Creepoid formed during a snow storm in December of 2009, born from boredom and cabin fever. The band consists of Sean Miller (guitar) Pete Urban IV (guitar) Anna Troxell (bass) and Patrick Troxell (drums). Their first 7”, Yellow Life Giver, was self-released in April of 2010, followed by their debut full-length Horse Heaven in January of 2011 (Ian Records).
After almost instantly selling out of the first pressing, No Idea Records re-released Horse Heavenin March of 2012. Their S/T sophomore LP CREEPOID, produced by Kyle “Slick” Johnson (WAVVES, Modest Mouse, The So So Glos), was released on March 4, 2014; again with No Idea Records.
They have shared the stage with Kurt Vile, Pains Of Being Pure At Heart, Best Coast, And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead…, Obits, Twin Shadow, Warpaint, Black Moth Super Rainbow, Night Beats, Bardo Pond, Psychic Ills, Wooden Shjips, R Stevie Moore, Black Lips, The Love Language, Purling Hiss, Telekinesis, Cloud Nothings, Jacuzzi Boys, Kid Congo, Asteroid #4, and more.
The newest EP Wet is their debut on Graveface Records, to be released on Record Store Day - April 19th, 2014. A one sided 12”, it features 4 new songs and a B side etching. Spring Tour Dates:
April 18 · Grand Rapids, MI – Mulligan's Pub April 19 · Chicago, IL – Township April 30 · New York, NY – Cake Shop May 17 · Montreal, QC – Pouzza Fest May 18 · New York, NY – Death By Audio May 19 · Washington, DC – The Black Cat June 6-7 · Baltimore, MD – Ladyfest June 20 · Philadelphia, PA – The Golden Tea House
"Think Beck and Lou Reed drinking beer at the Modern Lovers practice space listening to Mazzy Star on acid." - Philly Weekly
"Philadelphia's finest new sludgegaze purveyors." - Antiquiet
"Bending guitar leads are reminiscent of Slowdive, brooding tempos hat-tip the recently reunited Failure, and Billy Corgan-influenced nasal croons are practically a staple..." - SPIN
"dreamy and morose" - Noisey
"Creepoid corral elements of folk and fuzz-laden rock to create delightfully drowsy, laid-back tunes." - Consequence of Sound
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