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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. 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]].  
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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. A popular live band, in October 2008, they won the [[Band Experiments 2008]]. 
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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, such as Tom Robinson's ''Introducing'' on BBC6 UK, as well as former Gang of Four member David Allen's ''Pampelmoose Show'' on Woxy.com.  
  
 
==Members==
 
==Members==
 
*[[Gavin McDermott]] (drums, clarinet) <br>  
 
*[[Gavin McDermott]] (drums, clarinet) <br>  
 
*[[Jason Lurman]] (guitar)<br>  
 
*[[Jason Lurman]] (guitar)<br>  
*[[Nick Johnston]] (keyboards)
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*[[Nick Johnston]] (keyboards)<br>
 
*[[Rob Shirlow]] (bass)<br>
 
*[[Rob Shirlow]] (bass)<br>
 
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[[image:Destrycover.jpg|right|thumb|"Destroy Electronica" cover art]]

Revision as of 19:59, 15 February 2010

"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 popular live band, in October 2008, they won the Band Experiments 2008.

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, such as Tom Robinson's Introducing on BBC6 UK, as well as former Gang of Four member David Allen's Pampelmoose Show on Woxy.com.

Members

"Destroy Electronica" cover art

Past Members

Releases

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

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