New Found Glory in Columbus
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About New Found Glory
New Found Glory formed in Coral Springs, Florida in the late 90s and basically defined what pop punk sounded like for a generation. Their self-titled debut in 2000 and follow-up "From the Screen to Your Stereo" established them as the band that could write hooks sharp enough to stick in your head for years. "My Friends Over You" became their signature moment—a song about choosing your friends over a relationship that somehow resonated way beyond its simple premise. They've kept at it for over two decades, never chasing trends but not quite willing to disappear either. The band's been through lineup changes and label shifts, but they've maintained the core appeal: earnest, melodic rock that doesn't require you to be fifteen to appreciate, even if it definitely hits different when you are.
Shows are loud singalongs where everyone knows the words. Crowd's genuinely there for it, not just going through the motions. They play the hits without irony and the energy never really dips. People lose their minds in the best way possible.
Known for My Friends Over You, Head on Collision, Dressed to Kill, All the Same, This Disaster
New Found Glory + Columbus
New Found Glory rolled through KEMBA Live! on a late August night, running through 23 songs that proved why they've stayed relevant for two decades. They hit the obvious marks—"My Friends Over You" closed things out—but the real surprises were scattered throughout: "Doubt Full" and "At Least I'm Known for Something" showed they're still comfortable mining their catalog for the deep cuts that matter to people who actually know their albums. "Part of Your World" was a curveball that somehow worked. The setlist felt like a conversation with Columbus, balancing what they had to play with what they actually wanted to play.
New Found Glory in Columbus News
- NEW FOUND GLORY Releases Highly Anticipated New Album 'Listen Up!' Out Now & Shares New Music Video 'A Love Song' The Rockpit · Feb 23, 2026
- New Found Glory Releases New Album "Listen Up!" Prelude Press · Feb 23, 2026
- New Found Glory Celebrate New Album With 'A Love Song' Video antiMusic · Feb 21, 2026
- Pop Punk Icons New Found Glory Unleash "Beer And Blood Stains" And Hit The Road That Eric Alper · Jan 16, 2026
- New Found Glory: Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026 The Columbus Dispatch · Nov 3, 2025
Live Music in Columbus
Columbus has a solid indie and alternative rock foundation, but it's never been a pop-punk stronghold like some Midwest cities. That said, the town respects songcraft and earnest performances, which is New Found Glory's wheelhouse. They should find an audience here among people who appreciate bands that write actual hooks and mean what they sing.
Columbus road trip to see New Found Glory?
Stay in German Village, where the restored brick townhouses and tree-lined streets feel like an actual neighborhood rather than a tourist zone. Dinner at Harvest Bistro on High Street for refined American food done without fuss. Spend the afternoon at the Columbus Museum of Art, then walk through the Short North corridor—the gallery district has real energy without feeling manufactured. Catch the show at Nationwide Arena, then grab drinks at Drinkery in German Village for something low-key.
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