Good Charlotte are back and they’re bringing their rawest, most authentic energy yet with their upcoming album Motel Du Cap, set to drop on August 8. The rock legends have spent nearly three decades crafting anthems for the underdogs, the dreamers, and the broken. Now, they’re channeling a serendipitous moment into their most genuine and honest work since their early days.
The spark for Motel Du Cap ignited when the band played a private gig at the iconic Hotel du Cap in France for a friend’s wedding in 2022. The surreal beauty of the venue, the raw emotion of the occasion, and the freedom of performing without expectations lit a fire under the Madden brothers. “It was this wild, once-in-a-lifetime vibe,” Joel recalls. “We were just there to celebrate, no pressure, and it reminded us why we started this—pure, unfiltered connection.”
