“A SONG IS NOT JUST A SONG, IT IS PASSION, IT IS LIFE AND
LIFE EXPERIENCES, IT MUST COME FROM THE HEART.”
Born in an Army hospital, Mike House grew up moving from country to country. In the late 80s, Mike was just another street skate punk going to shows, hanging out and trying to find himself. He began singing in his first band in the mid-90s called COS, but soon called it quits and joined the band Lewa, as their singer and frontman. The same year he formed the band Mugshot-76 with his best friend Markus aka Wax. The band soon ended after going through many stages and changes, with everyone moving on in different directions. Syco Mike remained dedicated to what he loved and followed his life’s passion.
Departing California for good, he met up with Pipes and Pints in Prague in 2008, where he was hired immediately as their singer and frontman. The band released a demo that featured new versions of Syco Mike’s music from his old band Mugshot-76. Tomas on guitar and Mike’s voice gave it the edge. They hit the road and toured Central Europe, both as a headlining band and in support of The Porters, Society Parasites, and many others. Recording a 5-track EP — was the beginning of a new venture that went extremely well.
Their overwhelming success was due to the amazing performances by Syco Mike. His shows inspired, always different and his songs came from the heart, drawing even larger crowds. In November 2009, Syco Mike and Tomas released the band’s full-length album titled, Until We Die, in cooperation of Wolverine Records from Europe and Unrepentant Records from North and South America. They continued playing live shows for the remainder of 2010.
In 2012, Darien Rundall, a producer, arrived in Prague to produce the second album called, “Found and Lost.” The record was a success and they received the Angel Award, the highest music Oscar in the CZ Republic. After years of touring, 2016 became too much chaos for the band — from personal to financial issues, Mike and Tommy called it quits.
While still on tour and finishing up his shows, Syco Mike received news from his fiancée in France their relationship had ended. This was one of the worst flights back to France he ever had taken. Just when he thought things couldn’t get any worse, he found himself having to move. Packing up all his belongings with little sleep, he arranged a last-minute visit with his stepson and hit the road with his two dogs, Honey and Mushu.
After arriving in California, living out of his car and in hotels for the first few weeks, Mike was able to find a job as a driver for Uber and Lyft. Although it was tough, he soon found his balance again.
Currently living in Orange County, Mike is pursuing his music and kiddingly states, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” He is determined to succeed, now working closely with Mike McConaghy, Eravox Studio, as well with Ronnie King. It has been a wild rollercoaster ride on his journey through life, but he will never give up his passion for music.
With plans to fulfill his lifelong dream, Syco Mike continues making music. His live performances are unforgettable, connecting to his audience, he lets them see and feel his passion. He is truly an exceptional musician, believing his life stories and experiences in his songs can change the world to be a better place.
Simply stated by Syco Mike, “A song is not just a song, it is passion, it is life and life experiences, it must come from the heart.” He lives his songs every time he sings them.
Michael House
(619) 723-3858
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Instagram: @syco_mike_
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