We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the debut album “Life Of Sin” via Jump Start Records from four-piece Philadelphia, PA. Punks The Bad Ups (Travis, Chris, Mike and Sean) You can listen to “Life Of Sin” Here You can order the album Here

We are going to get right to the point… The Bad Ups absolutely freaking rock! From top to bottom their debut album “Life Of Sin” is 23 minutes of grade A high quality punk rock

There are shades of the Epitaph and Fat Wreck sound from the 90’s and early 2000’s However, The Bad Ups have a sound and vibe all their own.

We thoroughly enjoy the single “Better Than You” but that was only the tip of the punk rock iceberg. “Life Of Sin” is chock full of well written punk rock gems. “Underground” and “Ego Trip” are two extremely catchy songs that we can’t stop singing ( Thats a good thing)

If we had to pick a favorite (which is next to impossible with so many amazing songs ) But, the one song we can’t get enough of is “Future Sux” it is a well written song with an addictive melody and hook we absolutely love .

McKayle, who is of Jamaican descent, named the band The Bad Ups after the Caribbean patois term “baddup”—which means to treat someone poorly or violently. This name reflects their intense musical style and their ability to connect with the term’s cultural roots.

Since their formation in 2018, The Bad Ups have built a dedicated following and shared the stage with prominent acts like Face to Face, The Bouncing Souls, The Adicts, and Street Dogs. Their versatile sound appeals to various punk subcultures, from ska to oi, making them a versatile addition to many lineups.

The Bad Ups are gearing up for a national and international tour to support their debut LP, “Life of Sin.” See dates below

If your soul craves punk rock then you owe it to yourself to check out The Bad Ups and their amazing debut “Life Of Sin”

Upcoming Shows:

Sept 28- Lansdale PA@ Round Guys Brewing 

(w/ The Manipulators, Working Class Stiffs, Neon Spiders)