New Found Glory

New Found Glory are widely considered one of the defining pioneers of early 2000s pop-punk, helping shape the genre with their blend of fast-paced punk energy, catchy melodies, and emotionally relatable lyrics. Formed in Florida in 1997, the band played a major role in bringing pop-punk into the mainstream alongside acts like Blink-182 and Sum 41, while maintaining a heavier, more hardcore-influenced sound that set them apart. Albums like Sticks and Stones and Catalyst became staples of the genre, influencing countless bands that followed and cementing New Found Glory as one of pop-punk’s most enduring and influential acts.