New Found Glory
USA, 1997–now
Coral Springs, Florida band formed in 1997, often called the godfathers of pop-punk/easycore. Their self-titled album and Sticks and Stones ('My Friends Over You') paired hardcore breakdowns with big melodic hooks.
MusicRoots documents 3 artists who influenced New Found Glory and 1 artist New Found Glory influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.
Who influenced New Found Glory?
- Green Day — Green Day's pop-punk crossover is a foundational model for New Found Glory's melodic sound.
- blink-182 — blink-182's melodic pop-punk is a direct influence on New Found Glory's hooks and energy.
- Descendents — The Descendents' melodic hardcore feeds New Found Glory's fusion of pop hooks and hardcore punch.
Which artists did New Found Glory influence?
- Yellowcard — Fellow Floridians New Found Glory helped set the pop-punk/easycore template Yellowcard built on.