For those unfamiliar with Toronto-based punk rock band PUP, the name is an acronym for "pathetic use of potential," lead singer Stefan Babcock has said. That should give listeners an idea of the ...

After 15 years as a band, you would think that PUP has its shit together. But for the Toronto band, the chaos is not only part of the appeal, it’s integral to their story. Stefan Babcock, Nestor ...

The path to being a successful punk rock band has changed a lot over the years. Twenty years ago before soundcloud, bandcamp and TikTok, a few buddies from school would start a band. They'd practice, ...

Toronto punk rockers PUP are one of the best bands working in that particular genre space these days. Although, if we're being honest, their last album (2022's "The Unraveling of PUPTheBand") was kind ...

Self-destruction is part of the creative DNA of Toronto punk band PUP. Every record since their self-titled debut has acknowledged it—The Dream is Over, Morbid Stuff, This Place Sucks Ass, and most ...

“If you give me another chance, I’m probably gonna fuck it up anyway” — now that’s some admirable self-knowledge. The Toronto punk boys in Pup are veterans by now, going strong on their fifth album ...

After changing its name in 2013 from Topanga (a Boy Meets World reference), Pup haa come a long way from “drinking too much Hawaiian Red Fruit Punch.” Finding inspiration in Toronto’s once healthier, ...

Toronto punk group PUP— comprised of Stefan Babcock, Nestor Chumak, Zack Mykula, and Steve Sladkowski—recently visited NPR to play a Tiny Desk Concert. The set featured songs "Morbid Stuff," "Robot ...

The waiter won’t take a hint. “Did I overhear you guys say you’re in a band?” “Yes …” “What band?” “Uh, we’re called PUP.” “What kind of music, what genre?” “We’re like Weezer,” drummer Zack Mykula ...