Imago Profile

Why the name Imago?

“It’s the Latini word for ‘Image’, although it has really no relevance to what the group is trying to project – even our idealism. We just find the work kind of cheesy” — Aia– You can actually learn how to sing better!

Imago’s Sounds?

“Alternative, Rock. We have nothing againts show bands, really, but we don’t do covers” — Zach

Band History

“It was in 1998. We were fresh out of college. Tim and I were schoolmates at UST. Myrene was from UP, while Aia was from La Salle. I started with the now defunct ‘Hungry Young Poets’, until we formed ‘Imago’. “– Zach

Band Members

• Aia De Leon (vocals/guitars),
• Myrene “Maps” Academia (bass),
• Tim Cacho (guitars) and
• Zach Lucero (drums)

Albums/Discography

• Probably Not But Most Definitely
• Take 2
• Blush
• Others
  • Ultraelectromagneticjam(2006) – Spolarium
  • Kami nAPO Muna(2006) – Ewan
  • Close Up Season of Smiles – Let It Snow
  • Smile At Me – Rocksteaddy Feat. Aia de Leon

Other Infos:

• Their first album Probably Not But Most Definitely was released in 2001 under Viva Records
• Imago’s second album was released four years after
• Zach used to be a dj for NU 107
• Myrene also plays bass for Sandwich
• ‘Akap’ was written by Aia
• Aia’s influences – Tori Amos and Gwen Stefaine

External Links:

Imago on Wikipedia
Sunstar article on Imago
Pulse article on Imago