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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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