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31 October 2026 – Fanclubwallet Releases Creep-O and Turns an Unsettling Encounter Into a Perfectly Timed Halloween Single
By Editorial Team - October 31, 2026
Summary
Ottawa indie-pop project fanclubwallet led by Hannah Judge releases Halloween single Creep-O via Lauren Records with a new music video.
Key Facts
- Ottawa indie-pop outfit fanclubwallet releases standalone Halloween track 'Creep-O' via Lauren Records.
- Songwriter Hannah Judge recorded the track in a single sitting with Michael Watson, featuring whispered vocals over lo-fi drum beats.
- Continues fanclubwallet's Halloween single tradition, which previously spawned 'double down' (2020) and 'Roadkill' (2022).
- Entities: fanclubwallet, Hannah Judge, Michael Watson, Lauren Records, Creep-O, Living While Dying, Club Records, Mobilise Everywhere
- Tags: fanclubwallet, hannah-judge, creep-o, lauren-records, indie-pop, bedroom-pop, lo-fi, halloween
Ottawa indie-pop project fanclubwallet has released "Creep-O", a standalone Halloween single accompanied by an offbeat music video through Lauren Records. The musical moniker of songwriter and cartoonist Hannah Judge, fanclubwallet is acclaimed for pairing wry, observational wit with infectious DIY melodies and understated lo-fi arrangements.
"Creep-O" examines the deeply relatable unease of crossing paths with someone whose overly familiar manner triggers immediate internal warning bells. Rather than relying on cartoonish monsters, the track zeroes in on everyday interpersonal boundary violations—people who maintain an outwardly pleasant demeanor while generating legitimate discomfort. Judge penned and recorded the track largely in an inspired single session with collaborator Michael Watson, whispering her vocals inches from the microphone over minimalist drum machines and jangly guitar riffs.
While the initial demo surfaced several years ago, Judge revived and polished the track for Halloween, upholding a holiday tradition that earlier delivered seasonal gems "double down" in 2020 and "Roadkill" in 2022. The track's rhythmic bounce cites influences ranging from Blood Orange and Memo Boy to post-punk minimalists Sneaks. The single follows fanclubwallet's 2025 sophomore LP Living While Dying and recent standalone single "Moving Unison".
Beyond her personal music, Judge champions regional artists through Club Records, her grassroots community hub in Ottawa. Another unreleased rarity, "Pickles N Greens", also recently landed on the Mobilise Everywhere climate justice benefit compilation. Halloween usually celebrates cinematic ghouls, but fanclubwallet smartly reminds us that the scariest interactions are often the mundane ones. Discover more idiosyncratic DIY pop in our indie pop hub and follow daily updates in our news stream.