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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