Evoke hunts the monsters within on "CRYPTID"

Evoke's newest single, "CRYPTID," is a bold exploration of the darkest crevices of human life, with a twist of wit and wordplay. Dropping on today, 22nd August 2025, the single serves as a taster from Evoke's upcoming EP, which shares its title, marking a daring new direction in their self-produced craft. "CRYPTID" is immediately identifiable as classic Evoke: a thematic stew made of razor-sharp lyricism, dynamic production, and an emotional narrative that's equal parts haunting and cathartic. 

The song, which employs the metaphor of a cryptid and a creature like Bigfoot, Mothman, or the Loch Ness Monster, to explore ideas of being isolated and alienated from oneself in the context of recovering from addiction, queer identity, and mental health, features Jenny Owen Youngs. This imaginative metaphor boasts bravado, wit, and black humor in spades, which makes it incredibly smart despite its absurdity. As a result, the song ends up having something that so few songs do: a soul and accessibility.

Those with a taste for Aesop Rock, Jon Bellion, and Twenty One Pilots will appreciate Evoke's ability to interweave complex rhyme schemes with genre-defying production. But what makes this release stand out is its thoroughly DIY ethos: Evoke penned, performed, produced, and engineered every part of the track, lending CRYPTID an air of authenticity which strikes as personal as it is universal.

"CRYPTID" is accompanied by a collectible cassette edition, currently available on Bandcamp, offering a chance to own a slice of Evoke's expansive creative vision. Evoke not only welcomes fans into the world of Evoke, but also sets the stage for future connections as they prepare for an impending album cycle. CRYPTID is more than a song; it's a mission statement, an invitation, and a masterclass in alchemizing personal hardship into unforgettable art. For anyone brave enough to take on the demons within, Evoke's new album is worth the trip.

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