#281 New Found Glory
New Found Glory
#281 – 2011
NEW FOUND GLORY
Nobody ever thought a bunch of dudes from Florida would become a pop-punk institution. But Team NFG realized early on that with extreme amounts of dedication—to their craft, their fans and especially themselves—anything is possible.
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LA DISPUTE
The next generation of post-hardcore is all about sharing stories and winning hearts.
MAYDAY PARADE
Their route took a turn when the music business tried to fix what wasn’t broken, but the pop princes are back on track.
BALANCE AND COMPOSURE
The secret behind this Eastern Pennsylvania band’s rise? Question everything.
WE ARE THE IN CROWD
In a scene where bands get torn down for doing well, these guys—and gal—are too busy enjoying themselves to care.
SIMPLE PLAN
The Canadian delegation have learned that the phrase “nothing gold can stay” doesn’t always apply to pop-punk.
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