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PUP PUP Like a more rambunctious Titus Andronicus (if such a thing were possible), the self-titled debut album from Toronto’s PUP (which stands for Pathetic Use Of Potential) is sure to raise quite a ruckus in the progressive pop-punk world. Overflowing with drunken sing-alongs, guitar foolery and feedback-drenched melees, PUP is 10 songs of irreverent party […]

The Menzingers will unite with PUP, Lemuria and Cayetana for their upcoming U.S. Tour, a 31-date summer trek starting May 29 in Providence, Road island through July 6 in Baltimore, Maryland. You can check out the full list of tour dates and locations below. The band will be touring in support of their upcoming fourth […]

After finishing their first U.S. tour and a performance at South By Southwest, PUP, one of AP's 100 bands you need to know, are streaming their new self-titled album in full on Noisey. Additionally, the band have released a brand new music video for the song “Lionheart,” which is taken from the new album. The video […]

After a big week at SXSW, PUP have premiered a new song, “Dark Days,” via Impose.  The track is taken from the band’s upcoming self-titled album, which will drop on April 8 on SideOneDummy Records. Listen to the song below, and tell us what you think. PUP was produced by Dave Schiffman (Weezer, Nine Inch Nails) and will […]

From official showcases to shows supported by under-the-radar music blogs, South By Southwest brings together some of the best talent in the industry. This year 22 of our 100 Bands You Need To Know will make an appearance in Austin. Check out the list below to see if you new favorite band will be heading […]

Toronto punks PUP have announced the release of their self-titled debut record, which is due out April 8. To tease the record, PUP released their single “Guilt Trip” for streaming, which you can check out below. The sound is raw and edgy, with pop hooks thrown into a melting pot of punk enthusiasm. “We wanted to […]

PUP, who recently signed to SideOneDummy, and plan to release their debut album this spring, have just announced their first full U.S. tour, along with fellow Canadian band Solids. Prior to that tour, the group will embark on a UK run with Slaves, and have also been tapped to appear at this year's SXSW conference. Below, check […]

Toronto, ON's PUP have signed with SideOneDummy Records, who will release their debut full-length on the label in Spring 2014. “We're really excited to be working with PUP. Their explosive sound and energy caught our attention immediately and we can't wait to help spread that across the globe,” says SideOneDummy co-founder Bill Armstrong. “We're humbled to […]