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[INDIE] Vancouver, British Columbia-based Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard apparently knows quality modern punk when he hears it. He also seems to know how to suss out a good opportunity (with a little help from his dad). One thing leads to another and, voila, Wolfhard found himself starring in Toronto quartet PUP’s 2014 video for “Guilt Trip” (pre-Stranger Things), portraying a younger version of the band’s front man, Stefan Babcock. More recently, he reprised that role in PUP’s tear-jerking clip for “Sleep in the Heat,” off last year’s full length The Dream is Over. Watching the delightfully noisy band’s video vignettes is refreshing since they bother to work with tangible (albeit dark) narratives that hit home—poignantly. The music is no different. PUP may subscribe to the modern, anthemic punk aesthetic, shout-along choruses and all, but the anarchic spirit at the root is palpable, as are some proggy tangents that show off their musicianly chops. It sounds like pitch control is used sparingly on PUP’s recorded music, which is as it should be for any band that considers itself even remotely punk… perfection was never the goal. Hear them throw it down love at the Waiting Room on Thursday, May 18, with as-yet-unannounced special guests.

$16-$18

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334 Delaware Ave.
Buffalo, NY
Phone: 716-853-5483

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