Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

On this special holiday episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with music critic and 60 Songs That Explain The ‘90s podcast host Rob Harvilla and SPIN editorial director Daniel Kohn! Rob has been a professional music journalist for over 20 years, is currently a senior staff writer at The Ringer — and is a life-long ‘90s music fanatic. The three music geeks get into Rob’s upbringing, his stint writing for SPIN in the mid-2000s, his growing up in Ohio and the state’s music scene, and his podcast and new book of the same name. They also talk about Rob’s detailed memory of the era, all three of their stories of first listening to “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” including some takes on some of the best bands, songs, and albums of the ‘90s — including Third Eye Blind, Pinkerton, “Wonderwall,” Nine Inch Nails, and Courtney Love. They also dive into what they miss about the pre-internet music era and its listening formats, debate if Die Hard is a Christmas movie, reminisce on the Tibetan Freedom Concerts, and, of course, they wrap up the conversation with some “Top 5s.” Tune in for a music-trivia-filled chat, some debate, and a very nostalgic episode with Rob Harvilla and Daniel Kohn! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits with Eric Burton and Adrian Quesada of the Austin-bred psychedelic soul duo Black Pumas. ... They get into the duo's upbringings in California and Texas, early music inspirations such as Willie Nelson and Nirvana, and the story of how they formed after Eric sang to Adrian over the phone. They also talk about Adrian's time playing in Prince's backing band, Eric's days busking along the Santa Monica Pier and his stint on American Idol, and the quick success of their Grammy-winning self-titled 2019 debut. They dive into the making of their latest album, Chronicles Of A Diamond, how they received blessings from Rodríguez and Tracy Chapman to cover "Sugar Man" and "Fast Car," and, of course, some "Top 5s." Tune in for an exciting and inspirational conversation with the coolest to ever do it — Black Pumas! (... And you'll even get to hear Eric sing a bit of their record-breaking hit song, "Colors") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Scott sits with Pelle Almqvist, front man of the eclectic Swedish rock band The Hives. They get into the band’s over 30-year-long career, Pelle’s early rock and punk influences like AC/DC and Skid Row, odd jobs he had growing up, and how the band first met and formed when they were in their teens growing up in Sweden. They also discuss the physicality of performing during their incredible live shows, leaning into the overblown showbiz vibe during early gigs, their suit-bearing aesthetic, and the success of Veni Vidi Vicious and songs like “Hate To Say I Told You So.” They explore the making of and some of the songs on the Hives’ latest album, The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, including the lore behind the figure of Randy, who has guided the band since its inception. They also talk about the influence of the early punk of the Sonics’, working with Cyndi Lauper and Jack White, and when Pelle threw up at Dave Grohl’s house on New Years Eve. And, of course, in Lipps Service fashion, they wrap up the conversation with Pelle listing some impressive “Top 5s.” Tune in for a witty, insightful, and wide-ranging conversation with one of the coolest front men in rock, Pelle Almqvist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits with long time friends and blistering rock duo The Kills (Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince) just ahead of the release of their latest album God Games. They get into their experiences living in LA and NYC, the story of how they met and their instant chemistry, booking and driving themselves on early tours, and early inspirations like Fugazi and Bad Brains. Along the way, they tell hilarious stories about performing for small audiences, their pseudonyms for each other, working with Steve Aoki early on, and how they got to sign with Rough Trade. They also dive into their individual music ventures, from working with Jack White to Iggy Pop, and, of course, some giggle-filled Top 5s. Tune in for a funny and friendly chat with The Kills! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits with The Strokes’ own Albert Hammond Jr., following the recent release of the guitarist’s latest solo album, Melodies on Hiatus. The California-born musician and son of “It Never Rains in Southern California” singer Albert Hammond was one of the first-ever guests on Lipps Service back in 2018. In his second appearance, he talked with Scott about The Strokes’ latest tour for its album The New Abnormal, hanging out with Anthony Kiedis, and what it’s like living in LA. The two also got into Hammond Jr.’s upbringing and getting into music at a young age, meeting and working with The Cars’ Ric Ocasek, and the whole story of him joining The Strokes, including meeting Julian Casablancas in NY and having almost instant chemistry with him. They reflect on The Strokes’ 25-plus-year-long career, working with Rick Rubin and other producers, touring, the making of his solo albums, Melodies on Hiatus, and much more. Tune into an insightful and rockin’ episode with the one and only, Albert Hammond Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits with Billboard chart topper and “No Limit” rapper G-Eazy, who is back to making music and working on his newest, upcoming album after a year-long hiatus from the industry. They get into G’s experience walking around and living in New York, his house in LA where he also has his own studio, Scott and G’s friendship over the last 15 years, and G’s dabbling in photography. Further along in the conversation, G reflects on his early days in music, releasing songs on MySpace and YouTube, how he posed as his own “manager” in emails to book gigs, the wide-range of music he was surrounded by in his childhood, and the story of watching his “Runaround Sue” remix blow up on the internet. G also dives into how he secured his first record deal with RCA, attending college in New Orleans, the making of songs like “Me, Myself & I” and “No Limit,” and what it’s like to collaborate with other artists. They also talk about his recent hiatus from music, and how he spent most of it in Paris, the making of his latest singles and upcoming album, and, of course, some fun “Top 5s” at the end. Tune in for an amazing episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits with his close friend and actor Norman Reedus, who’s most well known for playing Daryl in The Walking Dead and in his latest project, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. The new show is currently airing in its first season and is already the highest rated spin-off series of the incredibly popular zombie TV show franchise. The two get into their friendship that began over 15 years ago when they would run around the streets of LA together, Norman’s early acting and modeling gigs, and the new spin-off and his experience being an executive producer for it. Along the way, in his second appearance on Lipps Service, Norman talks about his love for Ru Paul’s Drag Race, what it was like working with drag queen Paloma on Daryl Dixon, the newest season of his motorcycle-interview show Ride, and he even dives into some crazy stories about his musician friends, including much more. Tune in for an intimate chat and some laughs with the one and only, Norman Reedus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits with the frontman of alt rock '90s giants Everclear, Art Alexakis, and gets into it all in person… They dive into his upbringing and trouble youth, with Art sharing stories about breaking into homes to go through medicine cabinets and his family's hardships, as well as his musical journey and when he learned how to play guitar and what music he was surrounded and influenced by as a struggling musician. They talk about bands that inspired Everclear, from Zeppelin to X and everything in between, and get into some of his early bands including Colorfinger. They discuss Art's experience within the cowpunk scene in LA, how he started his record label, and when he took out an ad in The Rocket at 30 years old to start a new band, which then resulted in the forming of Everclear in Portland. They discuss pivotal moments in his career like the band's signing to Capitol and the meaning behind some of their biggest hits like "Father of Mine." Along the way they discuss Art's battle with MS, and last but not least, the band's newest album and, of course, some great "Top 5s!" Tune in to a great episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits with Ben Thatcher and Mike Kerr of UK power duo Royal Blood, who's newest album, Back to the Water Below, hit the #1 spot on the UK chart for the fourth time in their career… They get into their experiences exploring and eating in NYC, their humble beginnings in Brighton, and the band's early days that lead up to the recording of their debut album, which is 10 years old this year… Along the way they talk about meeting Jimmy Page, working with Josh Homme, and the journey leading up to the new album, including the process of writing and self-producing it in their own studio… They get into the meaning behind some of their highlight tracks and end with naming their top 5 best musical duos, top 5 Royal Blood songs, and top 5 riffs of all time... Tune in for a fun time and some laughs with UK powerhouse, Royal Blood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits with lead guitarist and singer of legendary Emo-punk pop band Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat world, the morning of their NYC performance at Central Park Summerstage… They get into a brief history of Jimmy Eat world from early teenage years listening to hair metal to eventually getting into their early influences like Pixies, Fugazi, Rocket from the Crypt and more… They discuss how the band got together, the early years, the Capitol record years leading up to being dropped and how they secured a new deal w Dreamworks and made the iconic record Bleed American… They discuss the process behind that record leadiing up to other subjects like Taylor Swift, AI and how Prince came to cover "The Middle".. They finish out talking about the tour with Manchester Orchestra and a great set of top 5s, from the greatest Jimmy Eat world songs to the best pop punk songs… Tune in to a great episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits in person with the iconic Irish singer songwriter, Andrew Hozier Byrne best known for his 2014 breakthrough debut including Take me to Church on the heels of the release of his third album, Unreal Unearth… They get into his upbringing and his story from not being able to find musicians to play on Take me to Church to how it exploded via Bandcamp and Reddit.. Along the way they touch on great stories like his first appearance on Letterman, performing with Anne Lennox on the Grammy's…life on the road and his philosophies on life.. They dive into the meaning behind the new record and the Dante's Inferno references and remember Sinead O'Connor before getting into his top 5 lists of greatest Irish artists of all time and top 5 voices in music..and finally touch base on his current upcoming tour of the US and Europe.. Hosier is a great conversationalist with always a lot to say, tune in for a great episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits in person with Nick Hexum of 311 and gets into his path and journey in life from learning Jimmy Buffets "Margaritaville" at 12 to his early roots in Jazz and covers until the 311 sound was born… They reminisce on great stories about The Clash, Joe Strummer to his early days of touring in RV's and eating top Ramen after moving to LA at 17… They discuss faking it until you make it with Nick name dropping on phone calls the industry players out of Music Connection magazine to how they landed a deal with Capricorn... They get into their body of work, the 13 albums and talk about key moments like Amber, Love song and how "Music" and "Evolver" are looked back at today. They end with a top 5 quick round and talk a bit about the new record they are working on now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits in person with the always fantastic Luke Spiller of The Struts on the day of their NYC show and they catch up about everything from the Taylor Hawkins performance to life on the road to the new record and acoustic EP… They begin by chatting a bit about Luke's fashion obsessoin and segue way into life on the road and the summer festivals and the competitive nature of the shows… They get into the idea of AI and rock music and talk about their new record and how it was recorded- to the new video, and tour and end with the Top 5 Rolling Stones songs and the Top 5 rock songs of all time… Tune in for a fun one… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits in person with the multi platinum 2x Grammy winner, Jason Mraz on the heels of the release of his eighth album, Jason is a force of positivity and inspiration today and they start with his early beginnings in Virginia… They get into his early life, surrounded by the music of his parents and up to his days in school and finally migrating to the west coast after a short stint at school in NYC. They talk about his early coffee shop days, how he got into music, from his first indie record deal to his major label deal with Elektra records.. They discuss the genesis of his first hit "Remedy" to "I'm Your's" up to the night he won 2 Grammys.. They getting into the recording and writing process of the new record, the meaning behind the album , the tour and even touch base on AI an the writing process. Last but not least, they end with 2 sets of the top 5 questions… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits with Emmy award winning actor and star of the Sopranos and White Louts as well as countless other projects as well as his band Zopa ,Michael Imperioli and they get into everything under the sun… They get into Michaels upbringing and discovering Queen to his love of acting, meeting Martin Scorsese and auditioning for Goodfellas - They discuss winning a Emmy for the Sopranos and the night he threw it in the garbage.. They talk Jennifer Coolidge on White Lotus and the strange way he tracked down his band members of Zopa and what’s going on with the band currently today… Along the way the share Lou Reed stories, stories about NYC, working w Deniro and Pesci, how he got fired from his first theater gig and his connection w James Goldifini…. Tune in for a great episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits with singer, songwriter, artist, author, director and rapper Modsun and they catch up on all things in this exciting new interview.. They get into his relationship with MGK, Travis Barker to Feldy and so much more, starting out with growing up in Minnesota to Long beach and how he got his start as a drummer, playing covers of some of the bands he loved and how being part of that inner circle… They touch base on the 27 club to Dylan to sobriety to tour life and how he got to where he is today.. Last but not least they discuss the festival circutit hes starting and new mucis…get ready for a great show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits with the legendary producer of Nirvana's Nevermind and the Smashing Pumpkin's Siamese Dream as well as the drummer and songwriter of alt rock band Garbage… They get into Butch's upbringing, being surrounded by music at a young age from a mother that was a music teacher. They get into his formative years playing piano and eventually getting into drums up to attending college for film composition and eventually starting Smart studios while playing in early bands like Eclipse and Spooner… They talk about the first Pumpkins record Gish up to Nirvanas Nevermind and the Pumpkins Siamese Dream.. They talk about early memories of Kurt Cobain sending Smells like teen spirit rehearsals to Butch along with driving in Billy Corgan's car listening to the early songwriting process..They get into working with other bands like Sonic Youth and Killdozer early on. They end by discussing Garbage, the tour, the new record and everything in between… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics include 2:33 on the amped show they have, Twisted sisters 3:23 on growing up around music 5:00 on Dani performing at Ultra5:45 on growing up around 80's music and Rocknroll 7:17 on Dani wanting to be a astronaut 9:45 on both getting bit by the acting bug early on 11:50 on Dani fangirling over Hillary Duff 16:15 Bella on entourage 17:32 Could Entourage exist today?23:00 growing up on Disney 25:45 Bella Thorne’s first concert 28:15. Dani on her first EDM DJ gigs and mushrooms 28:38 Dani on her name Com3t 29:17 Bella, on making new music?31:52 on Bella’s performance at Carnegie hall34:34 Bella, on losing the manuscript to her first book on a plane 37:58 Dani’s life highlight- Djing at ultra 38:45 Bella-on her jewelry line, Thorne42:50 on their podcast Twisted Sisters 45:24 on SnoopDog and Twisted sisters 46:15 on cruising in Snoopdogs caravan and going to Ihop with him 49:35 Dani on her new music50:00 Bella on wanting to create a lingerie line 54:00 on the sisters writing music together 55:34 on Bella’s love of Billy Squier57:05 Dani’s top 5 most underrated DJs 58:05 the top 5 highest paid Dj's in the world? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits with his longtime friend Nuno Bettencourt from the band Extreme who some might say is the best guitar player in the rock/music world today… They catch up for a minute then share so many stories from how Extreme was born over Queen, to his relationship w Brian May and Eddie Van Halen and of course the infamous Led Zeppelin story.. they get into Nuno's upbringing, how his brothers turned him on to music, his first concert, to the new album and inspiration behind it and all the praise they have been receiving thus far… they end the episode with some quick fire questions like the 5 most underrated guitar players to the 5 best frontmen in Rocknroll.. Stay tuned for some old friends catching up and for a exciting episode with one of the best guitar players around… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scotts sits with indie Rock darlings, Brian Aubert and Nikki Monninger of Silversun pickups and talk about their incredible 23 year history. Along they way they talk about the grammy nomination and even touch base on current pop culture subjects like the Last of Us to the Fast and Furious to stories about Elliot Smith to Motley Crue. They get into the band name, how they band met, their early years in Silverlake, through Lazy Eye to the current album Physical Thrills. Along they way they talk Butch Vig, this current tour and so much more. Tune in for a exciting episode and we look forward to part 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits with new rising Star Stephen Sanchez who has amassed over 4 billion global streams of his single Until I found you and can call amongst his admirers Sir Elton John, who has called him of his newest favorite artist. They take it back to the beginning, and speak about his upbringing and the music that surrounded him at a young age. They get into his early influences like Frank Sinatra, the Inkspots, Nat King Cole , Elvis and how he first discovered his voice. They talk about moving to Nashville, finding his community and how he started posting on Tik Tok which lead to his deal with Republic records… They get into his new record, the rest of his journey, his current sold out tour, and share some great stories along the way! Tune in fore a great episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits with one of the best vocalists in rocknroll today, the one and only Jay Buchanan lead singer of the grammy nominated band Rival Sons. The band is just releasing their new record, their eighth , Darkfighter. Scott and Jay sit down in person for a thoughtful conversation about growing up in Cali and the music that surrounded him. They get into Motown soul, and talk about the history of the band and working with Dave Kobb on the new record… Along the way they talk about the grammy nominations, life on the road, tour stories, the meaning behind some of the songs on the new record and end with Jay's top 5 live bands of all time and the tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits with rising pop star Jessie Murph and they discuss her meteoric rise to fame. They get into the 18 year olds journey from a small town in Alabama to garnering over 100 million steams of some of her new music …and Flaunt, Hits, Stereogum and many more praising her as the one to watch! They also talk about her first concert and what made her fall in love with music. They get into her early childhood and how she rebelled; and how the town and school would turn against her after posting content with profanities and what gave her the drive to keep going. They talk about manifesting your dreams, how she was inspired from Adele to Amy Winehouse and how she came to sign a deal w Columbia records. They end the show with a fun segment on her top singers and concerts and they discuss her new mixtape, album Drowning and her current tour and life on the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits in person with Ryan aka Royal and The Serpent and talks about her meteoric rise to fame… They get into how she got into music at an early age learning Taylor Swift songs to eventually moving out to LA to seek a new life and stumbling into a music career. They talk about the rise of her music career leading up to her record deal with Atlantic records. Along they way they talk about the writing process for her music, her relationship with Beauty School Dropout, meeting Demi Levato, and how she got her first break. They also get into her fans, her live performances and her upcoming work with Modsun and others… Tune in for a great episode… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Scott sits with singer, model, actress and style icon, Paris Jackson, who is here for a very rare interview! Along the way they discuss how she got her start in music and the bands that inspired her. Paris tells us about how her music was suppressed until she decided to pursue it after taking an acting class, where she performed Johnny Cash's version of Hurt. The two get into her love of Motley Crue, Grunge, Emo and R&B, and her path to getting a deal with Republic. The finish off the conversation discussing the new music she's making, modeling, acting and some of her favorite music moments and the love of the craft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits in person with Colie, Bardo and Beepus of the LA pop punk band, Beauty School Dropout, and get into everything from being co-signed by Mark Hoppus from Blink 182 and Pete Wentz from Fallout Boy and the upcoming tour. They talk about the new album, We Made Plans and God Laughed, and how the band met a few years back. Topics covered range from musical influences to their journey from homeless to being the new glam darlings of Pop Punk. Stay tuned! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits with the lead singer of LA based pop alternative band, The Regrettes. They get into Lydia's history, growing up around music at a young age and how she started performing at seven years old. She talks about the music that shaped her and what inspired her to start singing up to the deal with Warner. Lydia talks about her experience at South by Southwest, where she performed at 12 years old. Finally, they discuss heading to Joshua Tree to write their record, tripping on mushrooms in the desert and the meaning behind some of the songs.. She also shares the five records she could never live without! Tune in for another great episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits with Spin's music editor, Daniel Kohn to dive into the past year of music, TV, Film , and more. They start by counting down their favorite records, singles and albums of 2022 and touch base on many of the best artists of the year. The two talk about a few predictions for 2023, their favorite live shows, interviews and get into the best TV and film of 2022. Always a fun conversation with Daniel. Tune in to check out the year in review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Scott sits with Spin's musical editor, Daniel Kohn to interview the brothers Remington, Sebastian and Emerson of Palaye Royale. They get into their new album, Fever Dream, their sense of fashion, and their current and recent touring life. The group touches base on Remington's mental health, their love of the Libertines, any band beefs, getting banned from the O2 arena, and their amazing friend group from Post Malone to Pussy Riot. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits in person with an original member of Nine Inch Nails and lead singer of Filter, Richard Patrick. They start by talking about the recent shows that Richard has performed. The two then chat about how emotional has been for Rich to do the shows after 30 years of performing with the band and what it meant to him. Rich tells us about the early years in Cleveland and how he met Trent at a music store. They reminisce about the early van tours and tell stories about the infamous “snuff” NIN video. Eventually, they get into how Richard left the band to form Filter and talk about the stories behind Hey Man Nice Shot. They discuss sobriety, Scott Weiland, Chris Cornell, Army of Anyone, and of course the new record and upcoming tour plans. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scotts sits in person again with lead singer and creative force behind Young the Giant, Sameer Gadhia. They get into lots of great conversation this week. Along the way they talk about growing up in Ann Arbor Michigan, Orange County and a bit about his family life. From Bollywood to the British Invasion, they get into the music that shaped his path from Pink Floyd, the Beatles and of course Freddie Mercury. They talked about Sameer's journey and dropping out of Stanford and what his parents though to getting together with the other members to form the Jakes to Young the Giant. The two also discuss how touring life has changed and get into influences on the new record. Lastly, they discuss "Point of Origin," his new podcast and then chat about current day… Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits with today's cohost, Kiki Wongo, and Shooter Jennings. They start by talking about his upbringing around Johnny Cash, his Dad, Waylon Jennings and more iconic figures. The two talk about his upbringing in Nashville, and his religious backgrounds. They also get into being an MTV generation kid, his early bands, and his love of rock n roll. Finally they talk about his path and journey and getting nominated for 5 Grammys. Shooter has worked with Brandi Carlile, Duff McKagan, Tanya Tucker and Yelawolf. Of course, the Beachlife festival is brought up as it was created to tribute his Dad… Tune in for a great episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and co-host, Kiki Wongo, sit down with Scott's long-time friend, Gavin Rossdale. This conversation comes on the heels of his Alice and Chains and Breaking Benjamin tour and the release of the new album, "The Art of Survival." They start by exchanging stories and get into the current tour. The two also discuss Gavin's history, from Dance to Sixteen Stone and hearing his song first on KROQ! Scott, Kiki and Gavin go over his new cooking show, love of tennis, family, and of course get into all the details about the new record. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits in person with Swedish born and international pop sensation, grammy nominated writer, artist and actress, Tove Lo. They immediately get into it and talk about her history and the new album Dirt Femme. The two chat about early days and her desire to do music from her youth. Those years eventually lead to working a 9 to 5 job and then finding her musical journey at school, eventually leading to a mentorship with Max Martin. Along they way she talks about writing for other artists including Lorde, Coldplay and Dua Lipa, and launching her own solo career. They end by talking about the upcoming tour from Europe to the US to South America. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits in person with the legendary singer of one of his favorite bands, The Cult. They catch up on their friendship and get into the history of the Cult and how Billy Duffy met Ian Astbury. The two get into the The Southern Death Cult, Electric Records and the Manor sessions. They go through Ian's 12-year courting with the Doors and his interactions and experiences playing with them in places like Buenos Aires and Athens. They talk a bit about all his past work including the Holy Barbarians, the Solo albums , Boris, Unkle and all the eras of the Cult. They also touch base on psychedelics and get into the thought process of the new album including the new singles, videos and upcoming tour. Its always a wild and inspiring conversation with one of music most though provoking minds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits in person with Lipps Service Alumni, Luke Spiller and Adam Slack, who are back for the third time! They get into their recent tour of Japan, their new release and tell us some great stories. Along the way they discuss the state of rock n' roll and marketing a rock band in todays day and age with TikTok. They also discuss the last few years from London days in lockdown to collaborating with Robbie Williams. The guys get into stories about Mick Jagger, Taylor Hawkins, singing with Queen at the upcoming tribute concert, and of course, new music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits in person with the young superstar, Grace Vanderwaal and talks about her meteoric rise to fame from winning Americas Got Talent at 12 to current day. They start by getting into her history and how she grew up influenced by music to the time she auditioned for AGT and what that was like. After she won, they get into the process of what life was like and her starting on her journey as an artist. They get into her touring life and how touring was with Imagine Dragons to her own concerts and even her dream tour. Finally, they get into the writing process of Lions Den and her new record! Tune in for a fun episode... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scotts sits in person with one of the most exciting new voices and personas in music, the incredible Teddy Swims. They chat about Teddy's early days from hair metal cover bands to eventually amassing 440 million views on Youtube WITH millions of fans and followers. Along the way they get into his upbringing, going to beauty school and dropping out and even working at Chilis. The guy talk about his love for Al Green and all things soul and Van Halen while he was growing up. They then get up to speed to current day and talk new music, the Tough Love tour, his writing process and how he met Megan Trainer and Journey's Neal Schon. Tune in for a great episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Scott sits with the charismatic singer of indie folk band, Dawes, to talk about their new album, upcoming tour, the band's history and so much more. They chat about the release of their 8th studio album and the musical community growing up in Malibu. They get into his early years growing up around his Dad as he sang for Tower of Power and what led him to his current bandmates. The two discuss the genesis of their new track, Ghost in the Machine, and how it relates to the early touring years. They also share Bob Dylan Basement tape stories and get into Taylor's personal life. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Zooms with the legendary founder, lead guitarist and songwriter, Neal Schon, of Journey. The conversation starts with Neal's upbringing around music and how he get started playing guitar at the age of 10. They then jump to 17 when he joined Santana and the events leading up to that pivotal moment. The two chat about the formation of Journey, how he met Steve Perry and some of the first songs they wrote together. Of course, Neal tells the story of the biggest songs ever, “Don't Stop Believing,” and even touch on the Teddy Swims version. They finish with the new Journey record, "Freedom," the process behind it and get into specific songs and the upcoming tour. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Scott sits with uber talented actor, Michael C Hall. He's best known for his roles on Dexter and Six Feet Under. Also, a few of his bandmates in Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum, Matt Katz Bohen and Peter Yanowitz Drums join us! They talk about how the band met on the production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch to Michaels time working with Bowie and everything in between. Along they way they chat about starting a rock band in this day and age after a successful TV career and what it like to sing David Bowie songs in front of David Bowie. We learn about their show pre-pandemic just before the lockdown, the new record and the upcoming tour in July! Tune in for a great conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Scott sits in person with model, activist and lead singer of Sunflower Bean, Julia Cumming and their guitarist, Nick Kivlen. The group chats about when they met and the music that surrounded them at the time. Next, they dive into Julia's journey into music and what it means to be a indie rock band in this day and age. The conversation covers the songs on Headful of Sugar and writing a very optimistic record in these somewhat dark times. Tune in to Lipps Service this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Scott chats with Wesley Schultz, singer and frontman of the Lumineers. The two chat about early concerts and family life as a child, which leads Wesley to discussing his early influences growing up on the east coast and how he met co-founder of the Lumineers, Jeremiah Fraites, under terrible circumstances and the journey they’ve been on together. They wrapped up their conversation with the Lumineers' new record, Brightside, and stories from touring with Tom Petty and U2. Tune in for another great episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits for a second time with Lipps Service Alumni, Yungblud. They make a cup of tea and get into the new record right off the bat. The two catch up about when they first met and how Dom got started in LA. They chat about the music business and dive into the inspiration about the new album, the community of incredible fans, and how Ozzy and Sharon ended up in the video for Funeral. Along the way, Dom talks about the Willow Smith collaboration and the new tour coming up. They also touch base on his relationship w Bowie and so many other influences, stay tuned for a fun ride! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits in person with the legendary host of 120 Minutes on MTV, Matt Pinfield, to discuss his history, music and his journey. They start by discussing his early years as a singer and how he got his start in radio. In the process so many stories are mentioned including his first interview at MTV with Depeeche Mode, how he helped get the KISS unplugged show together, and how he advised David Bowie on song choices. They get into Matt's early days at radio land touch base on his current KLOS show. The two are fast friends embracing the passion of music and go deep down some rabbit holes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh off his performance at SXSW, Scott sits with Jake Wesley Rogers about his rise to fame. Jake sits in person to talk about his path and journey from growing up in Kansas City and early childhood to stardom. They talk about his musical influences, love of theater and how the two translate to the stage. They get into what fashion and image mean to him as well as how he met Justin Tranter and the process of writing music now. Lastly, the two talk about how he met Elton John, Kate Hudson and some of his celebrity admirers. The episode ends with a performance that you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits with the lead singer of the one of the biggest Brit pop bands in history, Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon. The band has sold over 100 million records and was recently welcomed into the Rock and Roll hall of fame. They start off the interview by discussing what it means to be receive that honor. The two get into the music discovery process as Simon talks about his radio show and the history of Duran Duran. They touch base on early MTV days and cover everything up to the latest record, Future Past. They talk about working with various producers in their career from Nile Rodgers to Giorgio Moroder and collaborators like Graham Coxon. Lastly, they touch base on the Duran Duran NFTS and discuss the upcoming tour. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits in person with the incredibly talented Julian Lennon and start by talking about the famous John Lennon song “Give Peace a Chance” and what it means in the current global climate. The two chat about their connections and Julians upbringing from early years at school to being on set of the Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus as a child. Along they way they talk AC/DC, Steely Dan, the Beatles and so much more. They also get into the process behind the new record, and touch base on his humanitarian work. Stay tuned and keep an eye out for part 2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Scott talks with the lead singer of one of the pioneers of the Nu Metal movement, Jonathan Davis of Korn. They get into everything from his current health after a tough bout with Covid to keeping busy in the last few years with the new record Requiem. They start by going over his upbringing and what got him the bug from Jesus Christ Superstar to Duran Duran, Christian Death, Pantera and Motley Crue. Along the way the touch base on his life working at the coroners office to the early formation of Korn and their first record deal. The two discuss some career highlights like Woodstock and his love for collecting oddities. Lastly the talk about the upcoming tour with System of a Down and finish with a great story about their rebellious days on a cover shoot for Spin magazine. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott zooms with Joe Newman and Gus Unger the members of British indie rock sensation Alt-J. Speaking from their homes in England, they dive into their love of obscure and not so obscure podcasts and the bands history from meeting at University in 2007 and the early days with Garageband. They discuss their upbringing and forming a bond and friendship early on. They get into their move to Cambridge and recording their first record and discuss the new record, the process, and the upcoming tour. Along they way they share laughs and stories and their love for Larry David…Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices