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PUP

Punk Rock·other·indie·Canada
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GAINING GROUND
Growing recognition, getting noticed
LISTENERS
400K
CHAMPIONS
0

PUP is a Canadian punk rock band from Toronto, Ontario, formed in 2010 (originally as Topanga), consisting of Stefan Babcock, Nestor Chumak, Steve Sladkowski, and Zack Mykula. The band has released multiple acclaimed albums, including PUP (2013), The Dream Is Over (2016), Morbid Stuff (2019), The Unraveling of PUPTheBand (2022), and a fifth album 'Who Will Look After the Dogs?' reviewed favorably by Rolling Stone and AP News. They are consistently described as an energetic, personality-driven punk rock act with sustained critical interest.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (6)▼
  • •Long-form feature coverage from The Line of Best Fit
  • •Four (plus a fifth, 'Who Will Look After the Dogs?') studio albums released to critical acclaim
  • •Favorable reviews from Rolling Stone and AP News for 'Who Will Look After the Dogs?'
  • •Described by New York Times as among the 'most captivating punk acts in recent memory'
  • •Rolling Stone credited them with influence on the punk scene
  • •Pitchfork-covered Grandaddy cover ('A.M. 180')
WHAT FANS SAY (7)▼

“go see them live if given the chance. actually one of the best nights of my life + best concert i've ever been to <33”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“how does one cope with the fact that they have to wait till december to see them in person”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“also, only seen them once but it was probably the best show ive ever been to”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“need stefan babcokc to come play music in my head all day every day”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“just saw them live it was so fire”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“its my CHUD mom's birthday on the day they're playing in toronto w/ jimjim worl i can't see them again </33”

Last.fm user · lastfm
SIMILAR ARTISTS (5)▼
Jeff RosenstockJoyce ManorThe MenzingersModern BaseballSorry
FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)▼
Q:Is PUP underrated?

PUP has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 28 out of 100. they have notable achievements including long-form feature coverage from the line of best fit.

Q:What genre is PUP?

PUP works in Punk Rock originating from Canada (Toronto, Ontario). As a other artist at the "indie" level, PUP has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Punk Rock scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does PUP have?

PUP has approximately 400K monthly listeners on Spotify. A significant audience, though their gap score suggests room for much wider recognition.

Q:Who are similar artists to PUP?

Fans of PUP often also enjoy Jeff Rosenstock, Joyce Manor, The Menzingers, Modern Baseball, Sorry. These artists share common ground in the Punk Rock space and/or the Canada other scene. If you appreciate PUP's approach to punk rock, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't PUP more famous?

With a Gap Score of 28/100, PUP's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; minimal social media and YouTube presence limits their discoverability outside of direct music platforms.

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