Fucked Up

The Profile

Fucked Up are a Canadian hardcore punk band from Toronto, formed in 2001. Known for ambitious concept records and expansive instrumentation, they pair ferocious vocals with layered guitars and stylistic detours.

Formed in Toronto in 2001; won the 2009 Polaris Music Prize for The Chemistry of Common Life; notable concept works include David Comes to Life (2011) and Dose Your Dreams (2018).

Fucked Up are a Toronto hardcore punk band formed in 2001. Reviews here cover the Polaris-winning era and beyond, from The Chemistry of Common Life’s genre-juggling to the expansive Dose Your Dreams with its guests and narrative thread. Expect baroque hardcore, big riffs, and Pink Eyes’ unmistakable roar. Start with the mosh, stay for the concept.