PUP

PUP (acronym for Pathetic Use of Potential) is a Toronto based pop punk band that performs with a lot of energy and refined power. Their music embodies all the main features of the sub-genre: Loud guitars with strong hooks, screaming vocals (though in this case, with an effective downshift as needed), a predilection to rushing through the songs like a speed racer, and an ability to employ big sonic gestures at every opportunity. No wasted potential there. The band plays as a tight unit, and they bring a level of vibrancy to the music that goes beyond just pumping up the audience. Vocalist Stefan Babcock pushes through the songs with a relentless focus on maintaining a high octane delivery. What stands out the most though is how catchy their tunes are and the band's high level of execution.