Puddy

About

Emerging from the frostbitten edge of Northern Ontario in 1993, Puddy clawed their way from the basements of Timmins to the sweaty dive bars of Toronto, becoming a fixture in Canada’s indie scene by the late '90s and early 2000s. Renowned for their visceral live shows and razor-sharp melodic hooks, the band hit their stride with Sweetspot (2000), a stoner-punk opus that became a cult classic. After signing to Sony Music Canada in 2002, Puddy’s momentum was halted when a corporate merger shelved their next album, driving the band into an extended period of uncertainty. By 2012, they went quiet, their legacy sealed as one of Canada’s most underrated exports of the era. In 2023, Puddy roared back to life. With a string of new singles, and sold-out club shows, the band reclaimed their status as one of Canada’s most electrifying acts. Their highly anticipated new album, Demagogo (2025), dives fist-first into themes of loss, grief, and the yearning for familiarity—delivered with Puddy’s signature blend of progressive, arpeggiated riffing and feral, feedback-soaked chaos. Co-produced by Andy Curran (Envy of None, Coney Hatch, Rush) and mixed by Vic Florencia (Danko Jones, Blue Rodeo), the album represents a band at its peak. Puddy’s live performances remain the stuff of legend - "This band is like a high speed train that could fly off the tracks at any moment -- but never does ! An amazing white knuckle ride" - Andy Curran

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