#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

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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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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

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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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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

Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman

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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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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

Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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: 

Pete Wentz

Tyler Posey

Gabe Saporta

M. Shadows

Mitchel Cave

Eyedress

Rafa of Prayers

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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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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. 

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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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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