Mira

Mira is a US dreampop band from Tallahassee, Florida, previously called Still. It forms in 1996 and is active until 2006. The group’s line-up includes vocalist Regina Sosinski, drummer Alan Donaldson, guitarist Tom Parker, bass guitarist Melody Fleck and guitarist Mark Davidson; other members associated with the band are Jeff Engel, Max Fresen and Sam Riles.

Style and sound

The band works in shoegaze, ethereal wave and dream pop, with downtempo elements also associated with its music. Its sound is described as floating and shimmering, with Sosinski’s ethereal vocals set over layered guitars and a shoegaze backdrop. The band’s influences include Cocteau Twins, My Bloody Valentine, Mazzy Star, Ride and Love Spirals Downwards.

Career

Mira signs to Projekt Records in 2000. It releases its debut full-length album, Mira, followed by Apart in 2003 and There I Go Daydreamer in 2005. The band also issues several EPs and CD singles on Projekt.