The Sour bring together decades of collective experience from some of the country’s most beloved underground and alternative acts. The band is made up of Lani Purkis (Kahungunu ki Wairoa, Te Uriroroi) on bass and vocals, formerly of Foamy Ed, Elemeno P, and Delete Delete, and an ISC finalist and semi-finalist; Jessie Booth on guitar and vocals, also playing in Ekko Park, Elemeno P, Sam Cullen, Velveteen Shakes, and LEIGH; Jana Te Nahu Owen (Rongomaiwahine, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa, Rongowhakaata, Te Ātiawa) on drums and vocals, known for her work with Carnys, Padded Cell, Invisible Threads, Somme, and Bub; and Tam Matchett on guitar and vocals, who also performs with Demons of Noon alongside various opera and theatrical projects.