In the misty forests of the Pacific Northwest, Mimicking Birds craft a pastoral brand of atmospheric, acoustic-guitar-based indie rock in the realm of Fleet Foxes, José González, and Sufjan Stevens. Originally the personal project of nature-loving frontman Nate Lacy, the band expanded after signing to Isaac Brock's Glacial Pace Recordings in 2008. An official self-titled debut arrived in 2010, followed by relentless touring, including multiple stints with Brock's Modest Mouse. Sophomore effort Eons was released in 2014. Influenced by their travels and touring, their third LP, 2018's Layers of Us, featured more energy and production flourish than prior releases. ~ Neil Z. Yeung