Good Charlotte has announced their first new album in seven years through a mysterious teaser video shared on their social media accounts. The video revealed the album title as ‘Motel Du Cap’ according to Instagram.
The band’s cryptic announcement included a promotional message that played into the album’s motel theme.
“Waldorf’s best kept historical landmark since 1996,” the band’s official announcement stated. “Come stay with us and bask in the beautiful Maryland sunshine!”
The new album ‘Motel Du Cap’ is scheduled for release on August 8th. This marks the band’s return after a seven-year hiatus from releasing new material.
This announcement comes as the band reflects on their musical journey and prepares to deliver what they consider their most cohesive work to date.
Kerrang! reported that this will be their eighth studio album and the follow-up to 2018’s Generation Rx. The band has been working on material that bridges their classic pop-punk sound with their evolved musical perspective as mature artists.
Benji Madden expressed his confidence in the new material. He stated his belief that this represents the best record they have ever created. Kerrang! noted that Joel Madden added that the band feels stronger and more focused. They have found a way to connect their younger selves who made The Young And The Hopeless with the grown men they are today.
“I genuinely believe this is the best record we’ve ever made. It’s the most cohesive body of work,” Benji Madden said in a recent interview.
The band has recently returned to live performances in 2025. They made their comeback at Florida’s Welcome To Rockville festival where they performed a set of pop-punk classics. Kerrang! revealed that during this performance they teased the upcoming album and hinted at forthcoming tour dates to support the new release.
The Madden brothers focused on other creative ventures during their time away from releasing albums. These included their artist management company MDDN and livestream platform Veeps. I95 Savannah indicated that this renewed focus on their musical career signals a return to their roots while incorporating the business experience they gained during their hiatus.
