The Bad Ups have today released their debut album, Life of Sin, via Jump Start Records. The four-piece punk band draws heavy inspiration from the Epitaph Records and Fat Wreck Chords bands of the 90s and early 2000s, while also embracing the rhythms of traditional ska and reggae. Channeling the spirit of Bad Brains, they blend these genres into a unique sound. Frontman Travis 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...
