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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. Head over to Veeps to watch the latest

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27:33

Encore Episode: Pierre Bouvier of Simple Plan - Part 2

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/07/09

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is bringing you an encore episode of his conversation with Pierre Bouvier of ⁠Simple Plan⁠. ⁠⁠Simple Plan⁠⁠ grew from pop-punk underdogs to genre heroes over the course of six studio albums. In addition to racking up collabs with members of blink-182, Sum 41, and Weezer, the Canadian vets have played on over a dozen Warped Tours and created pop-punk essentials through early tracks like “Welcome to My Life” and “I’m Just a Kid.” The latter

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37:37

Benji Madden of Good Charlotte

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/07/02

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Benji Madden of Good Charlotte.Last week, Good Charlotte announced their long-anticipated return with Motel Du Cap, which the band celebrated with a late-night appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to perform lead single “Rejects.” As part of their first album since 2018, the song teases a promising new chapter — one inspired by Good Charlotte performing at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in France for a family member's wedding. The record’s

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53:21

Bobby of Bob Vylan

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/06/25

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Bobby of Bob Vylan.Bob Vylan packed a punch with their 2022 debut album, The Price of Life, which contained songs as loud as the message behind it. In the years since, the duo have only gotten more agile, using their raucous grime punk to tell sharper stories about the state of the world, fearlessly calling out racial violence, toxic masculinity, seedy landlords, and more. Sitting across from Madden, the Bob Vylan member opens

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81:53

Sarah Barthel of Phantogram

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/06/18

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Sarah Barthel of ⁠Phantogram⁠.Phantogram’s fifth studio album, Memory of a Day, hinges on nostalgia, compiled with the idea that certain sounds can send you back in time while simultaneously employing the kind of crisp production and hard-hitting beats that makes them sound from the future. Since its release last year, the electronic-rock duo have stayed busy, appearing on Jimmy Kimmel, touring with Open Mike Eagle, and

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72:24

Josh Carter of Phantogram

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/06/17

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Josh Carter of Phantogram.Since their formation in the late 2000s, Phantogram have always created the music that they wanted to hear, drawing from Outkast as freely as My Bloody Valentine. Their fifth studio album, 2024’s Memory of a Day, is no different, offering up dusky psychedelia, floor-filling beats, and a potent chemistry between two longtime friends while contemplating the nature of time. In a conversation with Madden,

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71:15

Brandon Lake

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/06/11

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by ⁠Brandon Lake⁠.Though Lake learned to play guitar from his father when he was younger, he didn’t put out his first album, Closer, until 2016 — gathering the financing through crowdfunding and releasing it independently. Since then, the worship music singer has gone on to make several other records, racking up several Grammy wins along the way, and will share his latest, King of Hearts, this Friday (June 13). In a conversation

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82:57

Encore Episode: Trixie Mattel

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/06/04

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is bringing you an encore episode of his conversation with Trixie Mattel. Since winning RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2015, ⁠Mattel⁠ has blossomed into a formidable drag superstar, which makes her the perfect person to kick off Pride Month. Between creating subversive country ⁠albums⁠ (including team-ups with kindred spirit Orville Peck), uploading videos to her massively popular ⁠YouTube channel⁠, and helming her own ⁠cosmetics line⁠, Mattel only

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81:58

Ben Kweller

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/05/28

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Ben Kweller.From his early days with neo-grunge band Radish to an impressive solo career, Kweller has constantly been shaped by music — and laid his heart bare in his songwriting. That’s never been truer on his latest album, Cover the Mirrors, a striking reckoning with grief after Kweller lost his 16-year-old son Dorian Zev Kweller in a car accident. In a conversation with Madden, Kweller opens up about his life in Texas,

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85:18

AFROJACK

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/05/21

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by AFROJACK.A decade-and-a-half ago, AFROJACK rocketed to the mainstream for his alluring blend of EDM, house, and pop — a classic sound he recently returned to with his March single “Never Forget You.” Since then, he’s created a legacy that includes massive hits (“Give Me Everything,” “Take Over Control”), distinguished collaborations, and Coachella performances. In a conversation with Madden, the GRAMMY award-winning producer

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75:05

nothing,nowhere.

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/05/14

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by nothing,nowhere.Back in 2015, nothing,nowhere. (aka Joe Mulherin) quickly earned a devout following within the emo and hip-hop underground when he self-released The Nothing,Nowhere LP — a debut filled with grief, anxiety, and bruised experimentalism. He’s currently observing that milestone with The Return of the Reaper: A Decade of Darkness throughout the rest of May, where he’s playing some of his most beloved tracks. In a

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85:05

Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/05/07

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath.For Underoath, the past year has been one of reflection and evolution, as they marked the 20th anniversary of their 2004 genre-defining album, They’re Only Chasing Safety, with a North American tour, while also looking ahead with the release of their 10th studio album, The Place After This One. In a conversation with Madden, Chamberlain opens up about the complexity of personal growth that comes

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66:10

Alessia Cara

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/04/30

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Alessia Cara.Cara made an exceptional introduction with 2015’s “Here,” a sultry anthem dedicated to introverts who feel lost at house parties. Since then, she’s racked up billions of streams and bagged a Grammy for Best New Artist, becoming the first Canadian musician to earn the award. This past Valentine’s Day, Cara returned with her fourth studio album, Love & Hyperbole, a collection brimming with romance, personal growth,

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65:11

Wiz Khalifa

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/04/23

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Wiz Khalifa.Between writing smoked-out anthems, criticizing weed stereotypes, and releasing his own Khalifa Kush, the Pittsburgh-bred MC has long been tied to stoner culture. Now, Wiz has returned to his roots by releasing the sequel to his 2010 mixtape, Kush & Orange Juice, which takes the songs to a higher level by tapping new producers and a bevy of friends while honoring the original tape. In a conversation with Madden,

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54:38

Lil Xan

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/04/16

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Lil Xan.It’s been eight years since Lil Xan’s Total Xanarchy cut “Betrayed” went viral, garnering millions of streams and going platinum. In the ensuing years, he has helped to shape the “sad rap” movement, collaborated with heavyweights (Diplo, Charli XCX), and released his sophomore album, 2024’s Diego. He’s also been living in a healthier headspace, celebrating three years of sobriety — which he credits to surrounding himself

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72:12

JP Saxe

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/04/09

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by JP Saxe.Whether it’s for his own solo work or the myriad of artists he works with, Saxe wears his heart on sleeve, transforming reflections on love and grief into irresistibly relatable songs. Following 2023’s A Grey Area, Saxe has returned with the new single “Safe,” which he premiered at a benefit show for LA wildfires at NYC’s Bowery Ballroom in January. In a wide-spanning conversation with Madden, the Grammy-nominated

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61:33

Michael Clifford of 5SOS

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/04/02

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Michael Clifford of 5SOS.Clifford is best known as 5SOS’ lead guitarist and backing vocalist with vibrant hair, helping to shape the band through his energetic presence. He’s also been unafraid to acknowledge his struggles with mental health, telling us that “it gets bad before it gets better” and using the feeling to fuel his songwriting. As the years have passed, each of the members has branched out with solo music while

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54:49

G-Eazy

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/03/26

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by G-Eazy.In his early days, G-Eazy played 2012’s Warped Tour alongside Pierce the Veil and the Used. Since then, he’s racked up millions of listens with “Me, Myself & I” (feat. Bebe Rexha), collaborated with Halsey, and been nominated for Grammys. Following last year’s Freak Show, G-Eazy released his latest album, Helium, in February and will head out on a North American tour in April. The rapper connected with Madden before

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90:17

Morray

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/03/19

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Morray.Morray experienced a rapid come up, including a feature on J. Cole’s 2021 album, The Off-Season, and receiving a Grammy nomination for that very song. Following a four-year break, where the Fayetteville-born MC was unable to release new music, Morray shared his second album, Long Story Short, in February. In conversation with Joel, he opens up about fatherhood, working with J. Cole, the importance of transparency in the

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57:24

Encore Episode: Claudio Sanchez of Coheed and Cambria

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/03/12

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is bringing you an encore episode of his conversation with Claudio Sanchez of Coheed and Cambria. As the frontman for Coheed and Cambria, Sanchez has mapped out entire worlds through intricate concept albums. That craftsmanship has spilled into his own comic series, The Amory Wars, which has acted as a companion to most of the band’s catalog. Coheed recently embarked on a series of rare full album playthroughs of their 2005 LP, Good Apollo,

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77:57

Sam Carter of Architects

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/03/05

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Sam Carter of Architects.After a busy couple of years opening for Metallica and headlining festival stages, Architects recently returned with their new album, The Sky, The Earth & All Between. Produced by former Bring Me the Horizon member Jordan Fish, the band set out to capture that raw energy, melding their live intensity with melodic depth. In a conversation with Madden, the Architects vocalist opens up about stories from his

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