Joshua Roberts on Magnolia Park, Perseverance & Redefining Rock | Artist Friendly

Joshua Roberts, frontman of Magnolia Park, joins Joel Madden for a passionate and inspiring conversation about creativity, identity, and the rise of a new generation of rock artists. Joshua opens up about his journey from Florida to the national stage, navigating life as a Black artist in rock, and how his band built success through authenticity, hard work, and community. He also talks about overcoming adversity, the creative process behind their upcoming album Vamp, and why blending genres is the future of music. 🎧 A thoughtful and empowering discussion about resilience, representation, and creative freedom. WHAT’S IN THE EPISODE: How Magnolia Park built a career rooted in creativity and collaboration The band’s origin story and finding success during the pandemic Using TikTok and social media to connect with fans and grow organically Balancing independence with the support of their label, Epitaph Records The value of teamwork, trust, and ego-free collaboration in the studio Joshua’s experiences navigating racism and stereotypes in the rock scene How he channels hate and negativity into positivity and self-expression Growing up in Florida and finding family through music The personal challenges that shaped his resilience and ambition Lessons from growing up without parents and becoming self-taught The emotional meaning behind Magnolia Park’s “Goofy Movie” cover Creative influences from Chester Bennington, Corey Taylor, and R&B legends How Magnolia Park’s new album Vamp blends anime storytelling with rock energy The band’s long-term vision to turn their music into a visual universe Lessons learned from touring with Simple Plan, A Day to Remember, and Mayday Parade Joshua’s message to young artists about perseverance and staying authentic 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.