It seems that rock bands from the early 2000s are making a comeback and touring around Asia – ready to tug at our nostalgic heartstrings. Last month, Yellowcard and Hoobastank reminded us what it felt like to be 15 again. Next February, New Found Glory – a band critics consider as a key pioneer to the pop punk genre – is giving its Singaporean fans a visit.
The American punk rock band from Florida is renowned for their energetic live performances, and has garnered cult following a since their inception. Labelled the “godfathers of modern punk”, All music credits them for practically serving alongside the work of Blink 182 as the blueprint to the entire genre for the early 2000s.
Rock out to Jordan Pundik (vocals), Chad Gilbert (guitar), Ian Grushka (bass) and Cyrus Bolooki (drums) this 12 February 2015 at SCAPE The Ground Theatre. Doors open at 8pm, and tickets are available at Peatix. Buy the VIP ticket for SGD118 and get to meet and greet the band, Standard ticket for SGD78, Early Bird tickers (until 31 December 2359hrs) at SGD68, and at-the-door tickets for SGD98. Don’t forget to hashtag #NFGSG!
