Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with two members of one of the biggest rock bands out there today, Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger of Halestorm! At the start of the extended and insightful conversation, they get into Lzzy's experience at the final Black Sabbath show, including her blistering performance, meeting music legends like Tom Morello, and Yungblud's viral rendition of "Changes." They also talk about the new Jeff Buckley documentary and how Buckley heavily influenced Lzzy's music career. They reflect on their storied 20-year career as Halestorm, including the band's beginnings, growing up in the grunge scene, pre-internet days, and how Lzzy's songwriting has changed. They give insight into the making of the band's newest album, 'Everest,' which was released on August 8, including what it was like recording with Dave Cobb and the story behind the hit "Like A Woman Can." They talk about their experiences with music icons like Iron Maiden, Skid Row, Katy Perry, and Rick Rubin ... and SO much more. Tune into an amazing chat with Lzzy and Joe of Halestorm! Get 50% off the Magic Mind offer here: https://magicmind.com/LIPPS50 #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @scottlipps Produced by @whitakermarisa Edited by @toastycakes Music by @robby_hoff Recorded at Fringe Podcasts NYC 0:00:00 - Start 0:00:36 - Black Sabbath's Final Show 0:04:20 - Women in rock 0:05:55 - Lzzy’s full circle moment 0:06:13 - Halestorm on playing Dio’s last concert 0:06:53 - Meeting Dio 0:07:27 - Tom Morello 0:08:02 - Yungblud’s performance 0:08:47 - Jeff Buckley documentary 0:11:12 - Early years 0:13:07 - Having dad in the band 0:14:00 - Growing up in the scene 0:14:35 - Grunge influences 0:16:35 - Cinderella 0:17:04 - Vocal lessons from Steve Whiteman 0:17:58 - Changing as a songwriter 0:19:03 - 20 years of Halestorm 0:19:50 - Pre-internet days and meeting members 0:21:13 - Living at the Oakwood apartments 0:22:19 - Taking off 0:23:05 - Making a living in music 0:24:57 - Surviving in the music industry 0:25:25 - Don Hills residency 0:26:38 - Early A&R 0:27:03 - Outside hobbies 0:27:38 - Photography 0:28:13 - Scissor Happy fashion line 0:29:03 - Favorite designers 0:30:03 - Fronting Skid Row 0:32:46 - Secret bucket list 0:33:33 - Iron Maiden 0:34:20 - Best band from the 80’s 0:35:06 - New album 0:35:43 - Recording with Dave Cobb 0:36:32 - Writing Everest 0:38:51 - “Like A Woman Can” 0:39:33 - Savannah 0:40:28 - Going out of the comfort zone 0:41:41 - The economics of music 0:45:10 - Grammy Awards 0:46:37 - Meeting Katy Perry 0:46:58 - Removal of the hard rock/metal Grammy category 0:47:34 - Playing Wembley Stadium 0:48:20 - Spinal Tap 2 0:48:58 - Winning the crowd over 0:50:52 - Being on the road 0:53:06 - Lzzy’s signature guitars 0:53:32 - The perfect album 0:55:01 - Rick Rubin 0:55:30 - Last meal 0:57:31 - Best metal band ever? 0:58:24 - Best new bands 0:59:15 - Avatar 0:59:46 - Favorite horror movies 1:00:50 - Top 5 guitar riffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this very special episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll frontmen of all time, who is known for leading the iconic rock band The Cult, his blistering stage presence and voice, legendary songs like “She Sells Sanctuary,” and his time in Southern Death Cult, Death Cult, and The Doors … he is – Ian Astbury! In this new, rare interview with the Lipps Service podcast alumni, Ian talks with his longtime friend Scott about his storied career in this nearly two-hour-long episode. The conversation kicks off with remembering the late, great Ozzy Osbourne, the influence of Black Sabbath, and Ian’s take on mortality. They discuss various rock legends throughout, including Billy Duffy, Lars Ulrich, The Beatles, New York Dolls, Sex Pistols, Malcom McLaren, Rick Rubin, and more. They explore Ian’s various projects – The Cult, Southern Death Cult, Death Cult, and his early 2000s stint playing with the surviving members of The Doors. He details the making of and songs in the famed Electric album that was famously made with Rick Rubin. And Ian gets into some of his personal life, including his life living in LA, fashion, his favorite films, art, and his take on AI. This loaded interview with one of rock’s greatest should not be missed. Tune in for an insightful and wonderful chat with the one and only – Ian Astbury! Get 50% off the Magic Mind offer here: https://magicmind.com/LIPPS50 #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @scottlipps Produced by @whitakermarisa Edited by @toastycakes Music by @robby_hoff Recorded at Third Wheel Podcasts LA 0:00:00 - Start 0:00:22 - Billy Duffy 0:01:12 - Favorite band 0:01:57 - Black Sabbath 0:03:54 - Meeting Ozzy Osbourne and Lars Ulrich 0:04:45 - Mortality 0:06:19 - Touring 0:08:49 - LA 0:09:35 - Parents and upbringing 0:11:30 - The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, New York Dolls 0:12:30 - Malcolm McLaren 0:14:00 - Opening for The Clash 0:16:00 - Southern Death Cult 0:21:10 - Is punk back? 0:22:38 - Inspirations today 0:24:23 - The Cult and the music business 0:28:31 - Meeting Rick Rubin 0:31:45 - Rick Rubin and Electric album 0:41:40 - Nur monks 0:43:35 - Art 0:51:11 - Michael Monroe 0:52:51 - New The Cult music? 0:56:18 - Matt Pinfield 0:56:30 - How bad did it get? 1:00:00 - Looking back on past albums 1:11:00 - Fashion 1:15:00 - Top 5 The Cult songs 1:16:00 - Artists playing their most well-known songs 1:17:00 - Spinal Tap 2 1:19:15 - Weirdest stage moments 1:20:56 - Favorite films 1:24:00 - The Doors movie 1:26:19 - Playing with The Doors and Stewart Copeland 1:36:44 - NYC and LA guest lists 1:40:00 - AI 1:47:00 - The Sex Pistols and Iggy Pop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with one of the most iconic rock bands of the early 2000s, known for the viral hits “Perfect” and “I’m Just A Kid,” features on various popular movie soundtracks, and a decorated 25-year career that’s still going strong … Simple Plan! They get into the member’s roots and early music days in Canada, the Montreal punk scene, and recording the band’s legendary debut album, No Pads, No Helmets…Just Balls. They also talk about losing a Sony record deal, the stories behind hit songs like “Perfect,” “Reset,” and “I’m Just A Kid,” memorable performances at Warped Tour, and touring with Avril Lavigne. They close by talking about producer Bob Rock, the band’s perfect album, and listing the best Canadian bands. Tune into a fun, full-band interview with Simple Plan! And check out the band's Lipps Service: Live Sessions in-studio performances of "Perfect," "I'm Just A Kid," and "Welcome To My Life" on our YouTube. CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @scottlipps Produced by @whitakermarisa Edited by @toastycakes Music by @robby_hoff Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NYC 00:00 - Start 01:45 - Canadian accents 03:00 - Canadian bands 04:13 - 25 years together 05:45 - Family 08:41 - School talent show 09:28 - “Reset” 09:40 - Montreal punk scene 11:45 - Chuck getting kicked out 16:00 - Formation of Simple Plan 18:23 - Sugar Ray 19:46 - Chuck posing as the manager 22:45 - Getting signed and passing out lyric sheets 26:00 - Losing the deal with Sony 27:00 - Recording their debut 30:00 - “Perfect” 32:24 - “I’m Just A Kid” 33:54 - Early Warped Tour shows 34:00 - Dad driving the band 40:37 - Avril Lavigne tour 42:16 - 2000s movie soundtracks 44:00 - Bob Rock 47:00 - Perfect album 51:00 - Best Canadian bands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this very special bonus episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with three of the six acts who performed on June 4 at the historic New York City venue The Bitter End for our first-ever live event – LIPPS SERVICE LIVE! The live concert was a reflection of Lipps Service podcast, as the night will brought together past and present NYC-bred music, including three legendary acts – Ed Kowalczyk of LIVE, Hamilton Leithauser of The Walkmen, and Eugene Hütz of Gogol Bordello and Casa Gogol, featuring Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth – and three of the best up-and-coming bands of the city’s contemporary music scene – Jackson Hamm of Telescreens, Thesaurus Rex, and Torture and The Desert Spiders. To reflect on the amazing night and live show, Scott sat down with Hamilton Leithauser, frontman Jackson Hamm of Telescreens, and frontman Calvin Rezen and guitarist Varun Jhunjhunwalla of Thesaurus Rex in this episode. (Go back and check out part one with Ed, Eugene, and Torture!) Starting with Hamilton, he talks about his newest album, This Side of the Island, his take on the ‘Meet Me in the Bathroom’ era, the early days of The Walkmen, and he shares his favorite song on the new album. Next up, Jackson gets into the band’s early days playing at The Bitter End, his favorite local bands, what it was like opening for Franz Ferdinand on tour, and his take on the new Turnstile album. To close, Calvin and Varun discuss how the band formed, their musical influences, how they write thought-provoking lyrics, and they list their top 5 NYC bands. Tune into this exciting episode of Lipps Service, learn about the artists, hear their thoughts on the live show, and check out footage from LIPPS SERVICE LIVE! on all Lipps Service socials, in case you missed it! CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @scottlipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @robby_hoff Produced by @whitakermarisa Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NYC Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist! These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service! Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. Hamilton Leithauser 00:00 - Start 00:30 - Lipps Service Live! at The Bitter End 01:00 - Intimate vs. big venues 02:00 - The Carlyle Hotel 03:32 - The joys of the 2000s 05:39 - The 2000s 06:30 - Meet Me in the Bathroom documentary and era 08:00 - The early Walkmen days to the current marketing of records 09:44 - The economics of being in a band 10:45 - Being next in line to The Strokes 13:00 - The Walkmen reunion 14:00 - Going solo and This Side of the Island 14:45 - Playing music for his wife 17:20 - Redoing his record 17:40 - Honesty in lyricism on new album 18:00 - Funny tour story 20:15 - Favorite song on new album 20:45 - One song that embodies NYC 23:26 - New music Jackson Hamm of Telescreens 00:33 - Paying homage to Telescreens 01:15 - The Bitter End 04:00 - Contemporary NYC scene 05:50 - Favorite NYC band right now 07:50 - New Turnstile album 10:33 - Rock being shocking 11:37 - AI 13:02 - Pressure to hold the rock ‘n’ roll flag in NYC 14:00 - Franz Ferdinand 15:42 - Early road stories 18:12 - Top 5 films Calvin Rezen and Varun Jhunjhunwalla of Thesaurus Rex 00:45 - How the band formed 01:55 - Influences 04:15 - AI 05:59 - Lyrics 09:23 - Thought-provoking lyrics 11:09 - Finances of an indie artist 16:15 - Top 5 NYC bands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with one of the biggest duos in indie-pop music today, who made waves with their debut album, Pratts & Pain, and two viral covers, “Linger” and “Murder On The Dancefloor” … Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic of Royel Otis! They get into their early days, including how they met, writing and playing in pubs and chicken shops, and other Australian bands. They also get into their most popular tracks, including “Oysters In My Pocket,” the two viral covers, and one of their newest singles, “Moody.” They discuss their sound evolution, vulnerable lyricism, branding strategy, and the rise of guerrilla music marketing. To close, they share the best cities to play and craziest fan moment, and they list their Top 5 duos, cover songs, and Aussie terms. Tune into a funny and insightful chat with indie-pop’s favorite duo – Royel Otis! CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @scottlipps Produced by @whitakermarisa Edited by @toastycakes Music by @robby_hoff Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NYC Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist! These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service! Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. 00:00 - Start 01:18 - Guerrilla music marketing 02:15 - Writing in a pub 02:45 - Australian bands 03:00 - LA 04:39 - Lil Nas X party 06:00 - Growing up 09:00 - How they met 10:22 - Musical influences 11:00 - The decision to take this live or just make it a recording project 11:45 - The success of “Oysters In My Pocket” 13:00 - Leaving for Italy 13:50 - First concerts 16:15 - The story behind “Oysters In My Pocket” 17:36 - Process then and now 19:23 - “Murder On The Dancefloor” 19:30 - Cover songs 23:00 - Courtney Love 26:00 - Pratts & Pain 30:22 - Analyzing lyrics 32:00 - “Moody” 33:00 - Sound evolution 34:00 - Vulnerable lyrics 35:30 - Branding 37:00 - Getting nervous before gigs 37:42 - Playing chicken shops 40:00 - Best cities to play 41:27 - Craziest fan moment 43:15 - Top 5 duos 45:44 - Top 5 cover songs 47:52 - Top 5 Aussie terms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with singer-songwriter, painter, actor, and the frontman of All-American Rejects, Tyson Ritter! In front of a live studio audience, Tyson gets into how the band came up with its name and shares some of the early contenders. Tyson also talks about the Oklahoma music scene he grew up around, his first music inspirations, and his music career. He also discusses his art, what painting means to him, and his NYC art gallery debut. The two musicians exchange feelings about touring, and Tyson talks about the band’s current tour and upcoming tour with the Jonas Brothers. To close, Tyson lists his top 5 one-hit wonders, tells a great story about his friend David Bryan of Bon Jovi, and shares what Van Halen’s sophomore album means to him. Tune into a fun and exciting chat with everyone’s favorite house-party rockin’ frontman – Tyson Ritter! CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @scottlipps Produced by @whitakermarisa Edited by @toastycakes Music by @robby_hoff Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NYC Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist! These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service! Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. 00:00 - Start 01:15 - Band name 03:20 - Oklahoma music scene 04:29 - Early music inspirations 06:45 - His parents, his career, deciding to stay in school or play music 07:42 - How the band got a record deal 10:24 - Band’s early days 11:52 - NYC and what it means to him 12:40 - His art and how it helps him 15:49 - Commerce versus art 17:27 - Touring 19:09 - Band’s hiatus 22:33 - Band dynamic 24:17 - Jonas Brothers tour 26:08 - Top 5 one-hit wonders 27:32 - David Bryan of Bon Jovi story 30:12 - What does this record mean to you? (Van Halen) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with one of today’s hottest rappers, producers, and singer-songwriters, Rico Nasty, who most recently released her third album, LETHAL, on May 16 via Fueled By Ramen. Rico starts by discussing her upbringing, including her early music influences such as Britney Spears and Joan Jett, and how she was expelled from school. She also tells the story behind her namesake, reflects on her first performances at Sweet 16s, and explains how her parents have supported her career. She talks about her collaborations with other big artists, including Paramore, Doechii, Doja Cat, and Megan Thee Stallion. She explores her new album, from its creation and message to the meaning behind the album cover, and shares the stories behind some of its hit tracks. To close, Rico lists her top 5 food spots in NYC and artists who inspire her. Tune into a funny and great chat with the baddest to ever do it – Rico Nasty! CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @scottlipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @robby_hoff Produced by @whitakermarisa Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NYC Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist! These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service! Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. 0:00:00 - Start 0:02:00 - NYC 0:03:33 - Her parents 0:04:30 - Free styling 0:06:29 - Upbringing 0:08:00 - Getting expelled from school 0:10:40 - Rico Nasty namesake 0:12:19 - Britney Spears and other influences 0:13:40 - Her dad 0:15:30 - Joan Jett, Shrek, and The Runaways 0:23:00 - Performing at sweet 16s 0:23:20 - Second guessing and meeting Kenny beats 0:27:47 - Primal Scream therapy 0:39:07 - Top pizza spots 0:31:00 - “Smack A Bitch” 0:35:00 - Early influences like Avril Lavigne, Paramore, Doechii, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, and working with them 0:38:40 - Dream collaboration with Rihanna 0:39:42 - Boys Noize 0:41:22 - Being pigeon-holed 0:43:09 - The process 0:47:12 - Playing new music for people 0:48:00 - Album cover 0:51:44 - Biggest fears 0:52:46 - “Teethsucker” 0:54:00 - Her finsta 0:57:47 - “On The Low” 0:59:45 - Acting in “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” 0:65:22 - Top 5 food spots in NYC 0:72:30 - Top 5 artists who inspire her Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with the legendary frontman of one of the most influential garage rock bands of all time – Howlin’ Pelle Almqvist of The Hives! In his second time on Lipps Service, the Swedish singer-songwriter talks about the band’s decorated career, from receiving worldwide praise to inspiring other iconic bands. Pelle also uplifts some of his own music inspirations, including David Johansen, Clem Burke, Josh Homme, and AC/DC. As The Hives are gearing up to release a new album, The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, in August, Pelle explores some of the album’s themes, stories behind the songs, and what it was like working with the record’s producer Mike D of The Beastie Boys. To close, Pelle lists his top 5 siblings in rock and debut albums of all time. Tune in for another amazing and funny chat with everyone’s favorite frontman – Pelle Almqvist! CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @scottlipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @robby_hoff Produced by @whitakermarisa Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NYC Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist! These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service! Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. 00:00 - Start 01:14 - Praise for The Hives 02:12 - Ticket prices 04:50 - Franchising The Hives? 06:36 - New album 07:55 - David Johansen and Clem Burke 08;55 - AC/DC 09:52 - Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age 11:00 - Pop structure 11:55 - Mike D of The Beastie Boys 15:07 - The Dead Boys AI 18:12 - Swedish music scene 21:36 - ABBA 25:09 - Playing new music for friends 26:44 - PC culture 28:00 - Enough is enough 30:00 - Online comments 31:00 - Playing new songs 33:33 - New album’s process 35:00 - Influencing other bands 36:56 - What music Pelle listens to 37:42 - Perfect record 41:10 - Top 5 siblings in rock 51:07 - AC/DC 54:13 - Top 5 debut albums Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this very special bonus episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with three of the six acts who will perform on June 4 at the historic New York City venue The Bitter End for our first-ever live event – LIPPS SERVICE LIVE! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! JUNE 4 AT THE BITTER END https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/lipps-service-live-festival-2025-06-04-the-bitter-end-new-york-e3febc?presaleName=lipps-service-live The live concert will be a reflection of Lipps Service podcast, as the night will bring together past and present NYC-bred music, including three legendary acts – Ed Kowalczyk of LIVE, Hamilton Leithauser of The Walkmen, Eugene Hütz of Gogol Bordello and Casa Gogol – and three of the best up-and-coming bands of the city’s contemporary music scene – Jackson Hamm of Telescreens, Thesaurus Rex, and Torture and The Desert Spiders! To get fans excited about the live show, Scott talked with Ed, Eugene, who was accompanied by an artist under his label, Grace Bergere, and Torture in this special bonus episode. Starting with Ed, he discusses his early music days in NYC, shares a crazy story about the band’s hit song “Lightning Crashes,” and lists his top 5 most meaningful lyrics and underrated singers. Next up, Eugene and Grace reflect on Gogol Bordello's rise in 1989 in NYC, and list the best punk bands from the city. To close, Torture tells the story of how David Bowie inspired her band name and her favorite artists in the current NYC music scene. Tune into this exciting and insightful episode of Lipps Service, learn about the artists, hear their thoughts on the upcoming live show, and get ready for LIPPS SERVICE LIVE! We hope to see you all there – you don’t want to miss it! CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @scottlipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @robby_hoff Produced by @whitakermarisa Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NYC Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist! These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service! Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. Ed Kowalczyk of LIVE 0:04:30 - Getting signed out of NYC 0:05:15 - CBGB 0:07:30 - “Lightning Crashes” story 0:10:00 - College radio 0:11:30 - Early lyrics 0:15:00 - Mixing in a defunct Playboy resort 0:17:00 - Drawing inspiration 0:20:00 - Meeting Kurt Cobain 0:22:35 - Collaborating with Peter Buck 0:24:00 - Top 5 most meaningful lyrics 0:35:45 - Top 5 criminally underrated lead singers 0:38:50 - What does this record mean to you? (The Velvet Underground & Nico) Eugene Hütz of Gogol Bordello and Grace Bergere of Casa Gogol 0:43:13 - The Gogol collective and touring 0:43:28 - Working with Rick Rubin 0:50:24 - 1989 in NYC 0:55:00 - Early punk rock 1:02:05 - Top NYC punk bands Torture and The Desert Spiders 1:04:52 - Band name story 1:09:00 - Beginnings in music 1:16:22 - Top 5 local rock bands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with singer-songwriter, musician, and blistering frontman of Italian rock band Måneskin – Damiano David! Gearing up for the release of his debut solo album, FUNNY little FEARS, on May 16, Damiano gets into the meaning behind the title, stories behind some of the album’s tracks, and his fears. He discusses his early music days, including recruiting Måneskin band members on Facebook, busking and restaurant gigs in Italy, and the band’s success on X Factor. Damiano also shares his takes on the music industry, from chasing success and milestone moments to label transparency and working with songwriters. He gives us insight into his personal life, like his fashion sensibility, relationship with singer and actress Dove Cameron, and falling in love. To close, Damiano lists his top 5 underrated artists and lead singers, and shares his perfect album. Tune into an insightful and amazing chat with one of modern rock’s greatest frontmen – Damiano David! CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @scottlipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @robby_hoff Produced by @whitakermarisa Recorded at Fringe Podcasts NYC Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist! These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service! Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. 02:09 - Fears 02:42 - FUNNY little FEARS title 03:30 - Being in a rock band from Italy 04:24 - X Factor 04:26 - Traveling the world 06:15 - Guns N’ Roses being pop 06:48 - Music career journey 08:03 - First record he bought 08:35 - Idols 09:58 - Meeting Måneskin members on Facebook 12:15 - Looking for a drummer on Facebook 13:45 - How Italy shaped him as an artist 15:33 - X Factor 17:30 - Performing at restaurants 19:40 - Chasing success 21:30 - Grammy nomination 22:25 - Milestone moments 24:00 - Being anonymous in Italy 25:29 - Måneskin 28:00 - Label transparency 29:57 - Fashion sensibility 31:50 - Status of Måneskin 33:00 - Songwriters 37:43 - Another solo record? 39:00 - The Greatest Showman inspiration 41:39 - Getting personal on the solo record 43:21 - Being in love and Dove Cameron 45:13 - “Voices” 47:30 - “Love and Angels” about Dove Cameron 49:00 - Playing music for friends 50:59 - Lana Del Rey 51:51 - The return of rock? 54:25 - Underrated artists 55:00 - Top 5 underrated artists 57:02 - Perfect album 58:05 - Top 5 lead singers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with legendary glam metal frontman of Hanoi Rocks – Michael Monroe! The two start by getting into Michael’s return to America after several years away, comparing the old to the new NYC, and Northeast music icons like Bruce Springsteen and Joey Ramone. They explore Michael and Hanoi Rocks’ various musical influences, including Black Sabbath, Little Richard, Elvis, and Stiv Bators. Michael reflects on his upbringing in Sweden, from living on the streets and surviving to the early days of the band and their early glam looks and expression. He also spills the lowdown on pivotal interactions within his career, including asking Prince to produce the band, producing with Bob Ezrin, and making peace with Vince Neil. To close, Michael talks about the band’s last gig and lists his top 5 records everyone should own. Tune into a music history-filled chat with legend Michael Monroe! CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @scottlipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @robby_hoff Produced by @whitakermarisa Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NYC Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist! These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service! Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. 01:50 - Returning to play in America 02:30 - Documentary 05:00 - The old NYC 06:30 - Hells Angels 08:15 - Bruce Springsteen 11:30 - Joey Ramone 15:55 - Growing up 16:47 - Black Sabbath 18:00 - Hair metal movement 21:00 - Little Richard and Elvis 22:00 - Sax and harmonica 24:00 - Parents 24:30 - Meeting Hanoi’s Andy McCoy 26:12 - Band’s interesting early look 27:22 - Living on the streets in Sweden 30:22 - Surviving early on 33:49 - Legacy 34:35 - Razzle 36:00 - Prince producing Hanoi 37:20 - Getting signed to CBS and Bob Ezrin producing 39:40 - Oriental best remastered 39:43 - Making peace with Vince Neil 40:00 - Razzle’s death 42:00 - Stiv Bators 44:21 - Hanoi’s last gig 47:30 - Writing a letter to Nikki Sixx about Razzle 52:15 - AI Stiv Bators 58:12 - Top 5 records everyone should own Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Argentina-born singer-songwriter Nathy Peluso to delve into her decade-long journey in the music industry. The two get into her early days singing as a child, influences like Phil Collins, Erykah Badu, and D'Angelo, and her first performances. She shares pivotal moments in her career, including her 'Tiny Desk' concert and collaborating with Christian Aguilera. From her love of jazz and salsa background to producing herself and learning how to rap, Nathy details her wide-ranging music repertoire. She tells the story behind the making of her single 'EROTIKA,' and other tales about her latest music. To close, Nathy lists her top 5 albums for a vibe and names her perfect record. Tune into an exciting and fun chat with the one and only – Nathy Peluso! CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @scottlipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @robby_hoff Produced by @whitakermarisa Recorded at Melrose Podcasts LA Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist! These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service! Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. 00:00 - Start 01:21 - NYC & tour 03:30 - Prince St. Pizza 05:00 - 'Tiny Desk' concert 06:00 - Describing her music 07:19 - Early influences 08:00 - Phil Collins and rhythm 10:12 - Early music years 12:28 - What led her to rapping 15:39 - Self-doubt 17:00 - Her love of jazz 18:11 - Pivotal moments 18:45 - Studying theater 19:52 - Erykah Badu, Stevie Wonder, D’Angelo 21:00 - 10-year journey 23:00 - Studio vs live 24:40 - Homecoming 25:00 - Love of salsa 27:37 - Challenging herself musically 29:20 - Creating characters 31:20 - Collaboration with Christina Aguilera 32:16 - The rise of the Latin superstar 34:15 - Miley Cyrus 35:20 - Producing herself 36:38 - 'Erotika' 38:00 - Scrapping her record 40:00 - Her process 44:00 - Yacht rock 45:36 - Top 5 records for a vibe 46:36 - Perfect record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with one of rock’s most in-demand players and current guitarist for the legendary Mötley Crüe – John 5! The two get into John’s newest rock passion project, his ‘Knights In Satan’s Service Museum’ of KISS memorabilia, one of the largest collections in the world, which will be displayed this summer in California. They talk about his lifelong obsession with KISS and what the iconic band means to him as a musician and fan. They discuss his early days making music and playing clubs in Detroit, the city’s music scene, and when John first moved to LA. John explores his impressive resume and experiences playing with rock greats, including Mötley Crüe, Eddie Van Halen, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, and so many more. He also uplifts his influences and their impact on his music, including Rob Halford of Judas Priest and Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails. To close, John gives us the rundown of his current project, playing and touring with Mötley Crüe, and what to expect from him and the band this year. Finally, in Lipps Service fashion, John lists his top 5 rock guitarists, metal riffs, and his perfect album. And he even whips out his guitar to play some riffs! Tune into a musical and insightful chat with the one and only – John 5! CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @scottlipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @robby_hoff Produced by @whitakermarisa Recorded at Melrose Podcasts LA Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist! These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service! Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. 0:00:00 - Start 0:02:00 - KISS Museum 0:06:08 - What KISS meant to him 0:07:44 - Growing up 0:13:00 - Playing clubs 0:14:30 - Detroit music scene 0:17:50 - Moving to LA 0:20:20 - First LA gigs 0:23:25 - Eddie Van Halen 0:33:00 - Writing with Lynyrd Skynyrd 0:34:00 - Rob Halford of Judas Priest and Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails 0:38:32 - Learning all the parts 0:40:00 - Marilyn Manson fight 0:43:54 - David Lee Roth 0:47:29 - Zombie 0:48:21 - Mötley Crüe 0:51:00 - First Mötley rehearsal 0:53:30 - New Mötley music 0:56:51 - Top 5 rock guitarists 1:00:00 - Perfect record 1:01:00 - Top 5 metal riffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with an ‘80s music legend known for his discography filled with classic, catchy hits, his various TV appearances including ‘General Hospital,’ and everyone knows his timeless hit “Jesse’s Girl” … It’s the one and only – Rick Springfield! The two get into Rick’s life in Malibu and growing up in Australia. Rick then details his upbringing, including his early days, his experience battling depression, and his failed suic*** attempt. Later on, Rick discusses his earliest experiences in music, including his first few bands, traveling to Vietnam to perform, his pop-rock group Zoot, and what it was like being a teen idol. They, of course, get into “Jesse’s Girl” and ‘General Hospital,’ and he even reminisces on his life in the ‘80s. To close, Rick shares insight into his latest biggest hits record, the story behind “I’ve Done Everything For You,” and his take on the Foo Fighters. Tune into an exciting and insightful chat with the man – Rick Springfield! CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @scottlipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @robby_hoff Produced by @whitakermarisa Recorded at Melrose Podcasts LA Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist! These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service! Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. 0:00:00 - Start 0:01:40 - Malibu 0:05:33 - Aging 0:06:24 - Growing up 0:15:59 - Battling depression 0:17:39 - Failed suic*** attempt 0:19:45 - First bands 0:21:30 - Going to Vietnam with his band 0:26:00 - Zoot 0:29:31 - Meeting Elvis 0:33:00 - Solo album 0:35:00 - Being a teen idol 0:36:00 - Acting 0:37:45 - General hospital 0:40:11 - “Jesse’s Girl” 0:43:55 - What were the 80s like for you? 0:48:00 - “I’ve Done Everything For You” 0:51:21 - Foo Fighters 0:54:14 - New record 0:01:04 - Accent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with three members – vocalist Vic Fuentes, guitarist Tony Perry, and bassist Jaime Preciado – of San Diego-bred rockers Pierce The Veil! The four get into the band's early days in music, using MySpace in the early 2000s, and the band's forming. They discuss the Southern California music scenes, their experiences at Warped Tour, and the influence of grunge. They also share insight into songs like "Karma Police" and "King For A Day," and how the latter went viral on TikTok. The three talk about some collaborations, and their headlining stints at Madison Square Garden and The Forum. To close, they list their top 5 rock records, films, and Radiohead songs. Tune into a great, exciting chat with Pierce The Veil! CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @scottlipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @robby_hoff Produced by @whitakermarisa Recorded at Melrose Podcasts LA Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist! These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service! Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Flying 2:50 - New babies 03:33 - Blink 182 tour 05:05 - "Karma Police" 08:40 - Early covers and music beginnings 10:00 - MySpace 12:00 - How the band started 14:00 - San Diego scene 17:40 - Vic finding his voice 19:30 - Early influences and grunge 22:10 - Warped tour 26:00 - Debut album, A Flair for the Dramatic 27:25 - Collaborations 31:00 - "King For A Day" 34:00 - Process 35:21 - "Pass the Nirvana" 36:58 - Ghosts 40:25 - Never meet your idols 42:30 - Touring vs the studio 43:00 - Fan gifts 44:00 - MSG and the Forum 47:30 - Top 5 rock records 50:17 - Top 5 films 53:00 - Top 5 Radiohead songs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special bonus episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with a Lipps Service veteran, longtime friend, and blistering rock ‘n’ roller — Luke Spiller. Famously known as the electric frontman of British rock band The Struts, Luke is getting ready for the release of his debut solo record, Love Will Probably Kill Me Before Cigarettes and Wine. The two get into everything behind the making of the new album, which is slated to be released on April 25. They discuss Luke’s journey of going solo, how he met Scott, and why he wanted to make his own record outside of the band. He talks about his relationships with Jason Falkner of Jellyfish (Scott’s favorite band!) and the late Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters. He also tells the stories behind a few of the new songs, including the title-track and “Devil In Me.” To close, Luke lists his top 5 solo albums from a lead singer of a band. Tune into a friendly and exciting conversation with Luke Spiller! CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @scottlipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @robby_hoff Produced by @whitakermarisa Recorded at Melrose Podcasts LA Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist! These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service! Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. 00:00 - Intro 01:44 - Journey to solo album & how Luke and Scott met 02:11 - Starting the album in 2020 02:44 - Why he went solo 04:18 - How he decides if it’s a Struts song or a solo song 05:05 - Themes of love on the record 06:00 - “Love Will Probably Kill Me Before Cigarettes and Wine” 07:12 - Jason Falkner 07:49 - Taylor Hawkins 09:11 - Bond theme ideas for the record 10:36 - “Devil in Me" 12:22 - Mel’s Diner 14:07 - Lyricism on the record 15:31 - Going solo 17:00 - Taylor Hawkins, “Angel Like You” & Shane Hawkins 20:21 - The Sun Rose shows in LA 21:00 - Top 5 solo albums from a lead singer of a band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with the iconic drummer, Stewart Copeland, of the legendary '80s rock band The Police. The two get into Stewart’s early days in music, his father being in the CIA, and influences like Ginger Baker. Stewart talks about his proudest moment, which songs he would redo, and meeting the famed producer George Martin. He discusses his relationship and some experiences with frontman Sting, reuniting with the band, and his composing work. To close, Stewart lists his top 5 drummers of all time, his perfect album, and the lineup of his ideal supergroup. Tune in for a legendary conversation with the Hall-of-Famer drummer! CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @ScottLipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @Robby_hoff Produced by @whitakermarisa Recorded at Melrose Podcasts LA Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist! These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service! Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:00 - Grammys 0:05:30 - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 0:08:26 - Growing up 0:14:50 - Ginger Baker 0:15:00 - First bands 0:19:44 - Meeting The Police 0:29:00 - Clark Kent 0:31:25 - Proudest moment 0:35:25 - Any songs Stewart would redo? 0:39:00 - Coming to America 0:45:00 - “Every Breath You Take” 0:46:00 - The time Sting yelled 0:49:00 - Did the band end too soon? 0:50:00 - George Martin story 0:53:00 - The band’s dynamic during the reunion 0:54:50 - How much money would it take to reunite? 0:56:00 - The Doors 0:57:00 - Composing 0:58:00 - Top 5 drummers 1:03:00 - Perfect album 1:07:00 - Supergroup 1:08:00 - New projects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with one of today’s leading rock frontmen, Brent Smith of Shinedown. The two dive into the Grammys, the current state of rock ‘n’ roll, and some of music’s biggest new stars, including Benson Boone and Teddy Swims. They also discuss Brent’s upbringing, early music influences, and the band's beginnings. Brent explores his experiences with addiction, recovery, and loss, and the meaning behind what it means to get a second chance. They detail the band’s immense radio success, their many top hits, and the making of their newest music. To close, Brent lists his Top 5 criminally underrated singers. Tune in to a great chat with the hit-making and wonderful frontman — Brent Smith! CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @ScottLipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @Robby_hoff Produced by @whitakermarisa Recorded at Melrose Podcasts LA Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist! These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service! Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. 1:30 - Being without a home 3:27 - His first big purchase 4:51 - Sending money to Spiritbox 6:30 - The Grammys and the state of rock 'n' roll 7:00 - Benson Boone and Teddy Swims 13:00 - Growing up 16:30 - Early musical influences 20:09 - Getting signed and re-signed 26:56 - Shinedown’s success with radio 31:15 - The meaning behind second chance 36:30 - Addiction and sobriety 44:00 - Loss 45:37 - New music 50:51 - Top 5 criminally underrated singers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with sitcom legend and drummer John Stamos. The two longtime friends get into their shared experiences drumming for two of music’s biggest acts — John with The Beach Boys and Scott with Courtney Love. John dives into how he got the gig with the iconic surf rockers and the optimism of their timeless music. He also talks about meeting and befriending stars, including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Don Rickles, and Taylor Hawkins. Most prominently known for his fan-favorite television roles, John reflects on his acting career and shows like Full House and E.R. He discusses what it’s like being a father and details some of the stories from his new memoir. To close the interview, John lists his top 5 underrated rock bands. Tune into a funny and insightful chat with the one and only — John Stamos! CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @ScottLipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @Robby_hoff Produced by @whitakermarisa Recorded at Melrose Podcasts LA Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist! These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service! Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. 01:00 - Welcoming John 02:15 - Being drummers 03:00 - Getting started with The Beach Boys 06:30 - Playing at the Washington Monument & meeting Jimmy Page at the Watergate Hotel 10:20 - Optimism of The Beach Boys music 11:50 - Growing up in Orange County 14:00 - Sammy Davis Jr. getting Stamos to perform music on TV for the first time 16:00 - Introducing parents to Frank Sinatra 17:11 - Relationship with Don Rickles 20:00 - Joining E.R. 22:30 - Full House 25:00 - Frequency of performances with The Beach Boys 29:20 - Bonding with son over drums 30:20 - Relationship with Taylor Hawkins 32:58 - Music video with The Offspring 34:00 - Onstage "pinch-me" moments 34:41 - John Fogerty 37:16 - Writing the memoir & DUI story & rehab 41:30 - Top 5 underrated rock bands 45:12 - Musicians on the internet 49:50 - Stick twirling & paradiddles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott welcomes social media star and musician Chase Hudson, also known as Huddy. They begin the episode discussing the tragic wildfires near Chase's home in California and what his family did to evacuate. Chase also gets into the growing pains of touring and what it was like starting a career as a professional musician. He talks about living in the Hype House, and the troubles that came with leaving it to pursue a different career. Chase shares his affinity for the pop-punk renaissance and dream collaborations with artists from the genre. They end the interview by talking about Chase's dream supergroup, his favorite hard rock and metal bands of all time, and his upcoming projects. CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @ScottLipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @Robby_hoff Produced by @whitakermarisa Recorded at Melrose Podcasts LA Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist! These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service! Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. 00:15 - Intro 01:21 - Wildfire evacuations 03:49 - T-shirts 05:35 - Leaving California 08:50 - Touring 11:28 - Screaming in songs 12:57 - Growing up 15:21 - Becoming a musician 20:27 - Viral videos 21:48 - TikTok ban 26:49 - Hype House 33:11 - Transitioning into music 35:38 - Pop punk revival 37:19 - Dream collabs 39:25 - Working with MGK and Sydney Sweeney 42:41 - Writing lyrics 45:21 - Discussing upcoming album 47:47 - Building a supergroup 48:54 - Perfect album 50:11 - Top 5 hard rock bands 54:39 - Looking forward to the year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with the thrash metal guitarist and songwriter, formerly of Slayer, Kerry King. They start off talking about Kerry’s love for Australia, his experience with snake trading and breeding, and other metal bands like Iron Maiden and Metallica. They also get into Kerry’s early music inspirations, friendships with the “big four” metal bands, and the PMRC controversy. Kerry also reflects on recording with Beastie Boys and Rick Rubin, working with Dimebag Darrell, and turning down opportunities to tour again with Slayer. They close the interview by talking about Kerry’s upcoming tour and his newest album, From Hell I Rise, and Kerry lists his top 5 perfect albums and guitarists of all time. CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @ScottLipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @Robby_hoff Produced by @whitakermarisa Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist! These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service! Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. 00:14 - Intro 01:18 - Australia 01:46 - Snake trading and breeding 02:39 - Iron Maiden 03:51 - Steve Harris story 04:45 - Lars Ulrich story 05:40 - Drones 06:38 - Early music inspirations 07:30 - First concerts 08:20 - Eddie Van Halen 09:10 - Black Sabbath & Judas Priest 10:40 - Finding music & magazines 11:44 - Guitar lessons 12:50 - Band with guitar teacher 13:24 - Punk 15:35 - Playing the hits at concerts 16:07 - Meeting the members of the band 17:28 - Metallica & Dave Mustaine 18:20 - Slayer vs. Metallica sound 19:00 - James Hetfield 19:37 - Big four shows 20:15 - Turning down Slayer tours 21:02 - Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC) 21:30 - Weird fan autograph requests 22:44 - Dimebag Darrell & Pantera 25:05 - Beastie Boys “No Sleep Till Brooklyn” story 26:30 - Rick Rubin 27:29 - New album, From Hell I Rise 28:11 - “Starting over” with new band 29:23 - New band & members & band name 31:47 - Machine Head 32:35 - Songwriting for Slayer and solo album 34:37 - Lyrical inspirations on new album 35:15 - “Crucifixation” 36:45 - Working on second solo album 36:59 - Tour with Mastodon & Lamb of God 37:48 - Coming up with setlists 38:12 - Top 5 perfect albums 39:07 - Top 5 guitar players of all time 39:54 - Upcoming tour 40:38 - Celebrities wearing Slayer t-shirts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Lipps Service — the second installment of our NYC music scene series — Scott sits down with four buzzing artists out of the East Coast — Des Rocs, Eamon Rush and Brian Duke of Pan Arcadia, and Connor Abeles of Cab Ellis. Starting off with the blistering rock ‘n’ roller, Des Rocs discusses his upbringing and musical influences from Long Island, including odd jobs he’s had to support his music career. Des also talks about his endorsement from UFC’s Dana White, funny stories of his performances alongside The Cult and The Rolling Stones, and the influence ofIan Astbury and Queen’s Live At Wembley album. Next up, Brooklyn-bred rock band Pan Arcadia’s frontman Eamon Rush and drummer Brian Duke get into their local performances at different venues in Manhattan and Brooklyn, living together at “The Shack” and their home studio, and NYC influences like Lou Reed and The Strokes. Eamon and Brian also talk about their various charity benefit concerts like “Save The Scene” and “Rock The Pantry,” the camaraderie of the local current scene, and insight into the band’s upcoming music releases. Last but not least, Scott talks with eclectic frontman Connor Abeles of Cab Ellis, who dives into his musical beginnings in LA and Boston, comparing LA vs. NYC music, and the band’s experience working with experimental producer Gordon Raphael. Connor gets into winning NPR’s “Tiny Desk” contest, the band’s forthcoming self-titled junior album, and their headlining gig in support of the release at Bowery Ballroom in January 2025. TIMESTAMPS0:00:00 – Intro0:03:03 – Des Rocs intro0:03:40 – Early music writing and making0:04:20 – NYC influence0:04:50 – Dana White’s endorsement0:05:35 – Ian Astbury of The Cult story0:07:21 – Family and upbringing0:08:01 – Odd jobs0:08:50 – Rockville, Long Island0:09:05 – Early music influences0:09:35 – QueenLive At Wembley ‘860:10:22 – Genre-defying music & art0:11:28 – Early lyric writing0:11:50 – Dreaming of and manifesting being a musician0:12:55 – Performing in Long Island0:13:50 – 2010s NYC music influences0:14:50 – Opening for The Rolling Stones story0:17:34 – Opening for Muse story0:18:45 – Hotel orgy tour story0:20:00 – Touring economics0:21:48 – Performing in Europe0:22:10 – “I Am The Lightning”0:23:10 – Promotion through word of mouth 0:24:35 – Working with Mark Seliger on new album, Dream Machine0:25:01 – 2025 plans0:25:24 – Labels & the music industry0:26:20 – East Coast music0:27:30 – Rock ‘n’ roll giants & influences0:28:48 – Top 5 East Coast artists0:29:41 – Top 5 rock albums0:31:19 – Top 5 underrated frontmen/women0:31:54 – Ian Astbury———————0:35:42 – Eamon Rush and Brian Duke of Pan Arcadia intro0:35:58 – Abandoned Chinatown church performance0:37:05 – Eamon growing up in Manhattan & music scene then0:39:27 – Dimes Square0:40:02 – Living together as a band at “The Shack”0:41:33 – Music influences0:42:10 – 20-year music cycle0:42:45 – The Strokes 0:43:40 – Lou Reed & The Velvet Underground0:44:21 – Friendships and connectivity of current music scene & Matt Weinberger0:45:50 – Favorite NYC artists right now0:47:37 – Young band economics0:49:03 – 2021 livestream benefit concert “Save The Scene” 0:51:40 – Performing at various venues and locations 0:52:19 – Recording and mixing music0:53:08 – Upcoming music releases and influences0:53:43 – Top 5 new bands0:55:38 – Favorite new bands0:56:00 – How Eamon got banned from MSG story0:57:13 – Food drive & livestream benefit concert “Rock The Pantry”0:58:55 – Top 5 places to eat and drink in Brooklyn1:00:05 – Taking ginger shots with Scott and Marisa———————1:01:57 – Connor Abeles of Cab Ellis intro1:02:44 – Music and performance beginnings in LA and Boston1:03:45 – Music influences1:04:25 – Comparing LA vs. NYC music and energy1:06:45 – Friendships and connectivity of current music scene1:07:44 – Band information1:08:11 – Working with Gordon Raphael1:09:36 – Band name origins1:10:46 – Developing live performance style at Randall’s Island Park1:12:12 – The Stooges and Iggy Pop1:13:00 – Stage diving1:14:41 – Winning NPR’s “Tiny Desk” contest & musical experimentation1:16:28 – Young band economics & creative control1:17:48 – Success and looking ahead 1:18:35 – Current music scene1:19:15 – Wilmah1:20:15 – Making of upcoming junior, self-titled album 1:21:52 – Headlining Bowery Ballroom gig in January 20251:22:17 – Upcoming music releases1:22:34 – Top 5 NYC venues to perform at1:24:03 – Favorite NYC albums Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Dexter and Noodles from The Offspring. They go over the band’s early SoCal days, how they got signed, and their brotherhood with bands like Rancid and NOFX. Dexter and Noodles share their inspiration for their new albumSupercharged, as well as discussing the new streaming age of music and working with Bob Rock. 00:00:38 - record promo 00:01:00 - last NOFX show 00:01:50 -brotherhood w Pennywise, Bad Religion, NOFX, Rancid 00:02:50 - The Offspring podcast 00:04:16 - lasting 40 years 00:06:07 - bands origin story 00:09:15 - pre-Epitaph days, getting signed 00:10:37 -playing chess w Epitaph guy to get signed, punk chess 00:12:15 - successful of first record 00:14:24 - crazy early day shows on Gilman St 00:18:00 - touring and camping out on the road 00:20:10 - making Smash and it’s success 00:21:56 -writing Come Out and Play 00:27:53 - other Club Lingerie bands 00:28:21 - Pretty Fly For a White Guy 00:30:24 - sophomore album 00:33:25 - streaming age of music for a band like The Offspring 00:34:32 - AFI label 00:36:47 - most successful headlining tour, playing with Ed Sheeran, Sir Brian May, Yungblud, Emily Armstrong 00:43:10 - Woodstock ’99 00:45:40 -new Offspring record, what inspired it 00:48:21 - Dexter running triathlon 00:49:02 - working with Bob Rock 00:52:35 - how does The Offspring pick a setlist 00:55:49 - new age of hardcore bands 00:56:23 - poorly aged records 00:59:05 -Top 5 SoCal Restaurants 01:01:57 -best punk band of all time 01:03:52 -The Offsprings supergroups Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Scott sits down with the influential and dynamic guitarist who helped shape the sound of the ‘90s — in his second time on Lipps Service — Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains! Jerry shares some behind-the-scenes details from recording his new album, I Want Blood, including exploring spoken word and finding new avenues for creative processes. Later on, the two get into the early days of Alice in Chains, how Jerry met Layne Staley, and the recording process of Jar of Flies. Beyond Jerry’s early career, they discuss Jerry’s touring with Ozzy Osbourne and Zakk Wylde, being friends with Eddie Van Halen, and writing music with Chris Cornell. The episode wraps up with Jerry listing his favorite films, albums, and underrated bands. Tune in for this insightful interview with the one and only Jerry Cantrell! CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @ScottLipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @Robby_hoff Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Catching up 01:40 - Touring with Zakk Wylde and Ozzy Osbourne 03:19 - Eddie Van Halen stories 06:22 - Writing “Nutshell” 08:27 - 'Jar of Flies' 11:20 - Writing with Chris Cornell 12:48 - Features on the new album 14:50 - Camaraderie in Seattle 16:26 - Grunge 17:14 - Getting back to solo music 20:19 - Early music inspirations 22:28 - Meeting Layne Staley 28:13 - Finding the Alice sound 31:54 - Nirvana and the scene 33:45 - Story behind “Rooster” 38:00 - Revisiting records 39:26 - Writing songs 45:38 - Finding his voice 49:31 - Economics 54:09 - Favorite albums 55:26 - Top 5 films 57:25 - Underrated bands 58:28 - Upcoming tours and cities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Bad Nerves frontman Bobby Nerves. They get into drumming, touring the US, and The Hives' influence on the band. Bobby also discusses growing up in Essex, how the band formed without expectations, and the economics of being in a band. Later on, the two talk about Billie Joe Armstrong's approval of Bad Nerves, the state of the world and AI, and the band's signing to Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam's record label, Loose Groove. Bobby also shares his top 5 underrated punk bands and British dishes, including his perfect album and the members of his dream supergroup. Listen to an exciting chat with the energetic singer and songwriter for one of the best new punk bands out there! CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @ScottLipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @Robby_hoff Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY 0:00:43 - Drumming 0:02:20 - Drum and record stores 0:03:50 - U.S. tour 0:05:30 - The Hives influence 0:09:15 - Touring with The Hives 0:11:26 - Growing up in Essex 0:14:20 - Starting as recording project 0:17:10 - Going in with no expectations 0:19:18 - 10,000 hours theory 0:20:20 - First recording studio 0:22:00 - Working with friends 0:23:13 - Economics of being a band 0:27:00 - Stealing food from gas stations 0:30:15 - People connecting with their music 0:30:40 - Going to America first time 0:32:48 - Breaking down Baby Drummer 0:35:20 - Billie Joe Armstrong 0:38:27 - Bands standing for something 0:40:41 - State of the world 0:41:30 - AI 0:43:43 - Singing live and backing tracks 0:46:49 - Signing to Loose Groove (Stone Gossard label) 0:51:53 - Making mistakes 0:52:47 - Bobby’s supergroup 0:54:58 - Top 5 underrated punk bands 0:56:45 - Bobby’s perfect album 1:00:52 - Top 5 British dishes 1:04:42 - Bobby’s Twitch radio show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Scott welcomes back the iconic frontman of Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer for his second time on Lipps Service — Maynard James Keenan! Maynard discusses the Sessanta tour (in celebration of his 60th birthday), his upbringing in Ohio, his experience in the army, and what it's like living in LA. The two also get into Maynard's extensive interests, ranging from Jiu-Jitsu, UFC, and wine-making to opening and owning multiple restaurants. Maynard also talks about his favorite records and how they influence his wine-making. The episode closes with some of Maynard's favorite underground bands, TV shows, and comedians. Tune in for another insightful conversation with the one and only Maynard James Keenan! CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @ScottLipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @Robby_hoff Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Black Sabbath 02:00 - Comedy openers 03:21 - Early influences 04:45 - Time management 06:03 - Growing up in Ohio 09:55 - Life in the army 15:09 - First band CAD 17:33 - Moving to LA / early days of Tool 20:32 - Scientology gun story 22:39 - Religion 23:29 - Creative process 27:34 - UFC and fighting 28:43 - Sessanta tour / touring 32:24 - Merkin Vineyard/living in Arizona 38:23 - Talking about context and wine 40:09 - Jiu-Jitsu 42:05 - Favorite restaurants 44:28 - Favorite records 45:56 - Underground bands 47:29 - Car speakers / Portlandia 48:40 - Comedians 51:00 - Closing remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Scott sits down with rocking singer and guitarist Myles Kennedy, ahead of the release of his new solo album, The Art of Letting Go. They discuss the influence of bands like Jane’s Addiction and Jellyfish, and Kennedy’s performances with rock legends like Jason Bonham and Slash. They talk about Kennedy’s signature guitar, the upcoming album, and his latest solo tour with a three-piece band. Finally, Kennedy lists his top 5 underrated bands, Guns N’ Roses songs, and his perfect rock supergroup. Tune in for a good conversation with the amazingly talented Myles Kennedy! CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @ScottLipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @Robby_hoff Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY 01:25 - Jane’s Addiction 05:20 - Zakk Wylde and shooting Rock Star movie 07:02 - Kennedy’s new single and record 07:58 - Living in Washington 08:26 - Introduction to music 11:40 - Deciding to do music professionally 13:51 - First band 16:02 - Matt Pinfield and The Mayfield Four 17:03 - Jerry Harrison and Radiohead influence 18:51 - Velvet Revolver opportunity 21:44 - Relationship with Slash 23:16 - Thoughts on Creed 24:27 - Kennedy’s new record 29:04 - Mark Knopfler and Big Wreck influence 30:27 - Custom guitar 32:04 - “Mr. Downside” story 34:26 - Touring with a three-piece band 35:33 - Thoughts on backing tracks 37:55 - Singing with Guns N’ Roses 40:07 - Asked to sing with Led Zeppelin 43:25 - New record and tour 45:20 - Top 5 underrated artists 50:09 - Top 5 Guns N’ Roses songs 53:05 - Perfect record 53:52 - Supergroup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Scott is joined by legendary heavy metal guitarist Zakk Wylde! They get into Zakk’s current role as the guitarist for Pantera's reunion tour, as well as his early days in Ozzy Osbourne's band. Zakk shares several stories about his time touring with Ozzy, Randy Rhoades, and others. They also discuss his journey as a guitarist, and his recent releases with the Black Label Society and Zakk Sabbath. Zakk also reflects on his late friend Dimebag Darrell, and what it's like to pay homage to him while performing during Pantera's reunion tour. The episode closes with some of his Top 5s, including his top 5 metal riffs, and top 5 underrated guitarists! CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @ScottLipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @Robby_hoff Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY 2:00 - Changing fashion 7:30 - New song 8:20 - Evolution of guitar playing 11:00 - Discovering music 12:15 - Eddie Van Halen story 15:35 - Learning guitar today 19:30 - Getting into Sabbath 21:00 - Joining Ozzy's band 23:40 - Meeting Randy Rhoades and Ozzy 26:55 - Ozzy stories 29:50 - Songwriting process for BLS 34:10 - Upcoming projects 36:40 - Joining the Pantera reunion 40:50 - Seeing Pantera for the first time 42:50 - Performing with Pantera 46:11 - Paying homage to Dimebag 48:00 - Festival dates 51:55 - Top 5 underrated guitarists 59:53 - Top 5 metal riffs 1:00:50 - One perfect album Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Scott sits down with rock icon Julian Casablancas. They dive into Julian's musical journey, from fronting The Strokes to his groundbreaking work with The Voidz. Julian shares stories about the new Voidz album, 'Like All Before You,' and its creative process, including making the music video for "Prophecy of the Dragon." He also opens up about the songwriting approach for the new album, giving fans a glimpse into his creative process. Julian also reflects on his earliest musical influences, including Lou Reed and Bob Marley. Throughout the conversation, he offers behind-the-scenes insights into his collaborations with Rick Rubin and Daft Punk, and also shares one of his dream collaborators. The episode closes with his top 5 movies and top 5 new artists. Tune in for an exciting and revealing conversation with one of the most influential voices in modern rock music! CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @ScottLipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @Robby_hoff Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY 04:15 – Approaching others in public 05:50 – New Voidz record 08:30 – Meeting Alex 10:35 – Influences on new album 12:00 – David Lee Roth 13:00 – 2 Dollar Bill performance 15:22 – Making the record 18:00 – Rick Rubin’s process 21:00 – Writing Voidz songs 22:10 – Making of “Prophecy of the Dragon” 26:35 – “Prophecy of the Dragon” music video 30:00 – Writing songs for Strokes vs Voidz 31:23 – Halloween-themed show 32:38 – Fashion 34:45 – Early influences 37:31 – Lou Reed and Bob Marley 38:32 – Early aspirations 44:30 – Aliens 46:38 – Daft Punk’s “Instant Crush” 48:30 – Dream collaboration 49:15 – Cult Records 49:53 – Being an indie artist now 51:24 – Top 5 new artists 54:44 – Top 5 favorite films 57:02 – Top 5 essential NYC spots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Scott sits down with the powerhouse sister-trio rock band from Mexico, The Warning. They dive into the band's incredible journey, starting with their viral cover of Metallica's "Enter Sandman," which catapulted them into the global spotlight. The sisters—Daniela, Paulina, and Alejandra—share stories about their early rise to fame, from releasing their first EP to their most recent album, Keep Me Fed, highlighting their growth as a band. The conversation also touches on the inspiration behind recent tracks like "Automatic Sun" and "Six Feet Deep," and how their musical influences shaped their sound. They also share some of their favorite stories from touring the world, and of course, their top 5's — including their top 5 restaurants and top 5 women in rock who have inspired them. Tune in for an exciting and insightful conversation with one of the most dynamic bands in modern rock, The Warning! CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @ScottLipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @Robby_hoff Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY 0:00:30 - Being in NYC 0:02:45 - Musical origins 0:04:50 - Influences 0:06:24 - Going viral 0:07:30 - Encouragement from parents 0:08:25 - Rock music in Mexico 0:11:30 - Rising to fame 0:13:00 - Relationship growing up 0:16:45 - First EP 0:19:20 - Signing to Lava 0:24:05 - Pandemic album rollout 0:29:18 - Writing in English versus Spanish 0:32:30 - Songwriting process 0:39:30 - Album recording process 0:41:40 - "Automatic Sun" 0:44:20 - "Six Feet Deep" 0:46:44 - Performing new songs live 0:48:00 - Playing in Japan 0:49:30 - Tour stories 0:51:00 - Fan stories 0:52:00 - Upcoming tour 0:54:00 - Top 5 restaurants in the US 0:57:40 - Top 5 women in rock 0:59:45 - Perfect records 1:01:40 - Top 5 The Warning songs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Lipps Service, part two of our special NYC music scene episode, Scott sits down with two members of the contemporary New York City music scene: frontman Jackson Hamm of Telescreens and frontman Sid Simons of Sid Simons & The Darlings. Scott first sits down with Jackson, who shares his insights on the state of NYC’s music landscape, discussing how it has evolved and the role of community among bands in the city. They also explore Jackson’s relationships with other bands and making money as an artist in today’s industry. Later in the episode, Scott interviews Sid of Sid Simons & The Darlings, who discusses his early influences and forming The Darlings. He also lists his favorite NYC bands and venues and talks about underrated bands. Go check out part one of our NYC music scene episode with artist manager Ryan Gentles, frontwoman Bec Lauder of Bec Lauder & The Noise, and frontman Zane Acord and guitarist Jack Bradley of The Thing. This episode is sponsored by Magic Mind! They have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code LIPPS at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/lipps CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @ScottLipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @Robby_hoff Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY Jackson Hamm of Telescreens 1:05:05 – Start 1:07:35 – Current NYC scene 1:09:15 – Relationship with other bands 1:10:00 – Influences 1:10:55 – The scene’s popularity and Jackson’s favorite current bands 1:14:20 – Telescreens’ major label debut 1:16:00 – Making money as an artist 1:18:00 – Jackson’s favorite venues 1:19:40 – Favorite NYC records 1:20:30 – Upcoming tour Sid Simons of Sid Simons & The Darlings 1:22:57 – Start 1:26:00 – Early influences 1:27:20 – Relationship with other bands 1:28:17 – Formation of The Darlings 1:29:36 – Current influences in the scene 1:31:50 – Upcoming projects 1:32:50 – Radiohead 1:34:25 – Underrated bands 1:35:00 – Sid’s favorite NYC band 1:36:10 – NYC venues 1:37:50 – Touring 1:40:00 – Record deal search Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with four members of the contemporary New York City music scene: manager Ryan Gentles, singer-songwriter Bec Lauder of Bec Lauder & The Noise, and frontman Zane Acord and guitarist Jack Bradley of The Thing. The first conversation is with Ryan, who explores his time managing The Strokes and several other bands of the “indie sleaze” era. Ryan talks about securing The Strokes’ record deal and helping craft the band’s image. He also discusses the current state of the music business and the role played by social media in discovering new bands. Next, Scott talks with Bec about her career beginnings, favorite spots in NYC, and her top 5 NYC artists of the 2000s. Finally, Scott is joined by Zane and Jack of The Thing, an up-and-coming four-piece rock band, who talk about their musical influences, the modern touring industry, and how radio continues to play a role in bringing artists widespread exposure. Go check out part two of our NYC music scene episode with frontman Jackson Hamm of Telescreens and frontman Sid Simons of Sid Simons & The Darlings. This episode is sponsored by Magic Mind! They have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code LIPPS at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/lipps CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @ScottLipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @Robby_hoff Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY Ryan Gentles 0:03:00 – Managing the Strokes 0:05:40 – The Strokes’ image 0:09:40 – The Strokes’ rise in popularity 0:11:50 – 2000s NYC scene 0:14:00 – The Strokes’ popularity in London 0:15:10 – The Strokes first record deal 0:16:50 – Other record deals for NYC bands 0:18:16 – Indie sleaze 0:20:10 – The role of social media in discovering bands 0:22:20 – Being in a band now versus back then 0:27:45 – Other artists Ryan is managing 0:29:25 – Top 5 current NYC bands Bec Lauder 0:32:38 – Start 0:33:39 – Bec’s career beginnings 0:35:10 – Current NYC scene 0:38:50 – Favorite NYC spots 0:42:45 – Top 5 2000s NYC artists Zane Acord and Jack Bradley of The Thing 0:45:50 – Start 0:47:30 – Career beginnings 0:48:20 – The Strokes’ influence 0:51:30 – The role of radio 0:53:00 – Current NYC scene 0:55:30 – Modern touring industry 0:57:00 – Upcoming shows and projects 0:58:05 – Top 5 2000s NYC bands 1:00:10 – Top 5 current NYC bands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Live frontman Ed Kowalczyk. The two begin the conversation by discussing Ed’s childhood, including his early musical influences and the formation of Live. Next, they dive into the band’s early success, from its first performances at CBGB, to its eventual record deal and debut album. Throughout the interview, Ed also discusses some of his fondest musical memories, including connecting with Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads, hearing Nirvana for the first time, and meeting Metallica. Ed also shares his opinions on the current state of rock music and discusses Live’s upcoming tour. Finally, the interview concludes with some of Ed’s top 5’s, including his top 5 sushi restaurants, top 5 most underrated bands of the ‘90s, and top 5 most influential songs of the ‘90s. This episode is sponsored by Magic Mind! They have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code LIPPS at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/lipps CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @ScottLipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @Robby_hoff Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY 00:25 – Meeting Jerry Harrison 01:32 – Growing up 04:30 – Early influences 09:32 – Ed’s first job 10:02 – Getting a record deal 14:42 – Selling junk bonds 15:40 – Debut album 17:23 – Hearing Nirvana for the first time 18:03 – Band name origins 19:42 – Connecting with Jerry Harrison 20:27 – Writing iconic songs 24:50 – Seeing Nirvana at a festival 26:58 – Getting a role in Fight Club 31:30 – Playing Woodstock ‘94 and ‘99 32:59 – 1994 in music/the state of rock music today 35:37 – Stories behind Live’s biggest hits 39:20 – Meeting Metallica 41:00 – Touring memories 42:30 – “The mac ‘n cheese incident” 45:40 – Upcoming tour 46:40 – Top 5 sushi restaurants 49:45 – Top 5 most underrated ‘90s bands 53:56 – Top 5 most influential songs of the ‘90s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Scott sits down with culinary icon Andrew Zimmern. Throughout the conversation, they dive into Andrew's journey from his early passion for food and his beginnings in radio, to his eventual success as a household name in the culinary world with his TV show, Bizarre Foods. Andrew also discusses meeting the legendary Anthony Bourdain, his early music memories, and his struggles with homelessness and drug addiction. Finally, the interview ends with Andrew sharing his top 5 food cities, highlighting the places around the world that have impressed him the most. Tune in for an inspiring and entertaining conversation with a culinary legend. Check out Spilled Milk on Substack (https://andrewzimmern.substack.com/su...) and subscribe to Andrew’s YouTube channel (@/andrewzimmern ) for recipes, tips, and more. CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @ScottLipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @Robby_hoff Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY 00:35 – Andrew’s career beginnings 02:55 – Andrew’s early passion for food 04:56 – Homelessness and drug addiction 09:18 – The success of Bizarre Foods 12:47 – Music discussion 16:37 – Meeting Anthony Bourdain 24:00 – Top 5 food cities 33:05 – Anthony Bourdain Singapore story/hidden gems in NYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Scott sits down with Sublime frontman Jakob Nowell. Jakob details his journey from growing up in a legendary musical family to carving out his own career in the music world, through his bands LAW and Jakobs Castle. He also discusses how he was invited by the original members to front his father’s band, Sublime, and talks about the new line-up’s first-ever performance at Coachella. Throughout the conversation, he offers several takes on what it's like to play his father's iconic music. Jakob also discusses how he learned to play guitar, detailing the musical influences and childhood experiences that shaped his musicianship. Scott and Jakob also dive into the topic of sobriety, with Jakob sharing personal insights into his journey, and how it has impacted his life and music career. Finally, the episode ends with some of Jakob's top 5's — including his top 5 favorite Sublime songs and top 5 SoCal rock bands. Tune in for an inspiring and entertaining conversation, with a talented musician who’s following in his father's footsteps while forging his own path. This episode is sponsored by Magic Mind! They have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code LIPPS at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/lipps CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @ScottLipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @Robby_hoff Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY 0:01:55 – Touring lifestyle 0:04:16 – Jakob’s 2024 and Fallon experience 0:08:30 – Jakob’s upbringing 0:11:55 – On his dad, Bradley Nowell, robbing a Starbucks 0:13:40 – Early influences 0:15:33 – Learning guitar 0:17:27 – Growing up in Long Beach 0:18:47 – Sobriety 0:24:15 – Forming LAW 0:25:58 – Epitaph Records 0:28:40 – Touring with Jakobs Castle 0:31:33 – Joining Sublime 0:34:50 – Benefit show for HR of Bad Brains 0:38:20 – Playing his dad’s songs for the first time 0:41:44 – Coachella performance 0:43:20 – Jakobs Castle album 0:45:55 – Unreleased Sublime material 0:47:44 – Favorite Sublime song and Sublime biopic 0:48:37 – Jakob’s favorite contemporary artists 0:50:10 – Jakob’s thoughts on the music industry 0:51:08 – Upcoming projects 0:55:30 – Top 5 Sublime songs 0:56:15 – Top 5 SoCal rock bands 0:58:40 – Top 5 films 1:00:20 – Top 5 late night SoCal restaurants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Scott interviews Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and new wave guitar legend Jerry Harrison about his storied musical journey. They discuss his musical beginnings and explore stories about how Jerry met Jonathan Richman, formed The Modern Lovers, and then went on to join Talking Heads. Jerry also discusses the New York City rock music scene in the '70s, and the development of punk rock. Along the way, the pair talk about the remastering process of Talking Heads’ legendary concert film, 'Stop Making Sense,' and how it feels to be reunited with the band after many years. Jerry also gives a glimpse into his work as a music producer. Finally, he shares some of his top 5’s, including his top 5 punk bands, and top 5 things he misses about NYC in the ‘70s. Tune in for an insightful and exciting conversation with Jerry Harrison. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe and share with your friends! CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @ScottLipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @Robby_hoff Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY 0:00:24 – Start 0:02:35 – New York City in the ‘70s 0:04:15 – Warhol 0:05:30 – Jerry’s upbringing 0:07:40 – Beginning in music 0:10:20 – Jerry’s first band 0:12:10 – Meeting Jonathan Richman 0:14:35 – Influence of The Modern Lovers 0:17:58 – The Modern Lovers’ breakup 0:18:45 – Performing at Gram Parsons’ wake 0:21:15 – Meeting Miss Christine of GTO’s 0:26:20 – Joining Talking Heads 0:29:45 – “Psycho Killer” 0:31:31 – Being categorized as punk 0:34:15 – Ramones 0:37:30 – Getting a record deal 0:39:35 – Touring with Ramones 0:44:50 – Working with Brian Eno 0:47:28 – MTV 0:51:07 – Reuniting with Talking Heads in 2002 0:52:00 – Remastering Stop Making Sense 0:58:00 – Being together for the first time since 2002 1:00:30 – Production work 1:03:25 – Proudest moment 1:04:00 – Top 5 punk bands 1:04:25 – Top 5 things about NYC that Jerry misses 1:05:55 – Top 5 Talking Heads songs 1:07:35 – Most challenging thing about being in Talking Heads 1:08:45 – Dream supergroup 1:09:43 – Jonathan Richman memories 1:10:15 – Surprising influences 1:11:10 – Missed opportunities 1:14:20 – Favorite band Jerry has produced Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Scott sits down with the three members of Wallows to explore their rise from a budding L.A. band to indie rock sensations. They dive into Wallows' journey, from their early days of making music together to signing with Atlantic Records. Along the way, the band shares stories about their formative experiences in the L.A. music scene and the influence that shaped their sound and career. The conversation also touches on their latest album, "Model.” The band reveals details about the creative process behind the record, the themes explored, and their favorite songs from the tracklist. Wallows also shares their top 5 favorite restaurants in Los Angeles, and their top 5 indie rock bands. Tune in for an engaging and insightful conversation with Wallows, covering their artistic journey, their connection to the L.A. music scene, and their perspectives on the modern music industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Scott sits down with skateboarding legend Tony Hawk. They dive into Tony's journey from a young skateboarder to a household name. Tony shares several stories about turning pro at a remarkably young age, buying a house in high school, and eventually landing the 900 trick that made him famous.Beyond skateboarding, Tony also discusses the creation of The Skatepark Project (formerly the Tony Hawk Project), and the iconic Tony Hawk's Pro Skater video game series. Tony provides behind-the-scenes insights into the development of the game and its influence on both the gaming industry and skateboarding culture. Finally, the episode ends with some of Tony's top 5's, including his top 5 punk bands and top 5 skating slang terms. Tune in for an inspiring and entertaining conversation with a skateboarding legend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Scott is joined by Black Veil Brides frontman Andy Biersack! They dive into Andy’s early days as a musician in Ohio, exploring how his Midwest upbringing shaped his musical journey. Andy shares his experiences moving to L.A. at a young age and the challenges and triumphs that came with finding success in the city’s competitive music scene. They discuss his early influences, from punk rock to glam metal, and how these genres have impacted his style and sound. Andy opens up about his journey to sobriety, detailing the struggles he faced and how becoming sober has influenced his music and personal life. The conversation also covers the latest Black Veil Brides album, exploring the themes and stories behind the tracks, and giving listeners an inside look at the creative process behind the record. And, of course, the episode wraps up with some of Andy’s Top 5s, including his top 5 hair metal bands and top 5 lead singers. Tune in for an engaging and candid conversation with Andy Biersack! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Scott sits down with musician and fashion designer Jesse Jo Stark! Throughout the conversation, they dive into various facets of her artistry and personal life. First, Scott asks Jesse about her childhood in the Chrome Hearts fashion family, and what it was like growing up around musicians like Cher and Steve Jones. From there, they talk about Jesse’s decision to pursue music professionally, her collaborations with artists like Post Malone and Jesse Rutherford, and her 2022 debut album. The two also discuss aspects of Jesse’s personal life, such as her relationship with fellow musician Yungblud. The episode ends with some of Jesse’s top 5’s, including her top 5 horror films and top 5 artists that should be bigger. Tune in for an insightful discussion with a rapidly rising star! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Patrick Carney, one half of the Black Keys. They delve into Patrick's musical roots, tracing his journey from a young musician to one of the most compelling rock stars of his generation. They explore the formation of the Black Keys, and Patrick also shares anecdotes from touring with iconic acts like Beck and Radiohead, offering a glimpse into his life on the road. The conversation also turns to the importance of resilience in the music industry, as Patrick reflects on the challenges the Black Keys faced in their early days and how they persevered to achieve success. As excitement abounds for the new Black Keys album, Patrick goes into detail about some of the album’s singles, and what fans can expect from their new musical offering. Throughout the interview, Patrick's passion for music shines through as he shares insights into his creative process and the evolution of The Black Keys' sound. From humble beginnings to international acclaim, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and career of one of modern rock's most influential figures. Tune in for a captivating discussion with Patrick Carney! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Scott is joined by Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale! The longtime friends begin the episode with a discussion about Bush’s recent Empire State Building performance, and their first collection of greatest hits. They also talk about the stories behind songs like “Glycerine,” life on the road, and Bush’s relationship with their fanbase. Throughout the conversation, Gavin provides insight into his songwriting routine, and reflects on Bush’s storied career and legacy. He also touches on his recent personal projects, such as an upcoming cooking show. And, of course, the episode closes with some of Gavin’s Top 5s, including his top 5 L.A. restaurants and top 5 rock frontmen. Tune in for an insightful and fun discussion with Gavin Rossdale! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 On today’s episode, Scott is joined by Adam Duritz, the frontman and lead songwriter of famed rock band Counting Crows. Together, the pair delve into Adam’s childhood and early days as a musician, exploring his earliest musical influences and some of the first songs he wrote during his college years. He also offers a candid glimpse into his mental health struggles, and how he adjusted to fame early in his carer. Throughout the episode, Scott inquires about Counting Crows’ journey towards getting a record deal in the ‘90s, and the success of singles like “Mr. Jones” and “A Long December.” Adam also gives some insight into the band’s latest record, Butter Miracle, Suite One, and the upcoming follow-up. Finally, the episode closes with some of Adam’s Top 5’s, including his top5 underrated rock bands, and top 5 favorite albums of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Scott is joined by Adam Duritz, the frontman and lead songwriter of famed rock band Counting Crows. Together, the pair delve into Adam’s childhood and early days as a musician, exploring his earliest musical influences and some of the first songs he wrote during his college years. He also offers a candid glimpse into his mental health struggles, and how he adjusted to fame early in his carer. Throughout the episode, Scott inquires about Counting Crows’ journey towards getting a record deal in the ‘90s, and the success of singles like “Mr. Jones” and “A Long December.” Adam also gives some insight into the band’s latest record, Butter Miracle, Suite One, and the upcoming follow-up. Finally, the episode closes with some of Adam’s Top 5’s, including his top5 underrated rock bands, and top 5 favorite albums of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Scott sits down with English singer-songwriter Griff! After she signed to Warner Records in 2019, Griff’s music has steadily grown in popularity, attracting a sizable fanbase (including her childhood idol, Taylor Swift), and earning her tour dates with Coldplay, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, and more. Scott asks her about some of her collaborations, recent singles, and how she’s adjusted to the music business. They also discuss her early days as a musician, and the process of trying to secure a record deal at a young age. Griff provides insight into her creative process, detailing the backstories behind some of her biggest hits and discussing how she designs her own stage clothes. She also reflects on her 2021 performance at the Brit Awards, where she won the Rising Star award and received flowers from Taylor Swift. And, as always, the episode closes with some of her Top 5’s, including her top 5 guilty pleasures, and her top 5 songs that she would love to cover. Tune in for a riveting chat with a rising star! 10% off cookware at www.hexclad.com/lipps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott is joined by IDLES lead singer Joe Talbot, one of the most exciting frontmen in rock music today! Early in their discussion, they discuss Joe’s childhood in Bristol, and his early music memories, including being introduced to Van Morrison’s Astral Weeks by his father at a young g age. Along the way, they touch on his background as a DJ, and his love for U.K. hip-hop. Next, Scott asks him about the early days of IDLES. Joe shares how he supported himself before he could pursue music full-time, and how the band eventually decided to sign to Partisan Records. After giving some insight into the making of IDLES’ first album, Joe discusses the band’s upcoming record,Tangk produced by Kenny Beats and the legendary Nigel Godrich. Finally, the episode ends with some of Joe’s Top 5’s, including his top 5 underrated British rock bands, and his top 5 foods we don’t have in America! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits with singer-songwriter Pete Yorn to discuss his music and recent film role in Killers of the Flower Moon. The two get into Pete’s early musical influences, his experiences in the L.A. singer-songwriter scene, and his journey towards getting a record label. Next, they discuss the writing and recording process of Pete’s debut, Musicforthemorningafter, and Pete even shares the backstories behind tracks like “Life on a Chain” and “For Nancy.” His collaborative album with actress and musician Scarlett Johansson is also discussed, along with his work with Frank Black of the Pixies and other legendary musicians. Along the way, Pete shares insight into his latest single, “Someday, Someday,” and other projects that are currently in the works. And, of course, he shares some of his top 5’s, including his top 5 songs by The Smiths, and his top 5 most underrated bands. Tune in for an insightful chat with one of the best singer-songwriters of today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits down with Sugar Ray frontman, reality TV star, and music connoisseur Mark McGrath! They discuss the early days of Sugar Ray, the success of singles like “Fly” and “Every Morning,” Mark’s obscure music knowledge, and more. They also reflect on the music of the ‘90s, discussing some of the best songs and bands of the decade. Along the way, Mark shares several entertaining stories about his early musical influences, Sugar Ray’s first appearance on the Howard Stern Show, and adjusting to life as a rock star. Along with all the music talk, Mark also discusses his roles on reality TV shows like Big Brother and The Celebrity Apprentice, as well as his time co-hosting Extra. Tune in for a fun chat filled with music trivia and ‘90s nostalgia! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Scott is joined by Interpol frontman Paul Banks! They get into Paul’s current life in Berlin, the rock music scene in New York, the early days of Interpol, and the band’s journey to success. They also discuss the stories behind songs like “Slow Hands,” and the creation of Interpol’s latest record, The Other Side of Make-Believe. Throughout the conversation, Paul shares plenty of insight into his creative process, discussing how he channels his influences, and how Interpol’s fame came about organically. He also reflects on Interpol’s discography, and shares some of the band’s future plans. And, of course, the episode closes with some of Paul’s Top 5s, including his top 5 favorite films and top 5 N.Y.C. rock bands. Tune in for an insightful and fun discussion with Paul! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with his good friend and music industry legend, Matt Pinfield! Throughout the conversation, Scott and Matt discuss their favorite albums and songs released in 2023. Some of the albums discussed include Foo Fighters’ But Here We Are, The Rolling Stones’ Hackney Diamonds, and Metallica’s 72 Seasons. The two friends also share their thoughts on the latest and final Beatles song, “Now and Then.” Additionally, they touch on certain trends that took the music world by storm over the past year, including the prevalence of country rock, and some of their favorite live shows they attended. Along the way, they each share several entertaining stories about meeting some of their favorite musicians, including Paul McCartney and the Rolling Stones, and reflect on their longtime friendship. Matt also shares some insight behind his current projects, his near-fatal accident in 2018, and how this impacted his life outlook. Tune in to hear Scott and Matt share some intimate memories, and, of course, dig into their favorite music from the past year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices