Mira (band)
| Mira | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Tallahassee, Florida |
| Genres | Dream pop, shoegaze, indie pop, ethereal wave |
| Years active | 1996–2006 |
| Labels | Tesseract, Projekt Records |
| Associated acts | Welcome to Nagaland, Done Beginner, Warm Orange, Fantome, Book of the Chow Chow |
| Website | http://www.mira.nu |
| Past members |
Regina Sosinski Alan Donaldson Tom Parker Sam Riles Mark Davidson Max Fresen Melody Fleck |
Mira were a five-piece dream pop/shoegaze band from Tallahassee, Florida, formed in 1996.
History
Mira was formed by vocalist Regina Sosinski, guitarist Tom Parker, bassist Sam Riles and drummer Alan Donaldson. Originally called Still,[1] they were influenced by shoegaze bands such as Slowdive and Cocteau Twins.[2]
After releasing several EPs on their own Tesseract label, the band signed to Projekt Records, and their song "Cayman" appeared on Projekt's cat-themed 1999 compilation A Cat-Shaped Hole in My Heart.
Max Fresen replaced Riles, and the band added guitarist Mark Davidson.
Mira released their eponymous debut album on April 4, 2000.[3]
For second album Apart, Melody Fleck replaced Fresen on bass, and the band toured the U.S.[4]
In 2002, they collaborated on a self-released split single with Cream Abdul Babar, covering each other's songs.
Following 2005's There I Go Daydreamer, the band ceased activity and members moved on to other musical projects.[5]
In 2011, Projekt released a compilation of rare and early Mira recordings, titled The Echo Lingers On (Demos, Outtakes and Rehearsals).[6]
Other projects
Sosinski later formed Warm Orange with Paul Burdack.[7]
Donaldson formed Florida shoegaze band Fantome,[8] later succeeded by Book of the Chow Chow.[9]
Davidson also played in Welcome to Nagaland[10] and Done Beginner.
Discography
Studio albums
- Mira (2000, Projekt)
- Apart (2001, Projekt)
- There I Go Daydreamer (2005, Projekt)
Singles and EPs
- Something Ventured EP (1997, Tesseract)
- Dry EP (1998, Tesseract)
- Cowhausexclusive EP (1999, Tesseract)
- The Space split 7" with Cream Abdul Babar (2002, self-released)
- Pieces EP (2005, Projekt)
Compilation albums
- The Echo Lingers On (Demos, Outtakes and Rehearsals) (2011, Projekt)
Compilation appearances
- "Cayman" on A Cat-Shaped Hole in My Heart (1999, Projekt)
- "Divine" on Seireenia (2000, Projekt)
References
- ↑ https://mira.nu/
- ↑ https://mira.nu/press/gothgirl.html
- ↑ https://mira.nu/press/gothgirl.html
- ↑ http://www.inmusicwetrust.com/articles/51h05.html%20~TO inmusicwetrust.com article
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/EchoLingersOn
- ↑ http://www.projekt.com/store/product/pro00258/
- ↑ https://warmorangeband.bandcamp.com/
- ↑ http://fantomeband.bandcamp.com/
- ↑ http://chowchow.bandcamp.com/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Nvqm9n1av8
External links
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