the young and the hopeless

Pop punk is often associated with the turn of the century when power chords, skateboarders and forever-young tunes on MTV ruled the scene. More recently, there’s the puzzling association of the genre with pizza that has turned into a giant inside joke.  ...

Pop punk began to rapidly gain traction in the early 2000s, landing impressive spots on mainstream charts that propelled the success of the genre today. This transformative period uncovered legendary bands who produced albums that have stood the test of time...

Wendy’s is once again proving they secretly have a (former?) scene kid running their Twitter account. While the fast-food favorite typically roasts those they interact with (as well as unsuspecting competitors), Good Charlotte frontman Joel Madden seems to be an exception with a wholesome throwback exchange. W...

The Young And The Hopeless from Good Charlotte is turning 17. Can you believe it? This classic album influenced a generation of kids who felt like outcasts and put the band in the spotlight with their breakthrough singles “The Anthem,” “Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous” and “Girls & Boys.” (So. Many. Hits.) Read more: Creeper return a... Read More ...

Every band has that one album that makes or breaks them; the one that's their chance to hit the big time and prove they're deserving of your attention. From Blink-182’s Enema Of The State to Jimmy Eat World’s Bleed American, every band has that album that draws them to the mainstream. More often than no ...

In our 2016 APMAs commemorative issue, Good Charlotte founders Benji and Joel Madden discuss a multitude of things, including the meaning behind their Young And The Hopeless album title. You can read an excerpt from the interview where they discuss it below ...

Bored with the scene-and their haters-GOOD CHARLOTTE have traded a life of contemporary-punk popularity for a world of DJ booths, club life and hip-hop heroes. And it’s okay with them if you have a problem with that, too. Story: JR Griffin “I just did a couple of photo shoots for a few magazines,” says vocalist Joel Madden. “I didn't do one for AP. I don't... Read More ...