Mimicry /mi mi kri/, still a relatively young group, is an Indie Pop Rock group from Lipa City Batangas and inspired by the likes of local heroes, the Eraserheads and Livepool's Fab Four, The Beatles. The group was formed in 2012 when all members were sophomores in college. Following a series of covers in 2013 mostly inspired by OPM bands, the group concluded that doing covers was not their thing. Instead they embarked on writing their own songs and creating their own music. Mimicry has to be heard. Music is absolute passion for young lads such as Eric Gonzales (frontman/lead vocals/rhythm guitarist), Rhobin Marcial (vocals/lead guitarist), Edzel Faina (vocals/bassist) and Lhumel Hilario (vocals/drummer/percussionist).
They started doing small gigs , playing for different occasions and social gatherings. A lot of late nights and sacrifices. Mimicry is the epitome of the phrase "Earning the right to play." They share their own experiences of rejection, being literally left out for a show and not being allowed to play on stage just because they were nobodies. Many tried to write them off and turned down their music. Giving them the good old advice of calling it quits even before they have proven themselves. It was not the dream start, but if things are at worst they only get better. The nobodies continued working on their music, and mastering their craft. After months of long hours practicing and at times taking unpaid gigs just to get that chance to play in front of people, Mimicry found the right tone as the year 2014 ended.
Now they get invited by universities to play in their events. Mimicry had also garnered their own fan base which is small but growing fast. This 2015, things took an even better turn when a Filipino music producer from Australia took notice of their work by offering them recording sessions and an EP album, "Roof Pop" which was released later.
Mimicry have definitely earned the right to play as they have served as front acts to some of the Filipino music band icons like Kamikazee, Tanya Markova, Rivermaya, Silent Sanctuary, Up Dharma Down, Chongkeys, Imago, Ney, Slapshock and other rap artists like Delo and Smugglaz which is definitely not a bad resume for a group of nobodies.
You can catch Mimicry and their album Roof Pop at iTunes, Spotify, Deezer and different online mp3 stores. They will also perform live in the upcoming Lipa City Philippines or LCP group Christmas evening this coming Dec 18th Friday 7pm at Lorenzo's Place in Fiesta Mall, Lipa City.
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