The Distancing EP is a solo project produced by Jason Lurman under the Sora Shima moniker he shares with Gavin McDermott, Tuhua Mutu & Rob Shirlow. The four song EP entitled Distancing, alludes to a beautiful naturalistic setting free from any disrupting inhabitants. Yet all of the songs are given an edgy quality with the occasional hollow or sharp tones increasing tension. These agitated sounds are eventually subdued by their softly moving counterparts composed of minimal textural drones. Overall this meditative experience dissolves mental thought and is physically relaxing. Al… read more
The Distancing EP is a solo project produced by Jason Lurman under the Sora Shima moniker he shares with Gavin McDermott, Tuhua Mutu & Rob Shirlo… read more
The Distancing EP is a solo project produced by Jason Lurman under the Sora Shima moniker he shares with Gavin McDermott, Tuhua Mutu & Rob Shirlow. The four song EP entitled Distanci… read more
Once described by Under The Radar (NZ) as "properly abstract, terrifyingly beautiful", New Zealand sonic rock architects SORA SHIMA have been quietly (or perhaps not so quietly) honing their "dark and dreamy" instrumental craft since 2006. The fiercely independent group have self-released 3 EPs, a beautiful 10 inch vinyl single 'Empress' and an ambitious longplayer entitled 'You Are Surrounded' (2014). Style: Sonic Instrumental Rock Location: Hamilton City, New Zealand Formed: 2006 Personnel: Gavin McDermott (drums), Jason Lurman (guitar, etc… read more
Once described by Under The Radar (NZ) as "properly abstract, terrifyingly beautiful", New Zealand sonic rock architects SORA SHIMA have been quietly (or perhaps not so quietly) h… read more
Once described by Under The Radar (NZ) as "properly abstract, terrifyingly beautiful", New Zealand sonic rock architects SORA SHIMA have been quietly (or perhaps not so quietly) honing their "dark and dreamy" instru… read more