Evoke emerges from the shadows with “CRYPTID”

With their new single “CRYPTID,” Evoke takes listeners deep into the woods of the psyche, where shadows and humor intertwine in a dance of self-discovery. The track embodies the strange beauty of confronting one’s demons, whether those demons are addiction, queerness misunderstood, or the labyrinth of mental health. The genius of “CRYPTID” lies in its metaphor. By framing the experience of feeling “distant” or “monstrous” through the lens of legendary creatures, Evoke pulls us into a world both familiar and uncanny.

Listeners hear the struggles of recovery and identity and see them, vividly, as though stumbling across tracks in the mud or a ripple across still water. It’s self-aware and deeply relatable to anyone who’s ever felt like they’re a myth people whisper about rather than a human being standing in the light. The song is dark, heavy yet buoyed by sharp flashes of humor. Evoke’s delivery straddles intimacy and theatricality, carrying the listener through confessions that are equal parts vulnerable and biting. There’s an invitation not to hide from the monsters within but to name them, laugh with them, and maybe even dance alongside them. What makes “CRYPTID” resonate beyond its musicality is the honesty at its core.

Addiction recovery is rarely spoken about with humor, and queer identity is too often flattened into stereotypes. Evoke bridges those worlds with raw humanity. The song’s approach gives breathing room to topics that otherwise weigh heavily, proving that sometimes, the best way to exorcise a ghost is to sing about it with a sly grin. “CRYPTID” is a mirror for anyone who has ever felt like they don’t quite belong. It’s a reminder that what seems monstrous in isolation can become mythic in connection. With this release, Evoke reveals the strength and beauty of being seen, no matter how strange or shadowed we may feel.