Artist Friendly with Joel Madden

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden

Artist Friendly — listen in on honest conversations with artists from all genres, and at every level of success in their fields, as they talk about the experiences that have shaped them, the obstacles they’ve overcome, and the methods, tools, and insights they have gained and used on their paths to achieving success. Joel explores these ideas and themes to highlight these insights for you to use on your journey of personal growth and success. Head over to Veeps to watch the latest episode!

Episodes

Brandon Lake

June 11, 2025 • 71 mins
On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by ⁠Brandon Lake⁠. Though Lake learned to play guitar from his father when he was younger, he didn’t put out his first album, Closer, until 2016 — gathering the financing through crowdfunding and releasing it independently. Since then, the worship music singer has gone on to make several other records, racking up several Grammy wins along the way, and will share hi...
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Encore Episode: Trixie Mattel

June 4, 2025 • 85 mins
On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is bringing you an encore episode of his conversation with Trixie Mattel. Since winning RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2015, ⁠Mattel⁠ has blossomed into a formidable drag superstar, which makes her the perfect person to kick off Pride Month. Between creating subversive country ⁠albums⁠ (including team-ups with kindred spirit Orville Peck), uploading videos to her massively popular ⁠...
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Ben Kweller

May 28, 2025 • 83 mins
On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Ben Kweller. From his early days with neo-grunge band Radish to an impressive solo career, Kweller has constantly been shaped by music — and laid his heart bare in his songwriting. That’s never been truer on his latest album, Cover the Mirrors, a striking reckoning with grief after Kweller lost his 16-year-old son Dorian Zev Kweller in a car accident. In a con...
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AFROJACK

May 21, 2025 • 89 mins
On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by AFROJACK. A decade-and-a-half ago, AFROJACK rocketed to the mainstream for his alluring blend of EDM, house, and pop — a classic sound he recently returned to with his March single “Never Forget You.” Since then, he’s created a legacy that includes massive hits (“Give Me Everything,” “Take Over Control”), distinguished collaborations, and Coachella performances....
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nothing,nowhere.

May 14, 2025 • 77 mins
On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by nothing,nowhere. Back in 2015, nothing,nowhere. (aka Joe Mulherin) quickly earned a devout following within the emo and hip-hop underground when he self-released The Nothing,Nowhere LP — a debut filled with grief, anxiety, and bruised experimentalism. He’s currently observing that milestone with The Return of the Reaper: A Decade of Darkness throughout the rest ...
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Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath

May 7, 2025 • 87 mins
On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath. For Underoath, the past year has been one of reflection and evolution, as they marked the 20th anniversary of their 2004 genre-defining album, They’re Only Chasing Safety, with a North American tour, while also looking ahead with the release of their 10th studio album, The Place After This One. In a conversation with Madden, Cham...
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Alessia Cara

April 30, 2025 • 66 mins
On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Alessia Cara. Cara made an exceptional introduction with 2015’s “Here,” a sultry anthem dedicated to introverts who feel lost at house parties. Since then, she’s racked up billions of streams and bagged a Grammy for Best New Artist, becoming the first Canadian musician to earn the award. This past Valentine’s Day, Cara returned with her fourth studio album, Lo...
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Wiz Khalifa

April 23, 2025 • 71 mins
On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Wiz Khalifa. Between writing smoked-out anthems, criticizing weed stereotypes, and releasing his own Khalifa Kush, the Pittsburgh-bred MC has long been tied to stoner culture. Now, Wiz has returned to his roots by releasing the sequel to his 2010 mixtape, Kush & Orange Juice, which takes the songs to a higher level by tapping new producers and a bevy of friends ...
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Lil Xan

April 16, 2025 • 59 mins
On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Lil Xan. It’s been eight years since Lil Xan’s Total Xanarchy cut “Betrayed” went viral, garnering millions of streams and going platinum. In the ensuing years, he has helped to shape the “sad rap” movement, collaborated with heavyweights (Diplo, Charli XCX), and released his sophomore album, 2024’s Diego. He’s also been living in a healthier headspace, celebrat...
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JP Saxe

April 9, 2025 • 78 mins
On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by JP Saxe. Whether it’s for his own solo work or the myriad of artists he works with, Saxe wears his heart on sleeve, transforming reflections on love and grief into irresistibly relatable songs. Following 2023’s A Grey Area, Saxe has returned with the new single “Safe,” which he premiered at a benefit show for LA wildfires at NYC’s Bowery Ballroom in January. I...
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Michael Clifford of 5SOS

April 2, 2025 • 66 mins
On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Michael Clifford of 5SOS. Clifford is best known as 5SOS’ lead guitarist and backing vocalist with vibrant hair, helping to shape the band through his energetic presence. He’s also been unafraid to acknowledge his struggles with mental health, telling us that “it gets bad before it gets better” and using the feeling to fuel his songwriting. As the years have pas...
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G-Eazy

March 26, 2025 • 59 mins
On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by G-Eazy. In his early days, G-Eazy played 2012’s Warped Tour alongside Pierce the Veil and the Used. Since then, he’s racked up millions of listens with “Me, Myself & I” (feat. Bebe Rexha), collaborated with Halsey, and been nominated for Grammys. Following last year’s Freak Show, G-Eazy released his latest album, Helium, in February and will head out on a North A...
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Morray

March 19, 2025 • 98 mins
On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Morray. Morray experienced a rapid come up, including a feature on J. Cole’s 2021 album, The Off-Season, and receiving a Grammy nomination for that very song. Following a four-year break, where the Fayetteville-born MC was unable to release new music, Morray shared his second album, Long Story Short, in February. In conversation with Joel, he opens up about fa...
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Encore Episode: Claudio Sanchez of Coheed and Cambria

March 12, 2025 • 62 mins
On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is bringing you an encore episode of his conversation with Claudio Sanchez of Coheed and Cambria. As the frontman for Coheed and Cambria, Sanchez has mapped out entire worlds through intricate concept albums. That craftsmanship has spilled into his own comic series, The Amory Wars, which has acted as a companion to most of the band’s catalog. Coheed recently embarked on a ser...
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Sam Carter of Architects

March 5, 2025 • 84 mins
On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Sam Carter of Architects. After a busy couple of years opening for Metallica and headlining festival stages, Architects recently returned with their new album, The Sky, The Earth & All Between. Produced by former Bring Me the Horizon member Jordan Fish, the band set out to capture that raw energy, melding their live intensity with melodic depth. In a conversatio...
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Cody Hanson of Hinder

February 26, 2025 • 52 mins
On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Cody Hanson of Hinder. Since forming in 2001, Hinder have made their mark through soaringly catchy anthems. Each of their albums has prioritized intention and growth, from the grunge-y beginnings of 2005’s Extreme Behavior to the introspective headspace of 2017’s The Reign. In conversation with Madden, the Hinder frontman details how the band have evolved over the ...
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Brent Smith of Shinedown

February 19, 2025 • 86 mins
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 Rol...
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Encore Episode: Lainey Wilson

February 12, 2025 • 57 mins
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, “bel...
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Bert McCracken of The Used

February 5, 2025 • 58 mins
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 ...
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Joshua Roberts of Magnolia Park

January 29, 2025 • 59 mins
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 stor...
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