Artist Friendly with Joel Madden | Brandon Boyd of Incubus | Full Episode

Brandon Boyd in a candid conversation exploring art, music, early life, and over 30 years with Incubus.
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[@jprobertson-e1j]

I've always loved Brandons wisdom. I could listen to him for hours.

[@SGr-d2u]

Lol I feel like he has this bohemian boho stoner surfer hippy vibe lol plus he's fwiiine.

[@enjoyevan]

I love Brandon too but he isn't that wise or even that interesting

[@HolaesLoida]

I was born in '91, and all the albums and artists mentioned made their way to me one way or another-thanks to my siblings or my own curiosity. Honestly they leave a mark on you, and you always end up remembering them... even comparing today's music to the old stuff. And don't even get me started on Incubus... their music has been the soundtrack to both my best and even my worst moments

[@fast_mattw8059]

Alright, we get it, you have a stockpile of super dope interviews and are just crushing us with them, thanks 😉

[@SGr-d2u]

I agree 💯. Stock up the pile .,🤘💞Joel.

[@MsTreefox]

Two of my favorite artists together in one room chatting *cries* I love this

[@medic2807]

The music of the late Gen x/early millennial generation is I think secondary to pretty traumatic childhoods. It was kind of the beginning of the end of the American dream. You could smell it in the air. Kids were mean! So many of those songs were about alienation. We were all labeled dirty and lazy. But here we are in our 40s, quietly making the world go around. I'm really proud of our generation.

[@SeanEnginetechnology]

Hell yeah, and seriously what a great way to put it!

[@aaroncody530]

I still remember the first time I heard Incubus. It was 1997 and my mate had just returned from America and brought back some stuff he heard while he was over there: System of a Down, Limp Bizkit and Incubus. On a drive from Ballina to Byron one night he chucked S.C.I.E.N.C.E into the CD player and played Certain Shade of Green and Summer Romance. My life changed in an instant. My soul left my body, baptised itself in the ocean and returned to me, never to be the same. I had found the Messiah, his name was Brandon, and I've worshipped him ever since. Were it not for his music, it is unlikely I would have made it into my 20s. He saved me from myself more times than I care to remember. I cannot possibly convey in words what Incubus meant and still means to me.

[@ladygomez4587]

Is Beautiful what music can do for us, right? What a beautiful comment you made

[@SeanEnginetechnology]

For real lady Gomez, for me it is Layne Staley, whether Alice in Chains or Mad Season ❤ Layne's voice and music, along with the phenomenal artists from both bands, have truly gotten me through the now 52 YEARS of My life so far and I truly love them all for it!!

[@SeanEnginetechnology]

There are many, many more of course but Layne Staley and Mr Cornell are really the 2 I first remember seeing that truly made the mark of my Generation on the world and I can say I truly love them for it. Besides the remarkable, 1 of all talents they are obviously ❤

[@ladygomez4587]

@seanenginetechnology I'll check them out! For me it has been Incubus, Deftones, Nirvana and Soundgarden... Chris's voice was so full of sentiments it was amazing, all of them have carried me through my 36 years on this earth

[@rossc7104]

if you look at the book the 4th turning.....the 90's was a period of artistic creativity and happens in blocks of time. we are actually coming into that creative time frame again and I have noticed a lot more good music coming out lately.

[@emmawheeler8559]

My mum used to call me and my siblings in with a big bell too (also free range) that’s so sweet ❤ what a great chat so much creativity and playfulness in Brandon what a lovey listen

[@Sean_Plays_Guitar]

30 Seconds to Mars opens for Incubus at the Spokane, Wa Raceway in Summer 2002. It's my first concert experience without the presence of my parents. I am 17. A woman throws her bra on stage during a song. In between songs, Brandon picks up the bra and puts it on. He then notices the quality of the garment in question. Asks who threw it. Comments on how nice the bra is and asks if she wants it back. She does LOL. Thanks for the memories and for caring about the mammories.

[@GoBucs76]

This is a FANTASTIC interview

[@KitTheMisfitToys]

I've never heard of Good Charlotte or listened to this podcast before this episode. This was definitely cool, I will check out more. S.C.I.E.N.C.E. is one of my favorite albums to this day. Happy Holidays everyone, Much Love 💜

[@nogrecords]

Crazy great album. Make Yourself was an AMAZING follow up..... My personal favorite is A Crow Left of the Murder

[@NUMBgirl021]

Brandon is still absolutely breathtakingly beautiful

[@JBone_Capone]

Love this. Makes me feel young, and old as hell at the same time being a 90’s kid. “Make Yourself” and “Morning View” are mainstays for me that come back too so often. That era of music for me was also defined by Jamiroquai’s “Traveling Without Moving” Daft Punk’s “Honework” among many others.

[@robjanicke]

Love the 90s music discussion here. Watching this is crazy because I just wrote a book about that era, the bands in it, and why it all happened.

[@SCB13]

One of the best shows I’ve ever seen was Incubus on the lake front in Chicago. The magic they bring is special and unique. This interview really helped me put into perspective where I’m at in life and the role I play in society and in the digital realm. Thank you so much for this. 🙏

[@maybeerainmaybeesnow]

I was there!

[@Ferniramirez_]

One of my all time favorite vocalist

[@SeanEnginetechnology]

Not many I put in this category, but I think you are on the money - so yes, correct 💯😅 I always go back to Layne and then Chris a close 2nd, though it could very well be mood dependent other than Layne taking the top spot ❤

[@gabriellcesario]

Who doesn't love Alice in Chains right? HAHA Great interview!

[@sarahreggiani5179]

Thanks for uploading the whole thing, what a creative and useful conversation between you guys! Brandon is my living inspiration, whether through his paintings, drawings, books, music or poems. I love this man for more than 23 years now and I'm absolutely excited for april for more shows of Incubus!

[@SpaceshipEarth]

2 legends, this is so cool!!

[@HaciendaGardeners]

Awesome webisode!!!! 🤘

[@lexfaulkner]

Oh lord, this is going to age me. Brandon Boyd signed my Ugg boot before their show in Indiana University, back in ‘04. And I regret nothing in that sentence lol!!

[@Hairlesswookie62]

Do you still have that Ugg?!

[@lexfaulkner]

@@Hairlesswookie62 i SURE do lol!!

[@Hairlesswookie62]

@lexfaulkner That's what it's about. Gotta wear them for the 50th anniversary of Morning View.

[@lexfaulkner]

@@Hairlesswookie62Mr. Wookie, that is a fabulous idea!

[@Hairlesswookie62]

@@lexfaulkner We have good ideas on occasion.

[@Sh0rtc1rcut456]

2 things 1. I woke up to this, made me happy 2. You’ve gotta interview Gerard Way

[@backslider_bob]

I was a little kid in the '80s getting chased the way on my skateboard by all kinds of people. It was fun! Thank you for your awesome music and thank you for making this video dude

[@chris3884]

LOVE Brandon LOVE Incubus

[@redcomet0079]

Incubus is the best band I’ve ever seen live 🎙️

[@isabeau82]

Love hearing you talk about Jeff Buckley - it’s so sweet

[@DorisSigel-rr4pe]

Amazing artist ❤❤❤

[@SGr-d2u]

I'm new here. Just found this . I was a a GC girlie growing up. Omg i loved Benji 💞..fucking Madden bros have always been so cool. I used to watch them on All things Rock on MTV. Anyway, Im really liking Joel in this space. Hes really good at it at interviewing people which is a skill not everyone has. This allows him to grow and fans to see Joel in a different creative space which ultimately grows his brand. I dig it. Keep it up Joel. Youre killing it in this platform..Also, luved Incubus cant wait for the resurgence. Brandons fiiine. Bring it boydLol

[@joshuafryhover8242]

We used to skate parking garages downtown OKC every weekend, and getting chased by security guards was such a fun thing. Brandon is talking about my teenage life, so cool.

[@kelamram]

Front row as a 16 year old, 2nd hand marijuana for the first time 😂 Mar 04, 1999 The Glass House. Pomona CA. Incubus and Bucket head. Will never forget it ❤

[@bellafawzi4694]

❤❤❤❤

[@AleksandarNastovski-f1x]

please put whole episode of Chris Daughtry, you are awesome!

[@nogrecords]

☝️☝️🤣🤣🤣🤣 this person literally wrote THAT under the Brandon fuckin Boyd episode 😂😂😂

[@puppets1069]

감사 합니다. 재밌어요.

[@YearZer0777]

I was listening to Incubus - Punchdrunk on repeat the other day

[@raoulduke8003]

Agree about the lack of playing games in person. That's why I still roll those d20s with my friends playing D&D!

[@brain189]

THIS IS SO COOL ❤❤

[@paulrodriguez2544]

Awesome watch guys

[@SGr-d2u]

Haha the visual of Brandon playing board games to me is funny. Like what does he play,? Scrabble? Monopoly? Clue? Id play naked twister with him lol

[@nicholasgonzales9254]

brandon became his therapist in this interview

[@sarahreggiani5179]

HAHAHAHA Brandon is actually the best, listening to him is undoubtedly free therapy! For all of us 😅😂

[@aestheticsinger]

This is every interview.

[@sbrightpink]

BRANDON IS ALWAYS THE BEST❤❤❤❤

[@davisarena5864]

De lujo!

[@WinItReigns]

Joel Get some Members of Silverchair on the show

[@yogandj]

Joel pls upload the one w/ Jon Foreman. the world needs to see this.

[@Rain_power]

Brandon asked what was in the water; Seattle is known for having really good water, so maybe there is something to that :)

[@WinItReigns]

I've seen this, right? Like a few months back?... Yes?! Come on now😊

[@drewskkiiii]

The older I get the more i LOVE alice in chains. Dirt, Jar of Flies, Tripod all are incredible

[@SeanEnginetechnology]

Funny cause my dream was always riding dirt bikes and ATVs to be my dream job, next to playing guitar for millions of people of course, but unfortunately I blew that dream away when I stupidly stopped playing for a decade after 20'ish years playing with 3 bands jamming most every single day and night non stop 😢💔

[@cincosieteoficial2878]

🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@tendingtropic7778]

maybe a weird question: but can anyone identify what brand/model glasses he has on?

[@beyounglove6278]

nickelback deftones creed hoobastank yellowcard p.o.d any of these would be dreamy

[@eiszapfenkobold]

why does he look like ryan reynolds, damn i can t unsee it now

[@mygrandpasayshesd.b.cooper6200]

For an artist/painter, how can he be cool with an album cover like the one for 8? Dig their music, though. Even though I think Light Grenades was their last solid album.

[@ezeescobar]

Brandon looks like Steven Tyler without the 80s

[@Huddy40]

Joel has alot of room for improvement imo. Appreciate the more down the earth conversation but felt a bit like a wasted opportunity to get more out of Brandon.

[@stevensbrendan]

I agree - but it’s a bit like, you have to learn to interview (I couldn’t do it, so no shade on my behalf) but he does approach it from the right place. He’ll get better with more interviews (and I will say, this is mostly a one shot interview, when he did the Australian Voice or whatever it was, there was the ‘art’ of editing) more time, he’ll be great as long as he keeps at it.

[@JWiLLD]

1 away 42om the good one

[@sourgir-wh6xd]

😎 Brandon should be my husband lol

[@fabiobarros8807]

🩵INCUBUS🩵

[@ChuyaloLongkumer]

Please interview Blink182

[@chrisdull84]

No one wants to hear about ufos for an hour

[@redcomet0079]

@@chrisdull84 no cares about your whiny opinions and your terrible taste in music

[@chrisdull84]

@@redcomet0079lmfao yeah so terrible because I don’t want to hear about aliens for an hour 😂

[@redcomet0079]

@@chrisdull84 thanks for admitting that you have terrible taste in music kid ✅👍 too easy 👏😆

[@chrisdull84]

@ yeah because blink 182 is so awesome 😂 maybe you’ll get that long awaited mgk feature 😂

[@AndrewHyett]

TREW

[@thedappercook]

Oh man, get Chris Cester from JET on here.

[@AndrewHyett]

VISION SKATEBOARD S

[@Rob_Cary]

Incubus need to eat, sleep and breathe the SCIENCE album for, like, a year straight before making any more albums.

[@tracevicente]

I have understood their music/artistic evolution. I actually love light grenades, for example, and felt like I grew with them.

[@alexlight4178]

I agree, they sound very lost

[@SGr-d2u]

This is odd to say but Joel has some very nice skin for a dude lol seriously im an english lády so you know silk skin and Im very impressed Mr Madden lol well moisturized, great shine and tone. Fresh and clean .

[@pabloamericano4930]

Joel talks WAAAAAY too much and doesn’t interview. It’s a stage for him to promote his pompous and arrogant views that are limited by his unfortunately low IQ. He’s not smart, he’s not as cool as he thinks he is. Bro, you were in one of the cringiest bands around. Please, you’re no way near Brandon’s artistic ability. Interviewers ask questions. You spoke one-sidedly for the first 12 mins. I couldn’t watch anymore.

[@codyscards6698]

And yet Brandon respects him enough to sit down and do this. What have YOU accomplished to speak in such a way to an artist who has sold millions of records?

[@drewskkiiii]

disagree with u completely

[@pabloamericano4930]

@ how many questions did he ask in the first 20 minutes?

[@pabloamericano4930]

I saw the moment when Brandon realized he was dealing with an insufferable hick and had to navigate his way through this mess of an interview.

[@pabloamericano4930]

@@drewskkiiii cool bro. Do you know what cognitive dissonance is?...

[@24robnson]

Bad interview!!!

[@h7opolo]

brandon's dumb, describing everything as "incredible". thumbs down

[@dustinlovell7710]

Revision: At least 3 people are dumb in this exchange, and I'm betting none of them are named Brandon.