I really can’t believe that it’s been three years since the last Creepoid release. Part of the delay had to do with logistics with guitarist Pete Joe Urban spending most of last year living in San Antonio, TX, while his girlfriend attended school, coupled with the ridiculous amount of time it can take to write and record new material as well as the natural volatility of the band. It’s a lot to deal with, and at times, the band and I weren’t exactly sure if a new release would see the light of day. Towards the end of last year, drummer Pat Troxell asked me if the world really wanted another Creepoid album. My response was "DEFINITELY!" So now, here we are as the grungy psych-rock four-piece are finally back together in the same city and ready to unleash their long-awaited self-titled full-length album to the world via No Idea Records. And it was well worth the wait – just listen for yourself below. Come out this evening to Johnny Brenda’s for the gang’s record release show, and experience the intensity of a Creepoid live performance – something that few bands can match! They’ll also be joined by Philly music brethren Far-Out Fangtooth and Ecstatic Vision. Label it as a must-attend event! Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $12, 21+ – Q.D. Tran
