Washington, D.C. area quintet Good Charlotte released “Rejects” on June 25th. It’s from their 8th studio album, Motel Du Cap, due out on August 8th. This will be Good Charlotte’s first new album in 7 years. The initial spark for Motel Du Cap was ignited when Good Charlotte played a private gig at the iconic Hotel du Cap in France, for a friend’s wedding in 2023. The surreal beauty of the venue, raw emotion of the occasion, and 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.” In May, Good Charlotte played at Welcome To Rockville, marking their first show in nearly two years. The set kicked off with “The Anthem” and closed with “Lifestyles Of The Rich & Famous.” They have upcoming performances at LIV Golf Chicago on August 9th, Oceans Calling Festival on September 27th, and Aftershock Festival on October 2nd.