Two girls, two guys, a whole lot of possibilities. Formed in 2004 by Kim Ho, on guitar and vocals, Cowbella, on keyboards and vocals, Meli Mae at the bass and Sid Z, on drums, Creature’s music is the energetic feel that will transform your life in an instant party. With a confident attitude and a genuine respect for their influences, Creature is in a whole other league, ignoring whatever the hype may be and creating their own trends to follow.

It’s with the release of an EP in 2007, and an extensive Quebec tour that the band secured a fierce reputation as explosive performers. By spring 2008, they where releasing their first full length album, No Sleep at All, on Bonsound Records/Universal Music Canada. Creature is the kind of band that never stops making people dance, and that is probably because: “No one is bored in the band because we work in complete democracy. In studio, everyone’s composing, we know that when we dance together on something we wrote, it’s going to be a good song”, explains Cowbella.  One of their first composition actually gave birth to their name : “We kept telling ourselves that we had to bring out the creature in us. We’re the four legs of the Creature, a hybrid mix of pop, hip hop, dance and rock.”

No Sleep at All is a happy delirium that reminds the aura of a young Prince, (the stage presence and guitar of lead singer Kim Ho is making it happen) the B-52’s and even Gang of Four. Impossible not to bust a move while listening to their first album. The guitar and voice of Kim Ho along with Cowbella’s add to the catchy riffs played by Sid Z, formely in Me, Mom and Morgentaler.

Being one of the bands to watch within montreal's rock scene (after seeing their show in New York City, Debbie Harry, defined the band as “completely unheralded in any way and fantastic”). The band recently took part in many major events such as SXSW, M pour Montréal, CMW, Les Transmusicales de Rennes, Transmit Live, Transmit China Solidays in France, Concertio Radio Exa Plaza del Toros and the FMTU Monterrey Music Festival in 2009 in Mexico. Creature won’t let you sleep in 2010, since No Sleep At All was be released in France on A-Z/Universal records on February 15th, 2010. The album is already available in Mexico since August 2009!

The band is currently preparing their second album.

Crew

Kim Ho:  vocals and guitar
CowBella: vocals and keyboards
Sid Z: drums
Meli Mae: Bass

Important Shows

• FMTU Monterrey Music Festival (Mexico 2009)
• Transmit Live (Victoria, BC 2009)
• Solidays (France, 2009)
• Transmit China (China, 2009)
• Concertio Radio Exa Plaza del Toros (Mexico 2009)
• Transmusicales de Rennes (2008)
• Première partie de MIKA (Montréal, Toronto 2008)
• Pride Toronto (2008)
• FestiVoix de Trois-Rivières  2008)
• Festival de la chanson de Tadoussac ( 2008)
• Festival d'été de Québec ( 2008)
• Festival International de Montgolfières (2008)
• M pour Montréal (2007)
• Pop Montreal (2005, 2006, 2007)
• Gala GAMIQ (2007)
• FMEAT (2007)
• NXNE (Juin 2007)
• SXSW (Mars 2007)

In a word: huge. Not only did they fill the stage at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, they filled the air, they filled the night with pounding beats, sexy dance moves, the 'Tower of Power' horn section and slap-you-upside-the-head star power -make that, superstar power. This local band has hit their stride and on Wednesday night at the Bell Groove stage, dished out a massive dose of the drug they've got fans in France and China addicted to. I smell rehab for Montreal.
Natasha Hall, July 2009, The Gazette

Redoutable machine à tube, Creature baisse parfois le tempo avec l'hypnotique It's over ou le délicieusement surjoué Property, digne d'une comédie musicale. Loin de toute gravité, parfois un rien téléphoné, No sleep at all annonce la couleur : grâce à ces euphorisantes Creature vous n'êtes pas prêt d'aller vous coucher.
Ludovic Basque, Août 2009, RFI Musique France

Montreal dance-rock foursome Creature came out swinging in the opening slot, winning over the eager audience with the punchy songs from its upcoming full-length album, due March 5. Playing to its biggest crowd yet, the band delivered an entertaining set that kept kids cheering all the way through.
Mika brings crowd to its feet
T’Cha Dunlevy, January 2009,The Gazette

Their music is an arch, arty strain of spiffy, spiky, highly danceable pop-rock, speckled with retro flavoured raps and riffs crafted with enough care to make mainstream waves [...]
Rupert Bottenberg, March 2008, The Mirror

With Ho’s flashy guitar work and smooth croon, Iwanicki’s effervescence, and the band’s dapper fashion sense and giddy stage presence, Creature rides the line between rock, dance, music, pop and early hip-hop
T’Cha Dunlevy, March 2008, The Gazette

Irrésistible invitation à la danse, la première production du quatuor est fidèle aux spectacles jubilants qu’il offre depuis plusieurs mois dans les clubs de la province.
Kathleen Lavoie, Mars  2008, Le soleil

No Sleep At All, un concentré de disco-punk jouissif conçu pour faire se lever de leurs chaises et danser les plus récalcitrants.
Benjamin Eskinazi, Mars 2008, Impact Campus

C’est dire à quel point le son de Creature est contagieux. Sucré, pop, accrocheur.
Philippe Renaud, Mars 2008, La Presse

[...] la présentation scénique de Creature relève d’une symétrie parfaite. Efficace au premier coup d’oeil, l’équilibre contraste avec le déséquilibre mental, bien sûr théâtral, du groupe nourri à la folie pop des 30 dernières années.
Olivier Robillard Laveaux, Février 2008, Voir

On s’en voudrait de terminer sans souligner la solide performance du quatuor montréalais Creature, croisement heureux des B 52’s et du son DFA Records. Bien plus agréable à voir et entendre que The Rapture, le groupe dance-rock acidulé prévoit lancer son premier album le 5 mars prochain - enfin, depuis le temps qu’on nous en parle comme de la prochaine révélation locale!
Mika, trop c’est comme pas...
Philippe Renaud,Janvier 2008, La Presse

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Creature + Stephen Hague = London time

Creature is currently in London recording what will be their next album with pop music guru Stephen Hague!

Don't know who he is? Snap. Crackle. Pop. Stephen Hague produced SO many albums with the Pet Shop Boys, New Order, Public Image Ltd, Robie Williams, Tom Jones, the Pretenders, etc. etc.

The complete list is here, it's pretty groovy that means we are only two or three degrees from Melanie C of The Spice girls! IN-CRE-DI-BLEEEEEE!!

Have fun Creatures, we can't wait to hear the next record!

Friday, April 9th, 2010
Creautre live at Sala Rossa tonight!

© Miguel Jacob

Wow! After Mexico City,China and Paris, Creature never forgets where they are from. Just like Jenny from the Block - Creature is still from the block. They will be playing April 9th in Montreal at la Sala Rossa with Cougarettes!

CREATURE IN MONTREAL
FRIDAY APRIL 9th AT LA SALA ROSSA
With Cougarettes
17$
Tickets on sale at Atom Heart, L'oblique and Casa del Popolo
Or by clicking here!

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
Get ready to download one hot remix!

You've heard Creature's smash single, Who's Hot Who's Not, now get Toy Selectah's Raverton Remix as a free download on CreatureBand.com. These two progressive-thinking entities have come together to bring you a feverishly-catchy dance tune that will have your feet moving till the wee hours of the morning.

Vodka-Guru, where are you?

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
Paris Hilton, Creature and BE magazine!

BE magazine chose Creature's Who's Hot Who's Not for the single for their brand new ad featuring Paris Hilton! Crazy! She's still alive!

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
Fourth song for the Bonsound anniversary compilation!

We just don't stop with our free stuff!

OMG! Creature's singing Le sons des hauts-parleurs from Le Nombre! Woaw! A pop version that really rocks! Quick, download it for free!

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Friday, August 6th
Montreal, QC @ Scène du Festival Mode et Design

Event: Festival Mode et Design - Stylexchange Fashion Show
Address: McGill College (entre Ste-Catherine et Maisonneuve)
Show time: 22h00
Price: Gratuit