Philly psych titans, memorable for fuzzed-out cuts like “See Through” and “Grave Blanket,” mark their return from tour with an appropriately anticipated set at Johnny Brenda’s. Purveyors of moody soundscapes, local natives Creepoid continue to expand on their distinctively earnest brand of lo-fi. Articulate riffs and emotive lyricism embodied by deliberate diction makes for monumental anthems that play out hypnotic like shoegaze fever dreams. Humming with melancholy and shades of lethargic optimism, Creepoid’s strength lies in their ability to conjure bittersweet narratives by way of haunting chants (think “Spirit Birds”) that bloom then unapologetically burst into instrumentation that seamlessly nears cinematic. Exemplified by Yellow Life Giver and Horse Heaven, Creepoid’s capacity for crafting impressive tracks is boundless. With fans ravenous for new material, the band’s follow-up release is surely highly anticipated. Equally haunting in their own right, fellow Philly four-piece Dreambook are set to finally party down in honor of releasing their debut album, Only Shadows, by prefacing Creepoid along with indie-pop mavens Amanda X. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 Frankford Ave, 9pm, $10, 21+ – Dianca Potts
