PUP’S LATEST SINGLE “PARANOID” IS A TRUE SIGN OF THE TIMES

The best punk rock was built from the ashes of tumultuous times, and PUP is translating traditions into modern times. Their latest single, “Paranoid,” is profoundly reflective and indicative of a high-stakes period. Most people will be able to relate to “Paranoid,” whether on a personal or global scale.

Some powerful statements are hiding behind heavily distorted guitars and heavy-hitting drum fills. PUP says, “The juice wasn’t worth the squeeze.” Sometimes, shiny veneer guides us towards things that aren’t good for us, but it’s impressive when someone can admit that.

Though the song’s framework revolves around a tough breakup, its lines are evergreen. That’s the markings of artistry; it may have meant something different for PUP when it was written, but audiences will find personal meanings, too.

“Paranoid” is both catchy and introspective, timely and clever. PUP’s wordplay and rhyme schemes are unmatched, with this single encapsulating everything they’re good at as a team.