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When did PUP start making music?

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PUP's first song “Lionheart (Topanga Version)” released on December 7, 2010.


PUP (an acronym for “Pathetic Use of Potential”) is a punk quartet from Toronto, Canada that combines hard-hitting instrumentals with anthemic choruses.

Originally named Topanga, the group formed in 2010 and released their first album, Oceans two years later. In 2013, they changed their name to PUP and released their eponymous debut album under... Read More
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