Jonathan Capeci on Nightly, Heartbreak & The Art of Staying True | Artist Friendly

On Artist Friendly, Good Charlotte’s Joel Madden sits down with Jonathan Capeci, frontman and songwriter of the Nashville alt-pop band Nightly, for a heartfelt and creative conversation about love, growth, and building a career on your own terms. From making music with family to the band’s breakout success and emotional storytelling, Jonathan opens up about finding identity through songwriting, navigating the ups and downs of touring, and what comes next for Nightly. What’s in the episode: Jonathan on growing up playing music with his cousin Joey and forming Nightly The story behind early hits like “Twenty Something” and “the movies” How their debut album night, love you captured the emotion of young adulthood Finding inspiration in heartbreak, healing, and self-reflection The evolution of Nightly’s sound — blending pop, alt, and cinematic moods Lessons from touring, playing festivals, and connecting with fans around the world How social media helped them grow a loyal and engaged community Balancing creative ambition with authenticity and real connection Joel and Jonathan on writing from experience and the vulnerability of performing live What’s next for Nightly — new music, growth, and the next era of the band 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.