Pop-Punk Legends NFG Drop New Album 'Listen Up!'

Pop-punk veterans New Found Glory have unveiled "Listen Up!", their eleventh studio album, released on February 20 via Pure Noise Records. This 10-track release arrives after a six-year hiatus from studio LPs and follows their 2023 EP, "Make the Most of It."

The album's creation occurred during a challenging period for the band, particularly guitarist Chad Gilbert's ongoing battle with aggressive metastatic cancer. "Listen Up!" aims to reflect gratitude, as guitarist Chad Gilbert stated, "We wanted to make something that really focused on how lucky we are."

Musically, "Listen Up!" blends the introspective themes of their recent EP with their classic, riff-driven pop-punk style. The writing process saw band members collaborating at Gilbert's home, fostering a renewed, "riff-first" approach reminiscent of their earlier work.

Following the album's release, New Found Glory is scheduled for an extensive tour. They will join Yellowcard for the 27-date Up Up Down Down Tour, commencing May 6 in Atlanta and concluding June 20 in Springfield, Massachusetts, with stops planned in major cities.

Further performances include an appearance at Hammersonic 2026 in Indonesia on May 3, the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival in Columbus from May 14-17, and multiple dates on the Vans Warped Tour. International festival appearances also include dates in Mexico City.