Toronto punk heroes PUP, comprised of Stefan Babcock, Nestor Chumak, Zack Mykula, and Steve Sladkowski, released their incredible, ambitious, and aptly titled fourth album, ‘The Unraveling Of Puptheband,’ earlier this year. The record earned universal acclaim, countless Top 10 Billboard chart positions including #1 Heatseekers, Top New Artists Albums and Alternative New Artist Albums, and a slew of sold-out shows. Now, PUP announces a live EP.
‘PUP Unravels Live In Front Of Everyone They Know’ was recorded across multiple shows in the band’s hometown of Toronto earlier this year. The EP will be released on October 12th, and the band shares its first two tracks today. Listen to live versions of ‘Matilda’ and ‘Robot Writes A Love Song’ below.
“Hometown shows always kinda trip me out,” says Babcock. “On one hand, they are the most fun shows to play. Toronto has always rallied behind us and we are so lucky to feel that love. But they are also stressful because you don’t want to screw up in front of everyone you know. All of our families, friends, frenemies, the guy who used to sell me weed at the Wendy’s Drivethru, kids I went to elementary school with, my parents’ neighbours. It’s a lot. I think that sort of anxious chaotic energy is captured on these recordings. PUP live is PUP at our best and also at our worst. Raw, scrappy, and holding on for dear life.”
Tracklisting:
1. Four Chords (Live in Toronto / 2022)
2. Totally Fine (Live in Toronto / 2022)
3. Robot Writes A Love Song (Live in Toronto / 2022)
4. Matilda (Live in Toronto / 2022)
5. Relentless (Live in Toronto / 2022)
6. PUPTHEBAND Inc. Is Filing For Bankruptcy (Live in Toronto / 2022)
In addition to the news, the band has also announced a European tour in October and November. Check all the dates below:
October 23rd – Backstage BTM – Paris, France
*with Pom Pom Squad
October 24th – Ancienne Belgique Box – Brussels, Belgium
*with Pom Pom Squad
October 25th – Melkweg – Amsterdam, Netherlands
*with Pom Pom Squad
October 26th – Bürgerhaus Stollwerck – Köln, Germany
*with Pom Pom Squad
October 28th – SO36 – Berlin, Germany
*with Pom Pom Squad
October 29th – Hybrydy Klub – Warsaw, Poland
*with Pom Pom Squad
October 30th – Rock Cafe – Prague, Czechia
*with Pom Pom Squad
November 1st – Bloom – Milan, Italy
*with Pom Pom Squad
November 2nd – Strom – Munich, Germany
*with Pom Pom Squad
November 3rd – Gruenspan – Hamburg, Germany
*with Pom Pom Squad
November 5th – Pumpehuset – Copenhagen, Denmark
*with Poptones
November 7th – Sala Bóveda – Barcelona, Spain
*with Pinpilinpussies
November 8th – Sala Independance – Madrid, Spain
*with Pinpilinpussies
November 9th – Cultural – Tenerife, Spain
*with Pinpilinpussies