Web of Mimicry

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Web of Mimicry
Mimicry logo.jpg
Founded1998
Founder Trey Spruance
Distributor(s)Revolver USA (US)
GenreAvant-rock, experimental, instrumental
Country of origin United States
Location San Francisco, California
Official website Official Site

Web of Mimicry is an independent record label based in San Francisco, California, specializing in avant-rock, experimental, and instrumental music. [1] Founded in 1998 by guitarist Trey Spruance of Mr. Bungle and Secret Chiefs 3, the label serves as the primary home for Secret Chiefs 3 while supporting a roster of like-minded artists. [2] [3]

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History

Web of Mimicry was established by Spruance in 1998 as an outlet for experimental music projects from the Bay Area, building on his work with Mr. Bungle and Secret Chiefs 3. [3] [4] Known for blending rock, jazz, electronic, and world music, the label operates independently and has been described as existing on the "outskirts of the music industry." [2]

It distributes music digitally via Bandcamp and physically through partners like Midheaven Mailorder. [5] Notable releases include the 2004 compilation Satellite Supersonic Vol. 1 and Secret Chiefs 3’s multimedia project "Theatron Animatronique." [6]

Roster

Discography

ArtistTitleYearFormat
Secret Chiefs 3Book M2001CD/LP
Secret Chiefs 3First Grand Constitution and Bylaws2006CD/LP
Secret Chiefs 3Book of Horizons2004CD
Secret Chiefs 3Hurqalya (Second Grand Constitution and Bylaws)2008CD
Secret Chiefs 3Book of Souls: Folio A2011CD
EstradasphereBuck Fever2001CD
Free Salamander ExhibitIt's Understood2003CD
Sleepytime Gorilla MuseumGrand Opening and Closing2006CD/LP
ClericRegressions2010CD
ClericRetrocausal2017CD/LP
Faxed HeadExhumed at Birth1997 (reissue)LP
Various artistsSatellite Supersonic Vol. 12004CD

References

  1. ↑ "Web Of Mimicry". Discogs. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Web of Mimicry". Facebook. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
  3. 1 2 Nate Wilcox (2019-06-12). "Ep180: Trey Spruance - Secret Chiefs 3, Mr Bungle, Web of Mimicry Pt 1 of 2". The Vinyl Guide (Podcast). Retrieved 24 September 2025.
  4. ↑ "Label details: Web of Mimicry". Exposé Online. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
  5. ↑ "Artists: Web of Mimicry". Bandcamp. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
  6. ↑ "WEB of MIMICRY: Secret Chiefs 3 and Mimicry Records". Web of Mimicry. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
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