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18 Bands Like PUP: Discover Your Next Punk Rock Obsession

Are you a fan of PUP and their high-energy punk rock sound? If you love their infectious melodies and raw, emotional lyrics, youโ€™re in for a treat. Here are 18 bands and artists that share a similar vibe and are sure to be your next musical obsession. Explore each one through the provided links and dive into their most popular songs and albums.

1. The Menzingers

The Menzingers are known for their emotionally charged lyrics and catchy punk rock tunes. Their album โ€œOn the Impossible Pastโ€ is a fan favorite, featuring tracks like โ€œGood Thingsโ€ and โ€œCasey.โ€

2. Jeff Rosenstock

Jeff Rosenstockโ€™s music blends punk rock with indie and ska influences. His album โ€œWORRY.โ€ includes standout songs like โ€œWe Begged 2 Explodeโ€ and โ€œFestival Song.โ€

3. The Flatliners

The Flatliners deliver a mix of punk rock and ska with a raw edge. Their album โ€œCavalcadeโ€ features popular tracks such as โ€œCarry the Bannerโ€ and โ€œMonumental.โ€

4. Joyce Manor

Joyce Manor is known for their short, punchy songs and energetic performances. Albums like โ€œNever Hungover Againโ€ include hits like โ€œChristmas Cardโ€ and โ€œHeart Tattoo.โ€

5. Against Me!

Against Me! combines punk rock with folk and alternative influences. Their album โ€œTransgender Dysphoria Bluesโ€ features powerful tracks like โ€œTrue Trans Soul Rebelโ€ and โ€œBlack Me Out.โ€

6. Modern Baseball

Modern Baseballโ€™s music blends punk rock with emo and indie elements. Their album โ€œYouโ€™re Gonna Miss It Allโ€ includes popular songs like โ€œYour Graduationโ€ and โ€œRock Bottom.โ€

7. The Wonder Years

The Wonder Years are known for their heartfelt lyrics and anthemic punk rock sound. Albums like โ€œSuburbia Iโ€™ve Given You All and Now Iโ€™m Nothingโ€ feature tracks such as โ€œCame Out Swingingโ€ and โ€œLocal Man Ruins Everything.โ€

8. Spanish Love Songs

Spanish Love Songs offer a blend of punk rock and emo with deeply personal lyrics. Their album โ€œBrave Faces Everyoneโ€ includes songs like โ€œLosersโ€ and โ€œBeachfront Property.โ€

9. The Lawrence Arms

The Lawrence Arms bring a mix of punk rock and melodic hardcore to the table. Their album โ€œOh! Calcutta!โ€ features fan favorites like โ€œThe Devilโ€™s Takinโ€™ Namesโ€ and โ€œAre You There Margaret? Itโ€™s Me, God.โ€

10. Sorority Noise

Sorority Noise combines punk rock with emo and indie influences. Their album โ€œJoy, Departedโ€ includes standout tracks like โ€œUsingโ€ and โ€œArt School Wannabe.โ€

11. Tiny Moving Parts

Tiny Moving Parts are known for their math rock-infused punk sound. Albums like โ€œSwellโ€ include popular songs such as โ€œCautionโ€ and โ€œApplause.โ€

12. The Front Bottoms

The Front Bottoms mix punk rock with folk and indie elements. Their self-titled album features tracks like โ€œTwin Size Mattressโ€ and โ€œAu Revoir (Adios).โ€

13. AJJ (Andrew Jackson Jihad)

AJJ delivers a unique blend of folk punk with raw, honest lyrics. Their album โ€œPeople Who Can Eat People Are the Luckiest People in the Worldโ€ includes songs like โ€œRejoiceโ€ and โ€œBrave as a Noun.โ€

14. Beach Slang

Beach Slangโ€™s music is characterized by its nostalgic punk rock sound. Albums like โ€œThe Things We Do to Find People Who Feel Like Usโ€ feature tracks such as โ€œBad Art & Weirdo Ideasโ€ and โ€œNoisy Heaven.โ€

15. Pears

Pears deliver fast-paced, aggressive punk rock with a hardcore edge. Their album โ€œGreen Starโ€ includes standout tracks like โ€œHinged by Spineโ€ and โ€œCumshots.โ€

16. The Dirty Nil

The Dirty Nil combines punk rock with garage rock influences. Their album โ€œHigher Powerโ€ features popular songs such as โ€œNo Weaknessesโ€ and โ€œZombie Eyed.โ€

17. Idles

Idles are known for their intense punk rock sound and politically charged lyrics. Albums like โ€œJoy as an Act of Resistanceโ€ include tracks like โ€œDanny Nedelkoโ€ and โ€œNever Fight a Man with a Perm.โ€

18. PUP

Of course, we canโ€™t forget PUP themselves. Their album โ€œMorbid Stuffโ€ features fan favorites like โ€œKidsโ€ and โ€œFree at Last,โ€ showcasing their signature blend of punk rock energy and introspective lyrics.

Discovering new music is always an exciting journey, and these bands and artists are sure to keep your playlist fresh and exhilarating. Dive into their discographies and enjoy the ride!