No Pressure Pays Tribute to Fall Out Boy in Chicago Show

The punk band covered the emo classic 'Tell That Mick He Just Made My List of Things To Do Today' during their set.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:34pm

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A bold, graphic composition of stark black silhouettes and high-contrast red and white shapes, abstractly representing the energy and rebellion of a pop punk cover performance.No Pressure's energetic cover of a Fall Out Boy classic pays tribute to their pop punk roots.Chicago Today

Over the weekend, the punk band No Pressure opened their show in Chicago by honoring hometown heroes Fall Out Boy with a cover of the emo classic 'Tell That Mick He Just Made My List of Things To Do Today.' This is just one of many times No Pressure has performed the song on their current tour with Drain, Haywire, and Secret World.

Why it matters

No Pressure's cover of the Fall Out Boy track pays homage to the influential emo and punk scene that emerged from Chicago in the early 2000s. The band's decision to open their set with this cover speaks to the enduring legacy of Fall Out Boy and the continued cross-pollination between punk and emo music.

The details

According to Setlist.fm, No Pressure has covered 'Tell That Mick He Just Made My List of Things To Do Today' at least 72 times, including a performance at the Subterranean in Chicago in 2022. The band has also covered other punk and emo classics like 'Scotty Doesn't Know' by Lustra, blink-182's 'Carousel,' and 'Big Mouth' by Gorilla Biscuits during their current tour.

  • No Pressure opened their set in Chicago over the weekend with the Fall Out Boy cover.
  • The band has been performing the cover song on their current tour with Drain, Haywire, and Secret World.

The players

No Pressure

A punk band currently on tour with Drain, Haywire, and Secret World.

Fall Out Boy

An influential emo and punk band that emerged from the Chicago music scene in the early 2000s.

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The takeaway

No Pressure's cover of the Fall Out Boy track demonstrates the enduring influence of emo and punk music from Chicago, as well as the continued cross-pollination between different subgenres within the broader alternative music scene.