim travels through roots, folk-pop, jazz, and swampy blues, offering up unguarded observations on the quiet inbetween places where love fails and where it is the saving grace.

A first time producer, Tuvim assembled an eclectic group of Seattle area musicians including old friends like Dan Tyack (Bill Frisell, Tony Levin) on pedal & lap steel and dobro and Jami Sieber (Nina Gerber, Erika Luckett) on cello. To fill out the core band, drummer Chris Stromquist (Kulture Shock, Jovino Santos Neto) and double-bassist, James Whiton (Michael Shrieve, Eric McFadden) came on board, bringing their distinctive voices.

Already cited by The Performing Songwriter Magazine as a Top 12 D.I.Y. (Dec '07) and selected as an Editor's Pick at CDBaby, Nothing Sweet Nothing is the follow-up to Tuvim's Cake Records release, On The Mend, cited in Acoustic Guitar Magazine as a Top 5 Pick of '03. Without much fanfare, the new album was digitally released over the summer, and is being officially released this Spring with concerts in the Northwest and New England. A versatile and captivating performer, Tuvim has built a following in listening rooms, living rooms & festivals across the country. The album is currently available at digital download sites including iTunes and Rhapsody and is being officially released this Spring with concerts in the Northwest and New England. She has shared the stage with Susan Werner, Girlyman & Kris Delmhorst, among others. In 2005, she was voted back for the 2006 'Most Wanted Tour' by the audience at The Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, one of the largest folk festivals in the United States held every summer in the Berkshires in New York State.

::Past Honors::
2006 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, Most-Wanted Tour
2005 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, Emerging Songwriter Showcase Finalist
2004 VH-1 Song of the Year Contest, January Winner, Folk Category
2003 Acoustic Guitar Magazine, Top 5 Pick for 'On The Mend'
1999 Top 12 DIY for debut album, 'Kym Tuvim'