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''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. Their debut album, [[You are Surrounded]], was released in 2014. A popular live band, in October 2008, they won the [[Band Experiments 2008]].  
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''Sora Shima'' formed in early 2006 under the name ''Amelia Blackout'', changing to the current moniker in early 2007. They have released two EPs, the internet-only [[Distancing]] and 2007's [[Spinetingler]], with a third, [[Destroy Electronica]], due for release in 2008. A song from this EP, ''Calor Humano'', was included on the soundtrack to the film ''Jinx Sister''. [[Jason Lurman]] was previously in [[Misled by Lies]].
 
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A song from the third EP, ''Calor Humano'', was included on the soundtrack to the film ''Jinx Sister''. Several of their songs have been featured on such luminary radio shows as Tom Robinson's ''Introducing'' on BBC6 UK, as well as former Gang of Four member David Allen's ''Pampelmoose Show'' on Woxy.com.
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After largely becoming inactive after 2014, the original lineup of the band (Lurman, Fulton, McDermott & Shirlow) reformed for [[Future City Festival 2019]]. After a second reunion show in Auckland's Wine Cellar, Fulton departed and was replaced by [[Gareth Schott]] (former [[Ancient Tapes]] guitarist) who remained with the band from 2019-2021. ''Shirlow'' was replaced by [[Mitchell Currin]] in mid-2020.
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==Members==
 
==Members==
*[[Gavin McDermott]] (drums, clarinet; 2006-) <br>  
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*[[Gavin McDermott]] (drums, clarinet) <br>  
*[[Jason Lurman]] (guitar; 2006-)<br>  
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*[[Jason Lurman]] (guitar)<br>  
*[[Mitchell Currin]] (bass; 2020-)<br>
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*[[Adam Fulton]] (guitar)<br>  
 
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*[[Rob Shirlow]] (bass)<br>  
[[image:Destrycover.jpg|right|thumb|"Destroy Electronica" cover art]]
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==Past Members==
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*[[Adam Fulton]] (guitar; 2006-2008; 2019)<br>
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*[[Rob Shirlow]] (bass; 2006-2010; 2019-2020)<br>
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*[[Tuhua Mutu]] (guitar; 2008)<br>
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*[[Liam Clancy]] (bass; 2010-2014)<br>
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*[[Nick Johnston]] (keyboards; 2010-2014)<br>
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*[[Gareth Schott]] (guitar; 2019-2021)<br>
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==Releases==
 
==Releases==
 
*[[Distancing]] EP (internet only)
 
*[[Distancing]] EP (internet only)
 
*[[Spinetingler]] EP, 2007
 
*[[Spinetingler]] EP, 2007
*[[Destroy Electronica]] EP, 2008
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*[[Destry Electronica]] EP, 2008
*[[Love You]] album, 2010
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*[[Empress]] EP, 2013
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*[[You are Surrounded]] album, 2014
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*''We are not Alone'' appears on the 2007 compilation [[Kaleidoscope World Series 24]]
 
*''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]]
 
*''The Korg Is Dead! Long Live The Korg!'' appears on the 2011 compilation [[More Hope for Japan]]
 
*''Calor Humano'' appears on the 2020 compilation [[No Sound: A Nivara Lounge Fundraiser]]
 
  
 
==Articles==
 
==Articles==
 
*''Sora Shima: Not a Godzilla Villain'' by [[Clare Baker]], [[Nexus]], 15 October 2007 (Issue 25, P13)  
 
*''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
 
*''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
 
*''Instrumentals and Inspiration'', [[Waikato Times]], 6 December 2008
 
  
 
==External Sites==
 
==External Sites==
 
*[http://sorashima.freehostia.com/ Official Sora Shima website]<br>  
 
*[http://sorashima.freehostia.com/ Official Sora Shima website]<br>  
*[https://www.facebook.com/sorashima?fref=ts Sora Shima Facebook page]<br>
 
 
*[http://www.myspace.com/sorashima Sora Shima MySpace page]<br>  
 
*[http://www.myspace.com/sorashima Sora Shima MySpace page]<br>  
*[http://sorashima.bandcamp.com/ Sora Shima Bandcamp page]<br>
 
  
 
[[category:bands]]
 
[[category:bands]]
 
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