Mt. Joy’s Matt Quinn on Building a Band, Selling Out Red Rocks & Staying Authentic

Matt Quinn of Mt. Joy joins Joel Madden on Artist Friendly for a deep conversation about building a band from the ground up, surviving the “unfriendly years” of the music industry, and why live performance is the true test of a song. From selling out Red Rocks and Madison Square Garden to chasing creative freedom in the studio, Matt opens up about authenticity, longevity, luck, discipline, and the art of getting better every year. IN THIS EPISODE • Why “Live is the thing” • The pressure of success vs. staying hungry • How Mt. Joy broke through • Why artists shouldn’t chase trends • The importance of building brick by brick • Recording new music before tour • Vintage guitars, songwriting, and mastery If you care about music, process, and building something that lasts, this one’s for you. Watch full episodes for free on Veeps: https://veeps.com/artistfriendly Stay connected and don’t miss a conversation: Instagram: / artist.friendly TikTok: / artist.friendly About Artist Friendly: On Artist Friendly, Good Charlotte’s Joel Madden gets real with today's breakthrough artists. From chart-toppers to rising stars, guests spill the untold stories behind their success: the pivotal moments, crushing failures, and insider moves that made all the difference. Drawing on his experience as an artist, performer and founder, Joel digs deeper than the surface. This isn't just interviews — it's a masterclass in creative survival from those who've lived it.