Sora Shima

"Distancing" cover art

Sora Shima formed in early 2006 under the name Amelia Blackout, changing to the current moniker in early 2007. They have released three EPs, the internet-only Distancing, 2007s Spinetingler, and Destroy Electronica in December 2008. A song from the third EP, Calor Humano, was included on the soundtrack to the film Jinx Sister. A popular live band, in October 2008, they won the Band Experiments 2008. Jason Lurman was previously in Misled by Lies.

Members

• Gavin McDermott (drums, clarinet)
  
• Jason Lurman (guitar)
  
• Nick Johnston (keyboards)
• Rob Shirlow (bass)
  

"Destroy Electronica" cover art

Past Members

• Adam Fulton (guitar)
  
• Tuhua Mutu (guitar)
  

Releases

• Distancing EP (internet only)
• Spinetingler EP, 2007
• Destroy Electronica EP, 2008

• We are not Alone appears on the 2007 compilation Kaleidoscope World Series 24
• Tornado vs Trailerpark appears on the 2008 compilation Stonerdoom NZ Volume 1

Articles

• Sora Shima: Not a Godzilla Villain by Clare Baker, Nexus, 15 October 2007 (Issue 25, P13)
• Hamilton Band's Song to Feature on the Silver Screen, Hamilton Press, 13 August 2008, p1
• Sora Shima Win Experiments, Hamilton Press, 22 October 2008, P2
• Victory for Sora Shima, Waikato Times, 22 October 2008, P2

External Sites

• Official Sora Shima website
  
• Sora Shima MySpace page
  

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