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Artist Friendly with Joel Madden

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On Artist Friendly, Good Charlotte’s Joel Madden gets real with today"s breakthrough artists. From chart-toppers to rising stars, guests spill the untold stories behind their success: the pivotal moments, crushing failures, and insider moves that made all the difference. Drawing on his experience as artist, performer and founder, Joel digs deeper than the surface. This isn"t just interviews — it"s a masterclass in creative survival from those who"ve lived it.

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48:33

Southside

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2024/02/07

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Southside. Southside is an Atlanta beatmaker and producer who has worked with Drake, Future, and Meek Mill, among others. He co-founded the music production collective 808 Mafia with Lex Luger in 2010, which helped to popularize trap and bring the hip-hop subgenre to new heights. Though he hasn’t released a proper project since 2020’s Demons R Us, he’s kept busy, most recently by sharing “Gimme Dat Lite” with Lil Yachty in

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56:58

Kyle Ng

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2024/01/31

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Kyle Ng. Ng is the co-founder and creative director behind Brain Dead. Founded in 2014, Brain Dead taps into varying subcultures — punk, skateboarding, streetwear — that are reflected in its vivid, one-of-a-kind pieces. The brand also sponsors the hardcore festival Sound and Fury and frequently collaborates with musicians, from veterans (Green Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers) to up-and-comers (Anxious, GEL). Listen to their conversation

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82:27

Petey

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2024/01/24

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Petey. You’ve likely seen Petey on TikTok, who’s made his mark creating comedic, surreal videos featuring a rotating cast of characters that he plays himself. He also makes music — his most recent album, USA, came out in the fall — which juxtaposes his viral clips by employing a more serious, introspective headspace and is indebted to growing up listening to pop punk. “I try really hard to do a good job with this incredibly unique

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77:40

Doug Robb of Hoobastank

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2024/01/17

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Doug Robb of Hoobastank. Having celebrated two decades of their third studio album, The Reason, last year, Hoobastank shared a 20th anniversary version this week. The LP includes a cover of Rod Stewart’s disco hit “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?,” which the band started recording during the making of the record but never finished. Hoobastank will also play a handful of festivals this year across the globe, and you can grab tickets

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91:58

Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2024/01/10

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach. More than 20 years since their inception, Papa Roach continue to thrive. Their 2000 album Infest seems to grow bigger every year as new people discover songs like “Last Resort” and “Blood Brothers.” They also remain on the road in support of their 2022 LP Ego Trip, including wrapping the second leg of their own Rockzilla tour and supporting Shinedown across the U.S. last year. “I’m not good when

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79:22

Mario

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2024/01/03

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by R&B singer Mario. Mario is a legend of 2000s R&B. After adapting Biz Markie’s “Just a Friend” when he was only 15 — which opened his 2002 self-titled album — he soon entered global stardom. Ever since, he’s delved into different lanes, including acting, writing, and independently launching his New Citizen label, and cemented his legacy. Additionally, he released a new single, “Main One,” last summer, which features Tyga and last

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71:48

Lil Wayne

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2023/12/27

Celebrate 50 episodes of Artist Friendly as Joel Madden is joined by multi-GRAMMY award-winning rapper Lil Wayne. Wayne, who joined Good Charlotte onstage for “Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous” at When We Were Young back in October, has shifted from an off-the-wall rapper — always packing a punchline — to an elder statesman who can still spin woozy bars. After releasing his platinum debut album, Tha Block Is Hot, when he was 17, Wayne continued to make his mark with Tha Carter series, which boasts

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44:34

Gavin Magnus

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2023/12/20

This week on Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Gavin Magnus. Magnus has created his own celebrity by uploading absurd videos, from staying in haunted hotels to marrying his crush for 24 hours, across his YouTube and TikTok channels. He’s also shared a slew of captivating covers, which makes the release of his debut EP, BLURRY EYES, all the more special. Produced by John Feldmann, the project features seven songs that range from pop-rock anthems to heart-on-sleeve confessionals. He’ll play a

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59:01

John O'Callaghan of The Maine

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2023/12/13

This week on Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by John O'Callaghan of The Maine. The Maine are celebrating a big year. After another unmissable year of Sad Summer, where they headlined (and performed a pretty great cover of Taylor Swift’s “cruel summer”), the band released their ninth studio album, and first self-titled project, in August. They’re also in the midst of touring their Sweet 16, where they’re reflecting on nearly two decades of being a band by performing sets featuring songs from

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83:22

Patrick Miranda of Movements

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2023/12/06

This week on Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Patrick Miranda of Movements. Movements are wrapping up a busy year. Following their appearance at this year’s When We Were Young, Movements embarked on an overseas headlining tour with Softcult and Webbed Wing in support of their third studio album, RUCKUS! Through its 10 tracks, the album sees the Southern California post-hardcore crew expanding their sound and taking unexpected turns into pop. Plus, you can grab tickets for their 2024 North

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80:14

Jedidiah Jenkins

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2023/11/29

New York Times bestselling author Jedidiah Jenkins sits down with Joel Madden on this week's episode of Artist Friendly. Jenkins is an LA-based writer who launched his career at the nonprofit Invisible Children and, in the ensuing years, has transformed into a bestselling author. He’s released several books, including To Shake the Sleeping Self and Like Streams to the Ocean. His latest, Mother, Nature, is a gripping memoir that documents a mother-son bond, where they retrace a 5,000-mile route that

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69:52

MAY-A

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2023/11/22

Joel Madden is joined by Australian singer-songwriter MAY-A on this week's episode of Artist Friendly. Last year, the alt-pop rising star featured on Flume’s dance burner “Say Nothing,” which won triple j’s Hottest 100 countdown. Since then, she’s opened for 5SOS and Nessa Barrett on tour and shared her second EP, Analysis Paralysis. The release is an exciting turn for the artist, who revels in a mixture of new sounds, from the fuzzy squall of the Smashing Pumpkins to In Rainbows-era

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87:46

GAYLE

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2023/11/15

GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multi-platinum artist GAYLE joins Joel Madden on this week's episode of Artist Friendly. GAYLE's been having a big year. The rising pop star opened for Taylor Swift’s Eras tour in the spring — a massive accomplishment for any artist — and called the experience “some of the most exciting and terrifying moments of my life.” Now, she’s in the midst of completing her own headliner called the Scared But Trying tour. The run wraps Nov. 15 at Basement East in Nashville, and you can

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81:10

Orville Peck

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2023/11/08

Country artist and songwriter Orville Peck joins Joel Madden on this week's episode of Artist Friendly. Since his arrival, Peck has become synonymous with the queer side of country music. With his 2019 debut album, Pony, the fringe-masked musician proved that punk and country are alike while rocking a dark baritone and breaking genre conventions. His follow-up, 2022’s Bronco, explored those freedoms more deeply. From his friendship with drag queen Trixie Mattel to crooning about his lovers, Peck

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49:16

Mickey Guyton

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2023/11/01

Listen as Grammy-nominated country artist Mickey Guyton joins Joel Madden on the latest episode of Artist Friendly. Guyton represents a new crop of artists coming out of Nashville. Her 2021 debut album, Remember Her Name — titled in tribute to Breonna Taylor, who was killed by Louisville police officers in 2020 — pushed convention as a Black country singer and possessed a sharp, powerful message. In July, she also shared the affectionate single “Nothing Compares To You” with Kane Brown, which was

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69:17

Jonny Capeci of Nightly

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2023/10/25

Listen in as Nightly vocalist Jonny Capeci joins Joel Madden on the latest episode of Artist Friendly. Earlier this year, the alt-pop outfit shared their second studio album, wear your heart out, and now are in the midst of playing it live across the U.S. on their headlining tour. It’s a record that they say “was made to be played live,” with the band playing most of its songs every night. The run will wrap with a hometown show on Nov. 16 at Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl, and you can grab tickets for

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72:57

DJ Paul of Three 6 Mafia

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2023/10/18

This week on Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by DJ Paul, a founding member of hip-hop luminaries Three 6 Mafia. The Memphis collective broke ground when they released their debut album, Mystic Stylez, in 1995. That LP became a landmark, particularly for the underground, with its foreboding cover and love for the occult. After following it up with two more dark records, 1996’s Da End and 1997’s Chapter 2: World Domination, it became clear that Three 6 Mafia were creating a remarkable

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73:58

Cleo Wade

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2023/10/11

New York Times Bestselling Author, philosopher, poet, public speaker and culture mover Cleo Wade joins Joel Madden on the latest episode of Artist Friendly. Following her books What the Road Said, Heart Talk, and Where to Begin, which turned Wade into a New York Times bestselling author, she has returned with Remember Love: Words for Tender Times. The stirring collection of poetry and prose, which arrives on shelves Oct. 17, urges readers that love is an essential feeling — and one that they should

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63:12

Brandon Boyd of Incubus

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2023/10/04

Listen in as Brandon Boyd of Incubus joins Joel Madden on the latest episode of Artist Friendly in a candid conversation exploring art, music, early life, and over 30 years with Incubus. Incubus are gearing up to play Aftershock Festival and celebrate the anniversary of their fourth studio album, Morning View, by playing it in full at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. “It was such a massive moment, a shift in my life and in the guy’s lives,” Boyd told AP of the album. “It wasn’t just that we were

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71:36

Franklin Jonas

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2023/09/27

Listen in as Franklin Jonas joins Joel Madden on the latest episode of Artist Friendly. Earlier this year, the youngest member of the Jonas family shared his debut EP, Sewer Rat, which chronicles growing up across five songs. It’s a feat that he calls a “labor of love,” one that he worked on for years as he discovered his voice as a working artist. Franklin will be on tour supporting Dope Lemon starting October 6th. ------- Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Josh

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