ABOUT

Born in 2015 as a sludge-ridden two-piece—Julie Mejia on bass and Mariel Zayas-Bazan on drums—CRUD emerged with primitive intent and a stripped-down, confrontational sound. Early material leaned into minimalism and weight. Building on that foundation, Kris Garcia joined on guitar and gutturals ahead of their first EP Resin, recorded deep in the South Florida swamps—a release that captured the band in a raw, transitional state, balancing murk and
momentum.

In 2019, CRUD released Doom Is Dead, a nihilistic split with Black Tomb, further refining their identity while leaning harder into bleak atmospheres and punishing structures. Shortly after, Andy S. joined on vocals, locking in the band’s crushing direction and completing the lineup that
would define their next era. CRUD sharpened their focus—songs became more deliberate,
more suffocating, and more emotionally volatile.
Drawing from experiences across Savannah, Baltimore, Miami, and Gainesville, CRUD’s sound reflects a convergence of scenes and personal histories—equal parts isolation, unrest, and resilience. After a four-year hiatus, the band resurfaces not as a revival act, but as something reanimated—dragged from the grave with renewed purpose and a heavier, more introspective weight behind it.

CRUD will release their sophomore LP in Fall 2026 via Totem Cat Records, titled Human
Decency, a sardonic jab at what lacks and a simultaneous dare. The idea of “decency” feels
increasingly distant against a backdrop of disillusion and unrest—almost like a label for
something the world is actively unlearning. The record stands as a fitting soundtrack to the quiet collapse of the modern world, an echo of its decay as humanity slowly unravels. Across eight tracks, it moves between the external chaos of contemporary life and the internal strain of personal struggle, blurring the line between societal commentary and lived experience.