New Found Glory’s Cyrus Bolooki Talks New Album and Smashing Records While in Quarantine [w/ Audio]

For over 20 years, drummer Cyrus Bolooki has smacked the skins for pop-punk heartthrobs, New Found Glory. Following the release of the band’s newest record, Forever + Ever x Infinity (read our album review here) via Hopeless Records, we spoke with Cyrus about the band’s long history in the music scene and his time surviving quarantine as a musician. First off, how’s life been in quarantine? Cyrus Bolooki: “It’s been in quarantine, so very unique. And what’s the word everyone has used? The word is unprecedented. I am married with two small children, it’s great but it’s also crazy having young kids and trying to figure out what to do every day with them. Even when school was not really happening anymore, you know, virtual learning, just keeping me busy. It’s this weird irony, being a musicia...

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