Good Charlotte drop new single “Stepper” ahead of new album

Good Charlotte have just released their brand-new single “Stepper” along with an official video, offering another look into their upcoming eighth album, “Motel Du Cap”. The track follows June’s comeback single “Rejects”, which marked the band’s first new material since 2018’s “Generation Rx”.

In the video, directed by Erik Rojas, Joel and Benji Madden play maintenance managers at a quirky motel where guests gradually discover a newfound confidence during their stay. The song itself blends high-energy pop-punk with a motivational message about showing up—for yourself, for others, and for the dreams you share with the people you love.

According to the band, “Stepper” is about the everyday effort of moving forward, celebrating the strength in perseverance and mutual support. Sonically, it continues the band’s knack for catchy hooks and honest lyrics while teasing more stylistic range on the upcoming record.

“Motel Du Cap” is set to arrive on August 8th via Atlantic Records. The album is said to contain a wide mix of sounds, from slower tracks to heavier cuts, all infused with the band’s signature personality and unpredictability.

Leading up to the release, the band have been ramping up their public presence with surprise gigs and special appearances. They’ll be performing at the York State Fair on July 23rd, live on Good Morning America on August 8th, and at LIV Golf Chicago on August 9th.

1. Check In at Motel Du Cap
2. Rejects
3. Stepper
4. I Don’t Work Here Anymore
5. Life Is Great (feat. Wiz Khalifa)
6. Pink Guitar (feat. Zeph)
7. Deserve You (feat. Luke Borchelt)
8. Mean
9. Bodies
10. Vertigo (feat. Petti Hendrix)
11. The Dress Rehearsal
12. Castle in the Sand
13. GC Forever

Good Charlotte Tour Dates 2025:

July 23, 2025 – York State Fair, York, PA
August 9, 2025 – LIV Golf, Bolingbrook, IL
August 23, 2025 – I Wanna Be Tour 2025, Curitiba, Brazil
August 30, 2025 – I Wanna Be Tour 2025, São Paulo, Brazil
August 30, 2025 – I Wanna Be Tour, São Paulo, Brazil
September 27, 2025 – Oceans Calling 2025, Ocean City, MD
October 2, 2025 – Aftershock 2025, Sacramento, CA