Mimic Your Hairstyle

Released in 2015, Mimic Your Hairstyle is a pivotal EP in Aural Vampire's discography, marking a rare moment where the duo focuses entirely on reinterpretations. The tracklist is a diverse survey of influences, ranging from the global techno hit 'Kernkraft 400' by Zombie Nation to Japanese cult classics like BUCK-TICK’s 'Iconoclasm' and Akina Nakamori’s 'Jikkai (1984)'. This selection highlights the band's dual identity as both a global electronic act and a fixture of the Japanese alternative scene. Sonically, the EP maintains the high-production standards of their later work, favoring digital clarity and maximalist synth arrangements over the lo-fi grit of their earliest demos. It serves as a testament to their ability to colonize different genres - pop, techno, and post-punk - and reshape them into their specific brand of industrial synth-pop. Critically, it is often cited by fans as a showcase for Raveman's versatility as a producer and Exo-Chika's ability to adapt her vocal persona to varying melodic structures.