Artist Friendly with Joel Madden

Brent Smith of Shinedown Feb 19, 2025

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Brent Smith of Shinedown.

For the past couple of decades, Shinedown have been relentless in their mission, channeling pain, addiction, and the power to overcome into seven studio albums and countless shows.

During the pandemic, they cracked the mainstream, subverting their hard-rock roots with the viral piano ballad “A Symptom of Being Human” and inviting Jelly Roll onstage for “Simple Man” at Blue Ridge Rock Fest in 2021.

As Shinedown prepare for a busy year, Smith connected with Madden about his diverse musical influences, the journey of building the band’s 20-plus-year career, and their highly anticipated headlining tour with Bush and Beartooth.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer

Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman

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Encore Episode: Lainey Wilson Feb 12, 2025

On this week’s episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is bringing you an encore episode of his conversation with Lainey Wilson.

Over the past decade, Wilson has blossomed into a bonafide country star and recently performed in the 2025 Grammy Awards.

The Southern-bred singer has written tracks with Luke Combs, made her acting debut in Yellowstone (as well as had her songs featured on its soundtrack), and devised her own genre, “bell bottom country.”

The sound combines Southern rock, soul, and a distinctly Nashvillian POV, where she now resides. That’s best heard on her latest album, Whirlwind, which continues to play with the boundaries of her sound and includes a wistful duet with Miranda Lambert.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer

Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman

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Bert McCracken of The Used Feb 05, 2025

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Bert McCracken of The Used.

From the beginning, The Used have captured the outpouring of McCracken’s rawest emotions.

“It’s more than my journal. It’s so intimate. It’s terrifying… I can’t help it. It’s a big part of what I believe music is about,” McCracken reveals.

From 2002’s self-titled to 2024’s MEDZ, the band have navigated lineup changes, inner turmoil, and loss — and then channeled that pain into unrelenting songs that ripple with urgency and emotional intensity. In a conversation with Madden, The Used frontman opens up about being an outsider, putting tragedy into his music, and the band’s 25-year career

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer

Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman

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Joshua Roberts of Magnolia Park Jan 29, 2025

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Joshua Roberts of Magnolia Park.

Since unleashing their debut album in 2019, Magnolia Park have pointed ahead, combining emo-soaked rock with ambitious world-building. But though their sound is rooted in classic pop punk, their music has taken a darker turn over the years.

Lately, the band have been fixated on nü metal, embracing the heaviness to tell a bigger story with their upcoming neo-gothic concept album VAMP.

In a conversation with Madden, the Magnolia Park frontman explains his love of anime, racism in rock music, and being the hero of your own story.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer

Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman

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Encore Episode: Lefty Gunplay Jan 22, 2025

On this week’s episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is bringing you an encore episode of his conversation with LA rapper Lefty Gunplay.

Lefty Gunplay is a rapper out of Baldwin Park who uses raw, witty wordplay to dig into his time in prison, hopes for the future, and pride for his city.

Gunplay released his latest album, “Most Valuable Gangbanger,” in November of last year, and was featured on Kendrick Lamar’s sixth album, ‘GNX,’ released the same day.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer

Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman

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Joss Stone Jan 15, 2025

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Joss Stone.

Back in 2003, Stone broke out with her debut album, The Soul Sessions, when she was 16 years old, which largely reinterpreted ’60s and ’70s songs. Since then, she’s released eight other albums, received two Brit Awards, and won a Grammy for her cover of Sly and the Family Stone’s “Family Affair” with John Legend and Van Hunt.

In a conversation with Madden, Stone discusses coming up in the music industry as a teenager, her take on horror movies, and what creating a live album was like.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer

Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman

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O'Shea Jackson Jr. Jan 08, 2025

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by O'Shea Jackson Jr.

Jackson, aka OMG, is an actor, rapper, and songwriter best known as the oldest son of Ice Cube.

For his debut feature film, he played his father in the 2015 N.W.A. biopic Straight Outta Compton, which was nominated for an Oscar. Since then, he’s gone on to appear in several other films (Den of Thieves, Ingrid Goes West, Cocaine Bear, etc.) and co-host the No-Contest Wrestling podcast with TJ Jefferson.

In this conversation with Joel, he discusses growing up with a famous dad, risking it all for family, and his new movie Den Of Thieves 2: Pantera, which hits theaters on Jan. 10.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer

Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman

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Ricky Hil Jan 01, 2025

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Ricky Hil.

As the son of famed designer Tommy Hilfiger, Hil has been tasked to carve out his own space within music and culture. He turned to emo rap in the 2010s, creating a murky sound that helped to influence GothBoiClique — namely Lil Peep. The duo even made a couple of songs together, which remain unreleased.

In a conversation with Madden, the rapper explores his lifelong relationship with music and fashion, the complex process of self-realization, and the work ethic he learned from his father.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer

Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman

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Vishen Dec 23, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Vishen.

Vishen Lakhiani is an entrepreneur and motivational speaker who’s the founder and CEO of Mindvalley. He also authored two books, The Code of the Extraordinary Mind and The Buddha and the Badass — and will release his third, The 6 Phase Meditation Method, in January.

In a conversation with Madden, Lakhiani delves into the importance of meditation, friendship, and the life lessons that we can take into 2025.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer

Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman

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Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes Dec 18, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes.

Goldsmith wrote Dawes’ 2009 debut album, North Hills, in his early 20s. More than a decade later, he’s only continued to grow as a songwriter, resulting in the band’s ninth studio full-length, Oh Brother, which was released this past October.

Before the band hit the road to tour those songs with Winnetka Bowling League, Goldsmith caught up with Madden about balancing being happy while also wanting more from life, getting better at being himself, and their latest album.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer

Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman

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Cameron Diaz Dec 11, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Cameron Diaz.

Artist Friendly is reaching another huge milestone, celebrating 100 episodes with actor and entrepreneur Cameron Diaz. After becoming a major star, Diaz stepped away from Hollywood in 2014 to “reclaim [her] own life” — which included exploring her passions and spending time with family.

Now, a decade later, she will return to the big screen for the aptly titled Back in Action with Jamie Foxx, which premieres on Netflix in January 2025. She also launched the organic wine brand Avaline with Katherine Power in 2020.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer

Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman

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Damiano David Dec 04, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Damiano David of Måneskin.

Måneskin — the ’70s-inspired Eurovision winners who became viral stars — have been championed by young rock fans. Over the past few months, though, their frontman David has been branching out by sharing songs from his first solo album (including the Labrinth-produced “Silverlines” and “Born With a Broken Heart”), which is set to arrive next year.

In a conversation with Madden, the Måneskin singer reveals the importance of doing what makes you happy, missing family and friends on the road, and his upcoming solo project.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer

Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman

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DJ Tambe Nov 27, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by DJ Tambe.

DJ Tambe is an award-winning tattoo artist whose love for the medium stretches back to performing stick-and-pokes as a teenager. That passion led him to Ink Master, where he became a three-time winner (including two consecutive victories) of the hit show and has graduated to a judge.

In a conversation with Madden, DJ Tambe opens up about overcoming addiction, the importance of family, and going from contestant to judge on Ink Master, which is now streaming on Paramount+.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer

Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman

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Tim Kasher of Cursive Nov 20, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Tim Kasher of Cursive.

Kasher has fronted Cursive since the mid-’90s, leading the band through emo, post-hardcore, and dissonant experimentation.

Having just released their 10th studio album, Devourer, which represents “personal imperialism and the imperialism of relationships,” the band will support their Omaha peers Bright Eyes on tour in April.

In a conversation with Madden, the Nebraska-born indie rocker delves into his love of directing, the steady growth of the band’s near 30-year career, and Devourer.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer

Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman

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Jessi Cruickshank Nov 18, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Jessi Cruickshank.

A self-described “comedian with too many kids,” Cruickshank has been involved in the entertainment circuit for decades. Her origins in the scene trail back to her high school improv group, where she starred alongside Seth Rogen and Nathan Fielder before landing jobs at CTV, MTV, and The CW, weaving in comedy while interviewing celebrities.

In a conversation with Madden, Cruickshank dives into her love for boy bands, motherhood, her surprising answer to how she balances it all, and her first-ever comedy special “Minivan Money,” which is now streaming on Veeps.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer

Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman

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Brandon Saller of Atreyu Nov 13, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Brandon Saller of Atreyu.

Over the past year, the Orange County metalcore vets have stayed furiously busy. In 2022, they put out an EP trilogy that began with The Hope of a Spark and continued with The Moment You Find Your Flame and A Torch In The Dark.

Those releases culminated in the band’s heavy but reflective ninth studio album, The Beautiful Dark of Life.

Then, earlier this year, Atreyu unleashed The Pronoia Sessions — a 10-song collection that takes eight of their hits “to a whole new place” and features a pair of covers (Audioslave and Tom Petty).

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer

Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman

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24kGoldn Nov 06, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by 24kGoldn.

24kGoldn became a huge name after going viral on TikTok with “VALENTINO” in 2019. Since blowing up, the rapper has worked with several heavyweights, including Quavo, Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee, and Future (the latter of whom appeared on his debut album, 2021’s El Dorado).

This year only got bigger, as 24kGoldn shared his introspective Growing Pains EP and is currently on tour with Chase Atlantic in support of their new album, LOST IN HEAVEN.

In a conversation with Madden, he opens up about manifesting, navigating the release of a hit single during COVID-19, and how chasing success can dilute artistry.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer

Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman

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Ryan Ashley Oct 30, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Ryan Ashley.

Though Ashley dreamed of becoming a tattoo artist as a teenager, she didn’t think it was realistic and became a fashion designer instead. Specializing in beads and lace, she ultimately used that eye for detail and deep understanding of tattoo culture to win Ink Master season 8 in 2016.

Since winning in 2016, she’s gone on to appear in spin-offs and other seasons, including serving as a judge on season 16 of Ink Master, which is airing now.

In a conversation with her co-star, Ashley reflects on her most meaningful tattoo, the challenges of being a working mom, and behind-the-scenes stories from the Ink Master set.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer

Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman

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Atiba Jefferson Oct 28, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Atiba Jefferson.

Jefferson is a storied photographer within punk and alternative spaces. From his work in the revered skateboarding magazine Thrasher and being a staff photographer for the Los Angeles Lakers to shooting AP’s WILLOW cover in 2021, Jefferson embodies the culture.

“I am still always inspired by so much new skateboarding and photography,” he told AP, but whether he’s unveiling collaborations with Supreme or Modernica, music remains in the foreground.

During his conversation with Madden, Jefferson digs into his beginnings in the skateboarding world, capturing everyone from Playboi Carti to Tyler, the Creator, and his biggest inspiration.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer

Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman

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DPR IAN Oct 23, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by DPR IAN.

Christian Yu began making music under the moniker DPR IAN in late 2015 as one of the founding members of Seoul’s DPR (“Dream Perfect Regime”) collective, which creates, directs, produces, and edits various multimedia projects for its roster.

Having put out two EPs in the last couple of years, DPR IAN has transformed into an unpredictable solo artist whose work blurs together pop, R&B, rock, and electronica with painstaking attention to detail.

In a conversation with Madden, the Australian singer, rapper, and director dives into building new versions of yourself, tattoos as intimate memories, and his current THE DREAM REBORN tour.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer

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Chris Daughtry Oct 16, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Chris Daughtry.

After releasing their Shock to the System (Part One) EP and spending time on the road this year, Daughtry will support Disturbed on the 25th anniversary tour of The Sickness in 2025.

In a lengthy conversation with Madden, Grammy-nominated frontman Chris Daughtry explores the importance of having a clear creative vision, the magic of creating, and the band’s upcoming new album.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer

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Dexter Holland of The Offspring Oct 09, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Dexter Holland of The Offspring.

The Offspring have been kicking around for four decades, but the band are celebrating a major milestone this year — the 30th anniversary of their mainstream triumph Smash, which remains the biggest-selling rock album released on an indie label.

In a similar vein as Dookie, punk purists disregarded the band when they signed to Columbia following its release, but they’ve only grown in stature over the years.

Now, the Orange County vets are readying their 11th studio album, Supercharged (out Oct. 11), which was produced by Bob Rock and continues their streak of writing punk hits.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

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Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman

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Claudio Sanchez of Coheed and Cambria Oct 02, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by 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.

Beginning this week, Coheed will embark on a series of rare full album playthroughs of their 2005 LP, Good Apollo, I’m Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness, which includes Furnace Fest, When We Were Young, and two shows in Australia. Grab tickets here.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

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Jay Pharoah Sep 25, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Jay Pharoah.

As an actor, comedian, and impressionist, Pharoah is best known for his six-year run on Saturday Night Live, where he portrayed celebrities from Barack Obama to André 3000.

After leaving the show in 2016, he went on to expand his acting CV, including playing Shawn in the hit horror-comedy The Blackening, appearing on The Simpsons, and voicing Bulletproof in Invincible season 2.

During an in-depth conversation with Madden, Pharoah reveals his first job, the best advice from Charlie Murphy, and his new comedy special Jared.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

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Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

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Jax Sep 18, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Jax.

Whether she’s critiquing Victoria’s Secret in hit pop songs, crafting TikTok clips with Paris Hilton, or posting viral parodies of “Stacy’s Mom,” Jax imbues comedy into everything she touches.

Brought up by musical theater, Jax has parlayed her time onstage into countless funny songs (and even some famous covers) that generate thousands of views.

In a full-circle moment, Jax gets into a proper conversation with Madden after meeting him as a teenager at a Good Charlotte show, where one of her early bands opened a couple of dates during their 2011 tour with Forever the Sickest Kids.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

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Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

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Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer

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Reggie Watts Sep 11, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Reggie Watts.

Watts is an experimental comedian and musician whose improvised sets are created using just his voice, a keyboard, and a looping machine. Whether he’s beatboxing, pulling off deft impersonations, or switching into different languages, Watts takes pleasure in confusing everyone around him, never performing the same show twice.

His surreal style has led him to several seasons on Comedy Bang! Bang!, guiding the house band for The Late Late Show with James Corden, and hosting the game show Taskmaster — injecting originality and oddness into everything he does.

The comedian also has a new special, Never Mind, available to stream on Veeps, where he transports the audience back to the ’90s from LA’s Regent Theater.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

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HARDY Sep 04, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by HARDY.

Growing up in the small town of Philadelphia, Mississippi, HARDY was introduced to heavy music in high school. Soon, he fell in love with nü metal and metalcore, including System of a Down, Linkin Park, and August Burns Red.

It’s all culminated in an overlap of country and hardcore within his own music, where HARDY has scratched out a unique space.

His 2023 album, the mockingbird & THE CROW, was split into two halves — country and hard rock — the latter featuring a collaboration with A Day to Remember’s Jeremy McKinnon. Since then, it’s hit No. 1 on the Top Country Albums, Top Rock Albums, and Top Hard Rock Albums charts and rose to No. 4 on the Billboard 200.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

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Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

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Lainey Wilson Aug 28, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Lainey Wilson.

Over the past decade, Wilson has blossomed into a bonafide country star. The Southern-bred singer has written tracks with Luke Combs, made her acting debut in Yellowstone (as well as had her songs featured on its soundtrack), and devised her own genre, “bell bottom country.”

The sound combines Southern rock, soul, and a distinctly Nashvillian POV, where she now resides. That’s best heard on her latest album, Whirlwind, which continues to play with the boundaries of her sound and includes a wistful duet with Miranda Lambert.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

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Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

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Morgan Lander of Kittie Aug 21, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Morgan Lander of Kittie.

Kittie formed in London, Ontario during the late ’90s when the Lander sisters — Morgan and Mercedes — were teenagers.

Near the turn of the millennium, the band unleashed their debut album, Spit, which explored hate, ignorance, and misogyny — and grew into their biggest-selling album.

Earlier this year, Kittie made an explosive comeback with Fire, their first new album in 13 years, that reconciled with their nü-metal beginnings and sharpened their rage.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

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Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

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Jakob Nowell of Sublime Aug 14, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Jakob Nowell of Sublime.

After disbanding in 1996, Long Beach ska veterans Sublime reunited at this year’s Coachella — with Nowell filling in for his late father, Bradley.

Between honoring his father’s legacy and creating his own futuristic songs as Jakobs Castle, Nowell has proved that he’s a talented musician who’s determined to keep rock ’n’ roll a family affair.

He’s played a handful of shows in support of this year’s debut album, Enter: The Castle, has plans to revive old Sublime compositions, and gets into a nearly hour-long chat with Madden about his whirlwind year.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

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Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

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Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker Aug 07, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker.

The Orange County post-hardcore unit are spending the rest of the year on the road, having just completed a short run overseas.

In the fall, they’ll pick back up with their world tour, launching Sept. 27 in Dallas.

The band also revealed that they’ve been in the studio working on new music, which will follow up their swirling, profoundly vulnerable 2022 LP, Dark Sun, and recent single “Medicate Me” featuring Rain City Drive.

Grab tickets to their upcoming run here.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

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Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

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Shaggy 2 Dope of Insane Clown Posse Jul 31, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Shaggy 2 Dope of Insane Clown Posse.

Given that Violent J sat down with Madden last summer, it’s fitting that the other half of the Detroit horrorcore outfit joins the series — just in time to talk about Gathering of the Juggalos.

Beginning in 2000, the annual festival acts like a modern-day Woodstock, bringing together a community of kindred spirits where “anything can happen — and quite often does.”

The festival will celebrate its 24th year in August, including performances from Rakim, Kim Dracula, DJ Paul, Vended, and beyond.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Pierre Bouvier of Simple Plan Jul 24, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by 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 experienced a viral moment through TikTok at the beginning of the decade, challenging people to recreate childhood photos as adults and post the results, which featured participation from Will Smith, Ed Sheeran, and beyond.

Given that their friendship stretches back to the 2000s, the duo get into it all across a nearly hour-long episode.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

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Cullen Moore of Sleep Theory Jul 17, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Cullen Moore of Sleep Theory.

Sleep Theory have experienced an abrupt rise over the past year, earning viral acclaim on TikTok (their clip of “Another Way” accrued half a million views within 36 hours), signing to Epitaph, and later sharing stages with Beartooth and I Prevail.

It’s a sign of bigger things to come for the Memphis-bred four-piece, who meld hard rock and R&B into an intoxicating combination.

Most recently, their “Fallout” video racked up 2 million views, and the band will share a new song, “Stuck In My Head,” on Thursday (July 18), which follows up last year’s Paper Hearts EP.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

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Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

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Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman

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Stephan Jenkins of Third Eye Blind Jul 10, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Stephan Jenkins of Third Eye Blind.

Third Eye Blind are in the midst of their Summer Gods tour with Yellowcard and A R I Z O N A, both of which grew up listening to the ’90s vets.

The band are playing nearly 20 songs from their wide-spanning catalog nightly, including perennial favorites “Jumper,” “Never Let You Go,” and “Semi-Charmed Life,” and the run goes until early August.

“I have this sense that I am feeling the same way everybody else is — that we need a summer tour so badly,” Jenkins says. “We need the lights, the noise, the heat, and everybody up close to each other.

Additionally, their 1999 sophomore album, Blue, will turn 25 later this year.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

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Ian Shelton of Militarie Gun Jul 03, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Ian Shelton of Militarie Gun.

Though Militarie Gun are only a year removed from their buzzy debut album, Life Under the Gun, they’ve essentially been touring nonstop — first on their own headliner and then opening dates for A Day to Remember this past June.

It’s a mentality that defines the band — always moving, looking forward, and giving back to the community that raised them to achieve something far greater.

“Touring is disruptive, but it also fits in the rhythm of my life — waking up, getting in the van, and driving in the next city is a thing that makes sense to my brain,” Shelton explained during their AP cover story interview. “I can pretty much do that on an infinite loop.”

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Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

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G Flip Jun 26, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by G Flip.

G Flip recently wrapped a lengthy run across North America and the U.K. in support of their latest album, Drummer, including a stop at the final day of Governors Ball in NYC.

The appropriately titled album, which came out last summer, is a love letter to the instrument that made them fall in love with music — while also serving as a tribute to their late drum teacher, Jenny Rose Morrish.

“She was very integral to my life,” they told Rolling Stone in 2023. “I honestly think if I didn’t have her in my life, I wouldn’t be sitting here with you. I just happened to have the best teacher in the world.”

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

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Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

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Grace Potter Jun 19, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Grace Potter.

Potter is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter whose bluesy approach takes inspiration from the ’60s and ’70s, when singers like Janis Joplin and Aretha Franklin reigned.

Last year, she released her fifth studio album, Mother Road, which was produced by her husband Eric Valentine.

Recorded across Nashville, Topanga, and Hollywood, Potter was motivated to write the LP after returning from a road trip, and in a few days, she’ll head out on a tour in support that runs until the fall.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

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Darius Rucker Jun 12, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Darius Rucker.

With Hootie & the Blowfish, Rucker has lived an unexpected life by turning a college party band into a fruitful, chart-smashing career.

Over the years, though, his Southern upbringing in Charleston, South Carolina called, leading him to ride out to Nashville and land a record deal as a country artist.

It’s given him new possibilities, yielding anthemic hits (“Wagon Wheel,” “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It”) and allowing him to share stages with his heroes.

Rucker ended up documenting his country fame and accidental journey with Hootie, as well as exploring the music that shaped him, in his recently released memoir, Life’s Too Short.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

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Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

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Trixie Mattel Jun 05, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by 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 continues to reach greater heights with her unique and unapologetic business savvy.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King

Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

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Jon Foreman of Switchfoot May 29, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Jon Foreman of Switchfoot.

The early aughts band rang in a big milestone last year with the 20th anniversary of The Beautiful Letdown. They celebrated by curating a special deluxe edition, featuring newly recorded tracks from fans of the band — including the Jonas Brothers, twenty one pilots’ Tyler Joseph, and Owl City, to name a few — in addition to a re-recorded version of the album and B-sides from the vault.

After performing the record in its entirety last year, they’re hitting the road again this summer with fellow vets Blue October and Matt Nathanson as part of a triple co-headliner, which features a rotating lineup every night.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

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Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

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Alec Benjamin May 22, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Alec Benjamin.

Releasing his third studio album, 12 Notes, earlier this month, Benjamin takes us through a vulnerable journey, as each song is meant to mirror a journal entry and represent a different section of his life.

Naturally, that includes taking different turns across the whole album, including rapping (“I Sent My Therapist to Therapy”) and working with Grammy-winning duo Stargate for pop love songs (“Different Kind of Beautiful”).

Benjamin also recently announced his headline tour, launching in September, where he will make stops in more than two dozen cities across North America.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

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Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

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Jake Duzsik of HEALTH May 15, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Jake Duzsik of HEALTH.

Last year’s RAT WARS, their sixth studio album and one of their best, is loaded with menacing bite, noisy gloom, and crushing danceability that points to an apocalyptic future, balancing a bold, ambitious vision with despair.

Now, the neo-industrial trio are taking that record out on the road, including an appearance at Download Festival and a date opening for Bring Me the Horizon in June. HEALTH also recently teamed up with Bad Omens on their heavy new song “THE DRAIN.”

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

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Dylan Schneider May 08, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Dylan Schneider.

After spending the first part of the year on the road with Nate Smith, Schneider continues to look forward. He recently shared the Bad Decisions EP, which reveals fearless vulnerability in songs like “Daddy Drinks Whiskey” and the title track. Plus, throughout the summer, Schneider has various tour dates with country stars like Scotty McCreery, Kane Brown, and Chris Young, and you can see the full routing here.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Reyna Roberts May 01, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Reyna Roberts.

For the unfamiliar, Roberts is a fast-rising country artist. Last year was huge for the “princess of outlaw country,” as she shared her debut album, Bad Girl Bible, Vol. 1, toured with Reba McEntire, and was featured in the Grammy Museum.

The Alabama-bred artist also recently snagged two features on Beyonce’s heel-turn country album Cowboy Carter — her first features ever — on the tracks “Blackbiird” and “Tyrant,” which coincides with her mission to bring more awareness to Black musicians within the genre.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Bea Miller Apr 24, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Bea Miller.

Since her emergence in 2014, Miller has created frank pop-rock songs that sound massive. It makes total sense when you consider her influences, as she grew up exposed to hundreds of records from her mother, a former vinyl DJ, including the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and Alanis Morissette.

Then when she was 12, she experienced a life-altering Paramore concert. Watching Hayley Williams onstage “felt transcendent,” and she wanted to be able to do the same one day — even bringing it full circle by playing their 2013 hit “Ain’t It Fun” in her live sets.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids Apr 17, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids.

The Get Up Kids and the New Amsterdams vocalist recently shared a memoir called Red Letter Days, which features backstage stories culled from journal entries between 1990-2000 and rare photographs from the era.

Across more than 200 pages, the story follows Pryor coming of age, pursuing dreams of becoming a bonafide musician, and his early days on the road with the Get Up Kids during emo’s second wave.

Plus, the Get Up Kids will play Four Chord Music Festival and Best Friends Forever later this year.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Tori Kelly Apr 10, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Tori Kelly.

After posting videos on YouTube throughout her teens, Kelly made a proper entrance on the ninth season of American Idol in 2010. Since then, she’s released five studio albums featuring her powerhouse vocals and bagged two Grammys. Her latest,TORI., acts as a successor to her 2023 EP of the same name and taps into 2000s R&B.

Additionally, Kelly will head out on her Purple Skies tour this week, and you can see all the dates here.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Matthew Koma of Winnetka Bowling League Apr 03, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Matthew Koma of Winnetka Bowling League.

Winnetka Bowling League — a rising indie trio comprising Koma, drummer Kris Mazzarisi, and keyboardist Sam Beresford — are readying the arrival of their long-awaited debut album, Sha La La (out May 31).

They’ve already shared the hugely catchy title track, which yearns for days that are long gone in hyperspecific detail, and are preparing for a couple of gigs supporting Waterparks this week.

Then they’ll head out on their own headliner — dubbed the “Tourgasm” — with a slew of special guests across the U.S., which runs until late July. You can see all the dates and grab tickets here.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

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Pete Loeffler of Chevelle Mar 27, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Pete Loeffler of Chevelle.

Chevelle, the hard-rock duo of brothers Pete and Sam Loeffler, have nine records to their name but still strive to challenge themselves. Having released their most recent album, the conceptual and sci-fi-inspired NIRATIAS in 2021, the band have largely been on the road for the last few years.

They’re preparing for a short run in April following their tour with Three Days Grace in 2023.

Later this year, they’ll appear at Inkcarceration, Louder Than Life, and Rock Fest.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Mar 20, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

What’s left to be said about Johnson that hasn’t already? He became a formidable name in the WWE throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s before transitioning into the world of film.

Since then, he’s seen intense success that’s led to a slew of memorable movies (The Other Guys, Moana). Most recently, he starred as the titular character in Black Adam — a passion project that “disrupts the superhero genre” — as well as Red Notice and Jumanji: The Next Level.

He also recently launched a new skincare line called Papatui.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

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Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer

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Lefty Gunplay Mar 13, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by LA rapper Lefty Gunplay.

Lefty Gunplay is a rising rapper out of Baldwin Park who uses raw, witty wordplay to dig into his time in prison, hopes for the future, and pride for his city.

He recently shared the single “Cleaner” featuring Rowdy Racks last week, which features both rappers firing off killer flows, exuding unwavering confidence, and proving why they’re unique players of the next generation.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

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Alexandra Kay Mar 06, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by country singer-songwriter Alexandra Kay.

Kay is a viral country star who’s shared stages with Tim McGraw, Clay Walker, and Tracy Lawrence, all before releasing her debut album. That project, All I’ve Ever Known, was shared last October, chronicling her divorce in tender detail.

“This album is the most raw, vulnerable, and wide open I have ever been when creating music, which can be terrifying and healing at the same time,” she said in a press statement.

Later this year, Kay will go on tour with Jelly Roll, and the run launches in late August. You can grab tickets here.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Aric Improta of Night Verses Feb 28, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Aric Improta.

Improta is a Grammy-nominated drummer who plays for the prog-metal band Night Verses and formerly FEVER 333. Beyond his blistering showmanship, Improta often incorporates technology into his playing to push the boundaries of the instrument and reimagine a different future.

“The goal is always to feel as possessed by the music as possible. When I see a performer with absolute control, it’s usually impressive but rarely breathtaking. I prefer to see that expert level of control pushed to its furthest limit,” he wrote in 2023, accompanying a photo of the drummer in mid-air.

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Griff Feb 21, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Griff.

Griff is a U.K. singer-songwriter who cites Jack Antonoff, Imogen Heap, and James Blake as influences.

She played only one show supporting her 2019 EP, Mirror Talk, then created the 2021 LP One Foot In Front of The Other in her bedroom during pandemic lockdowns, which shot her to fame. Now, she’s readying the release of her latest single, “miss me too,” which was written in between tours.

“I booked a little Airbnb and sent my location to Lostboy and Siba, who I co-wrote ‘Black Hole’ with,” she says. “We converted the living room of the cottage into a studio and wrote ‘miss me too.’ I had been trying to write a song for a while about losing yourself, and missing a past version of yourself that wasn’t so broken.”

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Mike Einziger of Incubus Feb 14, 2024

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Mike Einziger of Incubus.

This past fall, vocalist Brandon Boyd stopped by to discuss the anniversary of their fourth studio album, Morning View, and now Einziger takes a seat across from Madden as the band prepare to release Morning View XXIII — rerecorded songs of the original album — in May.

The two also go in-depth about skincare routines while discussing Mother Science, the biotech brand Einziger launched with his wife.

Incubus will play Morning View in full, plus other tracks, on their upcoming tour with Coheed and Cambria in late August. You can view all the dates and grab tickets here.

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Southside Feb 07, 2024

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 December.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Kyle Ng Jan 31, 2024

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 on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Petey Jan 24, 2024

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 and cool opportunity I’ve been given. That brings me a lot of joy and peace,” Petey told Alternative Press last year.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Doug Robb of Hoobastank Jan 17, 2024

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 here.

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Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach Jan 10, 2024

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 shit’s just calm, quiet, still — I need some chaos,” Shaddix told Alternative Press in 2022. “I’ve got too much energy inside, and if I just sit stagnant, it drives me fucking mad. I need that release — that’s why I go run all the time. That’s why I go to the gym, because I’m an energetic being. So performing is such a healthy experience for me. I get to explode, physically and emotionally.”

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Mario Jan 03, 2024

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 week’s guest Lil Wayne — a track whose alluring music video boasts over 12 million views.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Lil Wayne Dec 27, 2023

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 bonafide classics like “A Milli,” “6 Foot 7 Foot,” and “Hustler Musik.”

All these years later, Wayne remains inspired, as evinced by his latest project, Welcome 2 Collegrove, a collaborative LP with 2 Chainz, that was released in November.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Gavin Magnus Dec 20, 2023

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 couple of shows in February, and you can grab tickets here.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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John O'Callaghan of The Maine Dec 13, 2023

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 all of their albums night after night. Grab tickets here.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Patrick Miranda of Movements Dec 06, 2023

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 American run here.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Jedidiah Jenkins Nov 29, 2023

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 his mother first traveled as part of the Walk Across America book trilogy.

Jenkins also serves as the executive editor of Wilderness magazine, and his work has appeared in publications like The Paris Review and Playboy.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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MAY-A Nov 22, 2023

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 Radiohead.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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GAYLE Nov 15, 2023

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 grab tickets here.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Orville Peck Nov 08, 2023

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 offers necessary representation in country music. You can also catch Peck live at his upcoming Rodeo festival, which serves as a three-day celebration of country music, comedy, drag, and more.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Mickey Guyton Nov 01, 2023

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 proceeded by a heart-warming music video.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Jonny Capeci of Nightly Oct 25, 2023

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 the remaining dates here.

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DJ Paul of Three 6 Mafia Oct 18, 2023

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 legacy.

Fast-forward two decades and DJ Paul has become involved in other endeavors, from his record label Scale-A-Ton Entertainment to the fashion line Dangerus / Skandulus.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Cleo Wade Oct 11, 2023

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 embrace when challenged by change.

Wade will also embark on a short book tour on Oct. 13, hitting major cities like LA, Brooklyn, and New Orleans, among others.

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Brandon Boyd of Incubus Oct 04, 2023

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 peeking our heads above ground as a band.”

Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.

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Franklin Jonas Sep 27, 2023

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.

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Mike Herrera & Tom Wisniewski of MxPx Sep 20, 2023

Listen as Joel Madden is joined by Mike Herrera and Tom Wisniewski of MxPx.

MxPx are still riding high from the release of their 11th studio album, Find A Way Home, which reflects on the passing of time, mistakes made, and feeling like a failure.

“I just hope that the music hits in a way that either makes them happy [or] just gives them some entertainment,” Herrera told AP last month. “We do this for people to have something in their lives, not just today. Everything these days online really seems fleeting. But songs — good songs — aren’t. Something can stay with you years from now — that’s what makes it so worth it for us to put so much work into the songs.”

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Video Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Sound Engineer/Audio Production: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

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Benji and Joel Madden Sep 13, 2023

In a conversation with Alternative Press Editor in Chief Anna Zanes, Benji and Joel Madden reflect on the different eras of Good Charlotte — and what has allowed them to create enduring businesses, as well as maintain longevity as musicians.

“I think that the idea that always comes to my mind about everything that we do or have done — the theme of what injured us, what we thought was our weakness, what our trauma was — always ends up being our strength,” Joel says of the band.

Check out the Fall 2023 issue of Alternative Press for this episode's companion cover story. This issue also comes with three alternate collectible covers featuring Scowl, Yves Tumor and Poppy, as well as stories on Jean Dawson, Shapel Lacy and Toby Morse, Genesis Owusu, and more.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Video Editor: Ryan Schaefer

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Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman

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Royal & the Serpent Sep 06, 2023

Royal & the Serpent joins Joel Madden on the latest episode of Artist Friendly.

The last couple of years have been massive for Royal. From collaborating with Sleeping With Sirens on Complete Collapse, to touring with Fall Out Boy and Demi Lovato (as well as appearing on HOLY FVCK), she’s also been sharing plenty of her own music.

This year, she followed up her heady Happiness Is An Inside Job EP with a series of dual singles, dubbed the RAT TRAP saga. If anything, Royal is always in motion, particularly as she prepares to head out on her first-ever headline tour, kicking off 10/14 in Phoenix.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Video Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Sound Engineer/Audio Production: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer

Social Media: Sarah Madden

Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Anthony Lauletta, Neville Hardman

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Violent J of Insane Clown Posse Aug 30, 2023

This week on Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Violent J of Insane Clown Posse.

Violent J, one-half of Insane Clown Posse, is an elder of Detroit rap. Since the band’s inception in the late ’80s, J has helped establish a legacy of merging supernatural horror with shock rap — and garnered a legion of Juggalos along the way.

The band are preparing to celebrate 30 years of Hallowicked, an annual concert that goes down every Halloween in Detroit.

J also recently appeared at NWA 75, a wrestling event put on Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins, and ICP are set to play Riot Fest in Chicago this September.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Video Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Sound Engineer/Audio Production: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer

Social Media: Sarah Madden

Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Anthony Lauletta, Neville Hardman

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Phillip Frankland Lee Aug 23, 2023

Chef Phillip Frankland Lee joins Joel Madden on the latest episode of Artist Friendly.

Before Lee was a celebrated chef, he served as the drummer in the rock outfit Alpha and Omega. His love of food, however, took over.

His first experience in the culinary world was as a dishwasher, moving into different positions over time until he opened his own restaurant, Scratch, in 2013. Scatch is just as its name suggests, serving up imaginative dishes that focus on “the purity and experience of food.”

Lee has also appeared on several cooking shows, beating out challengers on Chopped, Guy’s Grocery Games, and Cutthroat Kitchen, as well as competing on Top Chef season 13.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Video Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Sound Engineer/Audio Production: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer

Social Media: Sarah Madden

Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Anthony Lauletta, Neville Hardman

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DJ White Shadow Aug 16, 2023

Listen in as DJ White Shadow joins Joel Madden on the latest episode of Artist Friendly.

DJ White Shadow is a producer best known for working with Lady Gaga, including the 2011 pop blockbuster Born This Way and its follow-up ARTPOP.

Additionally, DJ White Shadow worked on the soundtrack for the 2018 film A Star Is Born alongside Gaga, ultimately winning a Grammy for his contribution in 2020.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Video Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Sound Engineer/Audio Production: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer

Social Media: Sarah Madden

Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Anthony Lauletta, Neville Hardman

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Sophie Powers Aug 09, 2023

#30: Sophie Powers joins Joel Madden on the latest episode of Artist Friendly.

Sophie makes music for misfits. Her songs often chronicle her lowest points, offering a sense of solace and light to those who don’t know a way out.

Listen to Sophie and Joel’s conversation about the solace that writing music can offer, the connection between your art and those who consume it, and how destructive paths can lead to healing.

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Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden

Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary

Video Editor: Ryan Schaefer

Sound Engineer/Audio Production: Nick Gray

Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray

Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer

Social Media: Sarah Madden

Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Anthony Lauletta, Neville Hardman

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Jami Morgan of Code Orange Aug 02, 2023

Join Joel Madden as he chats with Code Orange frontman Jami Morgan this week on Artist Friendly.

Joel and Jami discuss both the inspiring and difficult aspects of growing a band, how to mindfully navigate the music industry, the band’s massive fall schedule, and more.

Code Orange releases their next studio album, The Above (out Sept. 29 via Blue Grape Music), which they teased in July with lead single “Take Shape,” featuring Billy Corgan.

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Ashton Irwin of 5 Seconds of Summer Jul 26, 2023

This week on Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by 5 Seconds of Summer drummer Ashton Irwin.

The Australian outfit recently kicked off their latest tour, where they’ll traverse the globe overseas before heading to North America this August. Expect plenty of new songs from their fifth studio album, 5SOS5, which was only released last year, and classics like “She Looks So Perfect,” “Ghost of You,” and “Want You Back,” among others.

Listen to Joel’s conversation with Ashton where they talk all things 5SOS, luck versus hard work, dedication to evolving, and more.

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Palaye Royale: Part 1 - Sebastian Danzig + Remington Leith Jul 19, 2023

Listen in as Sebastian Danzig and Remington Leith of Palaye Royale join Joel Madden on Artist Friendly.

Palaye Royale recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of their fourth studio album, Fever Dream, which boasted the singles “No Love In LA,” “Broken,” and “Paranoid,” among others. The band are also gearing up to play Reading and Leeds in August, where their new songs, and perhaps a few classics, are sure to shine.

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Petti Hendrix Jul 12, 2023

This week on Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Petti Hendrix.

Hendrix is an artist on the rise. Having recently signed to the artist management label MDDN, Hendrix melds punk, rock, and hip-hop into his own catchy brew. During the episode, the pair dig into his ability to stand out, his Milwaukee roots, and choosing optimism.

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Kailee Morgue Jul 05, 2023

Kailee Morgue is the next artist to join Joel Madden on Artist Friendly.

Having wrapped a tour with Maggie Lindemann this past spring, Kailee is an artist to know. You may recognize her vocals from her delicate covers of Tigers Jaw’s “Spirit Desire,” Gwen Stefani’s “Cool,” and Sublime’s “Boss D.J.” Most recently, she shared her debut album, Girl Next Door, at the end of last year.

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Noah Sebastian of Bad Omens Jun 28, 2023

Noah Sebastian of Bad Omens joins Joel Madden on this week's episode of Artist Friendly.

Having released a music video for their viral hit “Just Pretend” earlier this month, Bad Omens are experiencing a ton of love as of late. It’s a feeling that will surely follow them when they embark on tour in the fall.

Listen as Joel and Noah discuss the state of rock music, the writing process, and using self-discipline to benefit a creative life.

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Jesse Jo Stark Jun 21, 2023

This week on Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by alternative singer Jesse Jo Stark.

Born to a family of creatives who founded the luxury brand Chrome Hearts (whose products have been repped by stars like Rihanna, Future, and Slash), Stark has her feet planted firmly in both the fashion and music worlds. In the episode, the pair delve into being built to live a chaotic life, being a “hardcore lover,” and her 2022 debut album DOOMED.

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Special Edition - Father's Day Episode Jun 14, 2023

This week we celebrate Father’s Day with a special compilation episode featuring previous Artist Friendly guests who have shared their unique perspectives on family and fatherhood.

To listen to the full episodes from these guests, check out these links:

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MIB Agents Jun 07, 2023

This week on Artist Friendly, Joel Madden has an inspiring conversation with two members of Make It Better Agents, a leading pediatric osteosarcoma nonprofit.

Last October, the Artist Friendly host had the opportunity to participate in Celebrity Wheel of Fortune on the nonprofit’s behalf, winning over $198,000 for the organization.

Now, listen in as Joel, Mia and Anne get into a discussion about what it means to truly live like you are dying.

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M. Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold May 31, 2023

Acclaimed frontman M. Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold joins Joel Madden for an in-depth conversation -- an exclusive Artist Friendly and Alternative Press collaboration featured on the cover of AP's 2023 summer issue.

Avenged Sevenfold have been busy gearing up for the release of their long-awaited eighth studio album, Life Is But A Dream…, as well as a massive summer tour across North America. Listen as the duo discuss the creation of the band’s latest release, leading to a deep-dive into their own spiritual philosophies and the freedom of expression. Shadows also explores into the wider meaning behind the single "Nobody" and how it was born from experimenting with DMT.

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Tyler Posey May 24, 2023

This week, actor and musician Tyler Posey, who’s known for his solo work, former pop-punk bands, and role on Teen Wolf, joins Joel Madden on Artist Friendly.

Posey, who’s been a fan of and making pop-punk music his entire life, is set to release his latest album, UNRAVEL, on May 26. The lead single “Lemon.” arrived earlier this year and also appeared in his most recent film Teen Wolf: The Movie.

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KXLLSWXTCH May 17, 2023

Join Joel Madden as he sits down with KXLLSWXTCH, rising hip-hop artist who hails from Orange County.

KXLLSWXTCH started releasing music in 2017 and quickly gained a following on SoundCloud, with fans drawn to his intense music that fuses heavy rock and rap and his horror-inspired visuals. Most recently, in February of this year, he released his sophomore album THE WALLS HAVE EYES. On the podcast, he speaks to Madden about his youth in Anaheim, California, his style and inspirations, and more.

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DRAIN May 10, 2023

Listen in as Joel Madden chats with rising hardcore group DRAIN in the latest episode of Artist Friendly.

The Santa Cruz-based trio, who’s known for their thrash hardcore-punk sound and just released their sophomore album Living Proof, spoke to Joel about the group’s early days, the state of hardcore today, and more.

The episode arrives as Alternative Press teams up with the band for limited-edition vinyl. Head to the AP Shop to snag your copy.

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Leah Kate May 03, 2023

This week on Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Leah Kate. The episode drops just days after Kate shared her latest single, “Happy.” The pop star, who makes sharp alt-rock-inspired pop anthems with confessional lyrics, has been on the rise in the past couple of years, thanks to several TikTok-viral singles and tours with Chase Atlantic and Madison Beer. Listen in as Leah and Joel discuss how her anxiety led her to writing confrontational music, her songwriting aspirations, and more.

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Gabe Saporta Apr 26, 2023

Join us on Artist Friendly as Joel Madden is joined by Gabe Saporta of Cobra Starship and Midtown.

Saporta made a huge mark in the 2000s. After getting his start in the New Brunswick pop-punk outfit Midtown, he went on to form Cobra Starship. That band covered the decade in a neon glow, putting out four studio albums before calling it quits in 2015.

In the episode, the duo discuss Saporta’s favorite era of his decades-long career, making it as an immigrant from Uruguay, and helping teenagers understand the world through music.

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Anti-Flag Apr 19, 2023

This week on Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Chris No. 2 and Justin Sane of Anti-Flag. In the episode, Madden and the members of Anti-Flag discuss providing an inclusive environment at their shows, why Irish music is “rebel music,” and bringing along Punk Rock Saves Lives on their recent tour. Check out Anti-Flag's 13th studio album, Lies They Tell Our Children, released this past January. Additionally, Anti-Flag will celebrate their 30th anniversary as a band this year.

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Ben Lee Apr 12, 2023

This week on Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Australian musician Ben Lee.

With over 10 solo albums to his name, Lee has remained busy since kicking off his musical career in the alt-rock outfit Noise Addict in 1993 (a band that captured the attention of Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore and Beastie Boys’ Mike D when he was only a teenager).He’s also collaborated with author Tom Robbins for B Is for Beer: The Musical and scored HBO’s TV series Camping.In the episode, the pair dive into parenthood,being a mentor for the next generation,and Lee’s favorite artist of all time.

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Pete Wentz Apr 05, 2023

This week on Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Fall Out Boy bassist/lyricist Pete Wentz.

Fresh off the release of their incredible eighth studio album, So Much (For) Stardust, the Fall Out Boy member stopped by the podcast before the band head out on their So Much For (Tour) Dust run this summer with Bring Me The Horizon, Alkaline Trio, Games We Play, and others.

Together, the pair delve into Fall Out Boy’s past records, their writing process, how being in a band feels a lot like a marriage, and more.

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Chase Atlantic: Part 3 - Mitchel Cave Mar 29, 2023

In the third and final installment of Artist Friendly’s three-part series featuring Australian alternative trio Chase Atlantic, host Joel Madden is joined by lead vocalist and bass guitarist Mitchel Cave. Join Joel and Mitchel for an in-depth and memorable conversation about when Joel first discovered Chase Atlantic, how the band’s sound has evolved, how to create a unique universe from music and art, and how they both approach their personal creative processes and creativity in general.

Parts one and two of the series featuring vocalist and rhythm guitarist Christian Anthony and lead guitarist Clinton Cave out now!

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Chase Atlantic: Part 2 - Clinton Cave Mar 22, 2023

In the second installment of Artist Friendly’s three-part series featuring Australian alternative trio Chase Atlantic, host Joel Madden is joined by lead guitarist Clinton Cave. Listen in to hear a heartfelt conversation where Joel and Clinton discuss the band’s humble beginnings, and having no regrets about where the band started. Clinton reveals the depths of the artistic pressure the band puts on themselves in writing, producing and mixing their own albums, explaining how the band’s creative process is both a tribute to and escape from the theme of mental health, one that he has personally come to terms with in the past few years.

Come back next Wednesday, March 29, for part three featuring lead vocalist and bass guitarist Mitchel Cave.

Part one of the series featuring vocalist and rhythm guitarist Christian Anthony out now!

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Chase Atlantic: Part 1 - Christian Anthony Mar 15, 2023

This week on the podcast, Joel Madden is joined by Chase Atlantic vocalist/rhythm guitarist Christian Anthony. Based in Los Angeles, Chase Atlantic is an Australian alternative trio comprised of Anthony, lead vocalist/bassist Mitchel Cave, and lead guitarist Clinton Cave. Channeling the sounds of Tame Impala and The Weeknd, the band has released three albums, with their most recent one being 2021's Beauty in Death. The group is currently one of AP's spring 2023 cover stars, where they discuss their explosive fandom, the new music they're currently working on and how Warped Tour taught them how to be in a band.

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Nascar Aloe and Myagi of DEATHPROOF INC. Mar 08, 2023

This week on the podcast, Joel Madden is joined by hardcore rappers Nascar Aloe and Myagi, the founder/curator behind the artist collective/record label DEATHPROOF INC.

After releasing his signature punk-inspired music on Soundcloud several years ago, Nascar Aloe made a name for himself in the underground rap scenes in Charlotte, North Carolina and LA, and developed a devout fanbase, drawn to his arresting sound, style, and energy. Most recently, the rapper dropped the single "BLXXDY NXSE" with Jasiah and Scarlxrd, but last year saw the release of his album AMERICAN WASTELAND on DEATHPROOF INC. — making his interview along with Myagi, a longtime collaborator, the perfect pairing. Together, they talk about their creative relationship, Nascar Aloe's early days in the industry, rapping about contemporary issues, and more.

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Zeph Mar 01, 2023

Born Zephani Jong, the 23-year-old rising talent who creates confessional, lo-fi DIY pop talks about her humble beginnings in Maryland before relocating to LA, her various artforms as an illustrator and recording artist, being upfront about anxiety, and more. The episode drops just before Zeph is set to release new music, with her single "like everyone else" arriving March 10.

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Eyedress Feb 22, 2023

From humble beginnings in the Phillipines, to Arizona, to LA, Eyedress has managed to stay clique agnostic, moving through the world authentically with his laidback skater vibe. He and Joel talk about the challenges of trying to get his music career off the ground as a teenager in Manila, how it took 10 years to “go viral” and surpassing his school age ambitions to work in Starbucks. The conversation comes at an opportune time, as Eyedress dropped the lo-fi punk mixtape COMMITTING CRIMES earlier this year and recently announced his signing to RCA records, along with the release of the Eddie Huang-directed music video for his latest single “Flowers & Chocolate.”

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Josh Katz of Badflower Feb 15, 2023

In this episode, Joel chats with Josh Katz of Badflower about the song that propelled him out of acting like the cool, confident guy to going out on stage as himself for the first time, micro vs. macro dosing, finding your cheerleaders in life, and how emo music is a kind of meditation that helps people make sense of their own anguish and come out the other side. Katz offers a glimpse into what's in store for 2023, as Badflower prepares to release the follow-up to 2021’s sophomore album This Is How the World Ends and set out on the Asking For A Friend Tour with support from Des Rocs and Blood Red Shoes later this month.

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Awsten Knight of Waterparks Feb 08, 2023

As Joel says, to know Awsten Knight is to love him, and in this episode we get a peek into the mischievousness and playfulness that has helped attract an epic base of unique and inherently cool Waterparks fans. In this episode of Artist Friendly, Awsten and Joel talk about sleepovers in haunted studios, catfishing as a crazy brunette in the back of the tour van, which meditation tools they rely on, and about whether being made to return a Linkin Park CD by his mom had a lasting impact on an eight-year-old Awsten. Waterparks' much anticipated fifth full-length studio album INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY will be out April 14, just ahead of a massive 30-date North American headline tour kicking off April 28.

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Prayers Feb 03, 2023

From being jumped into a gang at 13 to becoming the genre-defining cholo goth icon he is today, Leafar Seyer of Prayers, also known as Rafa, sets the bar on what it is to be an artist on your own terms. He exudes street-level confidence and a sense of invincibility that comes not just from surviving being shot at and stabbed, but from beyond conscious awareness. In this episode, Rafa and Joel explore the double-edged sword of manifesting, working with controversial musical co-creators, and the special kind of art that comes from emerging out of survival mode into a place of intentional creative expression.

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Carlie Hanson Jan 27, 2023

Join us for Episode 2, where Joel speaks with Carlie Hanson on the importance of art as therapy, the idea that every human is born creative and how growing up means figuring yourself out little by little. Hanson recounts her path from working at a McDonald’s drive-thru to moving to LA fresh out of high school, where she slept on her manager’s couch in pursuit of her musical aspirations—all while experiencing life outside of Wisconsin for the first time. Check out Hanson’s upcoming single, “Blueberry Pancakes,” coming out next Friday, February 3.

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DE'WAYNE Jan 20, 2023

Episode 1 is a raw and sincere conversation where Joel and De’Wayne unpeel layer after layer of each other’s lives, in the pursuit of learning how the artist, and human, was created — from the things that drive them creatively, how tough childhood dynamics shaped them, growing up without money, the hip hop entrepreneurs that lit their paths, and finding their own swagger. How at 24, De’Wayne knew he wasn’t ready but he kept showing up as a kind soul, working hard, being true to his creativity, and today, at 27, as he releases his second album My Favorite Blue Jeans he’s riding the wave as the world is finally ready for De’Wayne to unleash.

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Artist Friendly: Trailer Jan 17, 2023

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