CD Burners 16: Sticks and Stones by New Found Glory w/ Jordan Pundik
Jul 9, 2024
Jordan Pundik, the frontman of New Found Glory, shares fascinating insights on the creation of their landmark album, 'Sticks and Stones'. He dives into the nostalgic pop punk scene of the early 2000s, highlighting key tracks and their personal significance. The discussion captures the band's journey from skepticism to success, fueled by a supportive music community. Pundik reflects on their legacy, blending hardcore elements with catchy melodies, and how their music shaped both their lives and the pop punk genre as a whole.
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Blueprint of Modern Pop Punk
- New Found Glory's "Sticks and Stones" album was a blueprint for modern pop punk and deeply influential in the 2000s.
- It bridged hardcore punk and pop punk, making punk music more accessible to a wider audience.
Hit Song Born at Movie Theater
- The band thought the album was finished but wrote "My Friends Over You" spontaneously while waiting in a movie theater line.
- The song became the biggest hit on the album, created from a sudden inspiration.
Evolution Beyond New Found Glory
- "Day to Remember" represents an evolution of New Found Glory's style, adding more dynamics and breakdowns to pop punk.
- New Found Glory laid the foundation, but newer bands pushed the sound further.