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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!

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.

Scott and co-host Jessica Michel interview the charismatic Randy Jackson about his evolution from studio musician to American Idol judge to his many entrepreneurial endeavors. First, Randy speaks about his musical journey on bass guitar, his early band days, his family of musicians, and his early years in jazz. Randy, Scott, and Jessica speak about the truth in the adage “practice makes perfect” when it comes to musical instruments. Randy recalls his first big gig with Billy Cobham as well as playing with Aretha Franklin and other megastars. After emphasizing the art of perseverance, Randy details how he joined the legendary Journey, how he came aboard American Idol, and the inspiring story of Kelly Clarkson’s win in American Idol Season One. Last, Randy, Scott, and Jessica discuss what gives someone star quality, as well as what he’s doing now – which includes managing chefs.
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Scott sits in person with Golden globe winner, actor, musician, and author, David Duchovny for the second in person interview he has done in a year! They dive right into his new album and the inspiration behind his musical journey.

They talk about Davids first roles in Twin Peaks and his iconic role on the X Files, which leads into talk about UFOS and the current information just released from the government. They then discuss the role of Hank Moody and Californication, looking into some of the great aspects of that show.

Scott and David chat about musical influences from Prog rock to current Americana and how that shaped the new record. The two finish up by discussing the plot line of his current novel, Truly Like Lightning and his new audible book.

Brody Jenner and AHZ sit down with Scott to discuss life and pop culture.
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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!

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!

Scott sits with Buzz, Dale and Steven of the iconic group the Melvins. Tune in! The band even performs a selection of songs from their new record Five legged dog in person, a first for the show. They go through the bands history ,how Dale and Buzz met, and they touch base on the Seattle scene.

They also talk about their love for music, the Stones and particularly how they came to choose some of the tracks on the new 4 CD set of unplugged music. Steven talks about his time with Red Kross and the band recollects some great stories about playing together and some of their Spinal Tap moments.

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!

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!

Scott sits down with David Lee Roth of Van Halen to discuss music and life.
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The first part of the show, Scott sits with Nick Simmons to talk about his childhood growing up on TV in a rock-n-roll family. Kiss bassist and vocalist Gene Simmons enters a bit later to talk about Israel, his family genealogy, and buying clown makeup at Woolworth in the early days of Kiss. Nick recollects stories about Queen’s Brian May, Bob Dylan and Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page. Gene also discusses his new book, 27: The Legend and Mythology of the 27 Club, about the group of famous musicians, artists and actors who died at age 27. They chat about Kiss’s upcoming End of the Road Tour, 2019, Gene’s biggest inspirations, and the Ringo Starr story. They close out the conversation speaking about The Vault Box Set of Gene’s solo work and the meaning of charisma.
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Scott sits down with Kiiara to talk music and life.
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Incubus band members Brandon Boyd and Michael Einziger interview each other in a unique spin for the show, they discuss the new EP Trust Fall Side B, life in a pandemic, and answer fan questions.

During a pandemic, anything can happen and it does! Scott and Tommy Hilfiger sit down again (via Zoom) for the second try to discuss Tommy's incredible life, journey, and career.

They begin with Tommy's humble beginnings working in a gas station at age 17 and saving money for his first store People's Place, up until current day: 35 years later, and thousands of stories and success in Tommy's brand. They talk about Tommy's deep love of music and how he got started, emulating the look of rock stars and the movement that was happening around him. Along the way, they discuss his first success and hiccups on the road to building a massive brand. He shares about how he met his partners, how he started designing his first iconic ad campaign, and his many collaborations with people like Gigi Hadid. They share amazing stories about the likes of David Bowie and Axl Rose, and touch on all things Tommy Hilfiger.

Scott catches up with the lead singer of Papa Roach - Jacoby Shaddix - and discuss the band’s journey from high school friends to almost 30 years as a band and 20 million albums sold.

They start with a dive deep into Jacoby’s upbringing, influences, and the great music that shaped him along the way. Jacoby shares about his highs and lows, personally and as a band, and how things started to kick off for Papa Roach - from their first record deal to starting their journey on the Warped Tour on the small stage to headlining the main stage. They talk about the touching story behind their massive hit “Last Resort” and how it helped thousands of people to find the light from the darkness. Scott and Jacoby chat about mental health, Covid, new music, and upcoming plans – tune in!

Scott talks to Julia Cumming, Nick Kivlen, and Jacob Faber of the band Sunflower Bean about touring with The Kills and Interpol. Next, they discuss Sunflower Bean’s second record, how the band was formed 5 years ago, their origins in the New York and Long Island scenes, and their love for The Velvet Underground. Lead vocalist and bassist Julia shares about transitioning from modeling to music, how she managed to do both concurrently, and how she reconnected with Scott on a shoot with Madonna for Vogue. Sunflower Bean shares about their favorite songs on their new album, how they discover new music, career highlights playing in China, and their involvements in activism. Scott and Sunflower Bean conclude by chatting about life on the road and some of their musical inspirations.     
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Music and Fashion impresario Scott Lipps, drummer for Courtney Love and owner of Lipps LA and One Management, sits down for intimate conversations with some of the biggest names in music and pop culture. From Anthony Kiedis, Randy Jackson, Courtney Love, G Eazy, and many more.
Originally airing on Dash Radio, published here as a one hour podcast. Stay tuned for an exciting year ahead…
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A pop culture guide for some things to watch and listen to to help you get through the quarantine.
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In this kick off to season 4, Scott does his first in-person interview since the quarantine started. With the current season of Fargo on Fx/Hulu comes to an end, Scott sits with long time friend British actor Jack Huston to discuss his journey - covering topics like life in the pandemic, Jack's family history in entertainment, his upbringing, his beginnings as a child actor and landing some small roles. They dive deep into his first major role in Boardwalk Empire and his many films and projects leading up to this season's current role opposite Chris Rock and Jason Schwartzman in Fargo. They also talk about the show, getting the role, and even touch base on advice Jack would give to would-be actors in Hollywood. Last but not least, Scott and Jack reminisce about the glory days of NYC nightlife and life in the last decade since they have been friends.

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.

 

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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

Named by Refinery 29 as One to Watch in 2019, Kodie Shane joins Scott to discuss her musical journey. Kodie talks about knowing she wanted to be an entertainer, her musical family, and the pressure to get into the music business. They converse about her love for R&B, Frank Ocean, The Weeknd, Ashanti, and Lil Wayne. Having been raised in Chicago, Kodie speaks with Scott about the Chicago music scene versus Atlanta’s. Kodie shares that her big sister is her biggest inspiration, recalls getting into music after her first talent show performance, and details her understanding of realities of being a young artist form a young age. Scott and Kodie also chat about her work with Lil Yachty, her first tape that got one million plays, her many collaborators, her love of Kid Cudi, and her appreciation of older music. Last, Kodie Shane speaks about her European tour and her album, Young HeartThrob.   
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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!

Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers sits down with Scott to discuss all things Red Hot Chili Peppers, the past, and the future.
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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!

Scott sits with brothers Sebastian Danzig, Remington Leith, and Emerson Barrett of Palaye Royale – one of the biggest new alt rock bands. They talk about the band’s first moniker Kropp Circle and the inception of the name Palaye Royale. The brothers share about fighting on tour, then discuss their early musical influences – from The Clash to Johnny Thunders to Faces to David Bowie. Sebastian, Remington, and Emerson discuss working with James Iha from Smashing Pumpkins, recording live, meeting Kim Fowley, and covering a Hanson and a Black Crowes song at their first gig. They chat about their El Rey gig, the story behind the song “Teenage Heartbreak Queen,” and their upcoming comic book and makeup lines. 
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Scott’s friends Luke Spiller of The Struts and Albert Hammond Jr. of The Stokes talk about their collaboration on their new single, “Another Hit of Showmanship.” Luke sits down with Scott first to chat about how productive the band has been while in quarantine and “Strange Days’ – the band’s latest release with Robbie Williams. They go through the writing process and how the band has pivoted in these times, even including a few drive-in concerts. About halfway through, the iconic Albert Hammond Jr. joins in to speak about how he and Luke first met, this new single, and their relationship. They share stories about meeting on the road and discuss their experience collaborating together. Tune in for a fun time with good friends and rock’s forces of nature!

Scott sits down with Father Zakk of Black Label Society and Ozzy Osbourne. They get into the new Black Label Society album, which was just released, and the box set including the hilarious infomercial.

The two talk Elton John, Early Sabbath, and how Zakk put in the work to make him what he is today. They then chat about Ozzy and his first time working with the band and touch base on Randy Rhoads being honored at the Rock and Roll hall of fame.

They get into the time when Zakk played with Guns N Roses before forming his own band, Pride and Glory, and his solo albums up until the formation of BLS. They also discuss the current musical climate of rock and roll and talk new Ozzy music and touring for next year.
The two talk about Eddie Van Halen’s passing and how the new BLS record was made.

Tune in for another great episode!

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!

Scott sits with American rapper and producer Smokepurpp while Purpp gets a haircut in quarantine. They discuss Purpp's history, starting with how he was one of the pioneers in the Soundcloud Rap Movement in Florida. They talk about how Purpp was signed out of high school by Alamo Records and Interscope, how he met Lil Pump, and his experience touring with Lil Peep. Scott and Purpp also touch base on how things go viral; Purpp was one of the original artists creating content to accompany his music on platforms like Triller. They chat about Purpp's early influences leading up to his new record, Florida Jit - an homage to his early years in Florida and the Rolling Loud crew. They even get into Purpp's fashion sensibility, jewelry style, rock and roll inspirations. They dive into the collabs on the Florida Jit album with artists like Rick Ross and Jack Harlow. Finally, Smokepurpp shares words to inspire and motivate his fans and young kids that are looking up to him for guidance.

Scott sits down with photographer Mick Rock to discuss life and music.
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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!

Scott Zooms with the reluctant rock and wine star to discuss all things wine and music. The star from Puscifer discusses his upbringing and influences along with both of his bands, A Perfect Circle and Tool.

They talk about life in Arizona, how Maynard got into music and comedy and his family upbringing. They also touch base on the scene in LA when he moved here to how Tool started and what got him into music. They get into the writing process of music, early childhood memories and whats in store for 2022. Tune in!

Scott catches up with legendary writer, producer and creator Little Stevie Van Zandt. They cover many topics ranging from the Sopranos to running his record label. They also chat about his time in Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band to launching his solo career.

They first begin by discussing the first time Stevie saw the Stones and his journey into music and when he picked up a guitar and progress into how he met Bruce in the 60s up until when he quit music in the early 70s. The two also discuss the state of Rock n Roll today and creating a new infrastructure for its survival.

Along they way they bring up Sun City and how Stevie helped to introduce Hip Hop early on to a new audience. They then jump to his time on the Sopranos, from getting the call from David Chase to the new film being made.

They also discuss some current artists that are still under the radar and some current pop artists that Stevie is a fan of. The show ends talking about the future, possible dates w the Boss to his new projects including his memoir and new records out.

Scott chats with legendary music mogul and founder of Creation Records Alan McGee, all the way from London on Zoom. They talk about Alan’s role in signing massive UK bands like in the 90s through the present day. He tells great stories about the night he saw and signed Oasis, how he got into the business with his friend circle of Bobby Gillespie of Primal Scream, and the night Carl Barât of The Libertines almost lost his eye within the first week of Alan managing them. They speak about the current state of the music business and share rock and roll stories from then to now. Scott and Alan touch base on Alan’s history and where the label is at today, the process of how bands are marketing themselves, and more.

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!

Scott interviews down with The Cult lead singer Ian Astbury. They dive into Ian’s history in Glasgow and Canada, his early days playing in bands, and his diverse inspirations – from the Sex Pistols to David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust – and how The Cult first became a band. Scott and Ian also chat about Ian’s love for sneakers, fashion, and brands like Supreme. Ian recalls redoing The Cult’s Electric album and his introduction to legendary music producer Rick Rubin. Ian shares his passion for him hop culture and what inspires him, then discusses with Scott about EP versus full length records and how music is digested now. Scott and Ian dig into the meaning behind The Cult’s records like “Love Removal Machine,” then conclude with Ian’s story of how he joined the legendary band, The Doors.  
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Scott sits with one of the breakout artists of 2020, and Post Malone's protege, Tyla Yaweh. They go through his early childhood growing up in Florida, all the way to his rise working with Post Malone, Wiz Khalifa, Green Day and more. They talk about how he met the Rolling Loud crew, the SoundCloud rap that emerged from Orlando, his experience moving to LA out of high school and being homeless, and his first big break with French Montana and A$AP Rocky. Scott and Tyla break down some of his newest singles like “Tommy Lee” and “High Right Now,” and they discuss how he connected with the right players early on to eventually lead to where he is today. They touch base on life in quarantine, life on tour, the new record, his rock and roll influences, and how Tyla stays humble.

An impromptu interview with G-Eazy, Scott, and co-host Jen DeLeon. First, they dive into G-Eazy’s history with Skee and Dash Radio, his early upbringings in Berkley and Oakland, and his original stage name: Generic. They chat about his first big break, his first few performances, his anxiety about performing, his first gig, and life on tour. From basketball and pumping iron to his love of Lebron and hip hop, G-Eazy shares about his own passions. G-Eazy also divulges how he writes new music – from beat construction, to mixing, to putting the final touches on a song. G-Eazy recollects performing on legendary stages, monetizing some of his ideas, and becoming an entrepreneur. Last, Scott, Jenn, and G-Eazy talk about G-Eazy's touring and recording schedule and how its constructed.  
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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.

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. 

Scott sits down with Gavin Rossdale of Bush to discuss life and music.
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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.

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! 

Scott sits down with Sasha Spilberg to discuss music, youtube, and life.
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Taryn Manning and Scott sit down to discuss life and acting.
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Scott sits down with the OG creator Casey Neistat and hears about his journey from rags to riches.

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.

Scott talks to 5-time Grammy nominee Skylar Grey about her incredible career that branches from solo artist to one of the world’s most prominent songwriters. They start with her upbringing in Wisconsin, where she was in her first folk band with her mother at age 6. She moved to LA at 17, got her first record deal, then lost it all. After going broke and moving to Oregon to work at a gallery part-time, Skylar wrote the song “Love The Way You Lie” – later released by Eminem and Rihanna. Skylar breaks out the piano and performs the chorus, giving listeners goosebumps. Scott and Skylar discuss how this one song changed her life and allowed her to create more hits for major artists, including “Walk on Water” for Eminem and Beyoncé, “Coming Home” for Diddy-Dirty Money, and “Castle Walls” for T.I. and Christina Aguilera. Skylar also shares about how writing a song for Celine Dion was a dream-come-true. Shifting into the present, Skylar is writing new music for herself while living in Napa. The conversation wraps up with a chat on Skylar’s creative process, new tracks and projects, and goals for the future. Skyler concludes the show with an inspiring live performance of the chorus of “Coming Home.”

Scott sits in person with an incredibly talented band, Failure, who were fixtures of the LA underground rock scene in the 90’s. Known for their album, Fantastic Planet, Ken Andrews, Greg Edwards and Kelli Scott are here to discuss the bands history, the new record Wild Type Droid and everything in-between. They get into some mutual friends and how the band formed. The early Failure days are brought up along with their first few records on Slash records ending with Fantastic Planet and the on boarding of Kelli Scott before breaking up and taking a 17 year hiatus. They get into the bands relationship with Tool, Kens video directing career, and some of the other band projects each member has had. Stay tuned for a great conversation!

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!  
 

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...

On today’s installment of Lipps Service Scott welcomes the rhythm section of the hottest band in rock and roll, Greta Van Fleet.

Scott, Sam Kiska and Danny Wagner get into the new record, The Battle of Gardens Gate, which launches April 16th and talk about everything from the inception of the band during high school years to where we are today.

The boys reminisce about the early days of auditioning drummers and their first gig to how the name came about.Along the way they talk about life in a small town, musical inspirations, and both their parents love for music and their love for the blues. They also touch on career highlights like opening their first arena show for Bob Seger, or the time when Elton John called them on stage.

This will be one you don’t want to miss, so tune in!

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.

 

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!

Scott sits with New York Times best selling authors Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour to reminisce about the golden age of hard rock in the 80’s. They are joined by the iconic Dee Snider of Twisted Sister for the first half of the interview. Dee, always outspoken, talks about his love for the time period and the trials and tribulations that Twisted Sisters had to go through to make it in the 80's. They first started discussing Twisted's early club days, the use of make up, some of their first shows and a few infamous stories.

Rich and Tom speak about a few similarities in her career as it pertains to the book. They touch upon when the scene disbanded, Nirvana entered the picture and how everything from homogenization, fashion and Grunge had a role in its demise.

Tune in and enjoy!

Guest host and Spin magazine editor, Daniel Kohn, sits with Dan Ozzi to talk about his new book, Sellout, which describes the major label feeding frenzy that swept Punk, Emo and Hardcore from 1994-2007.

They get into the idea behind the book as well as the bands that were part of this movement including Green Day, Jawbreaker, Jimmy Eat World , Blink-182 and many more….

Tune in to this bonus episode with Daniel Kohin and Dan Ozzi!

Scott sits down with Rock and Roll Hall Of Famer Joe Elliot of Def Leppard to discuss the new Down N Outz record and Def Leppard.
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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 

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!

Scott downs with health and wellness coach, digital entrepreneur and superwoman, Melissa Wood to discuss her path and journey and her health and wellness rise and life during this pandemic.

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!

Scotts has on co-star of the Safdie Brothers film Uncut Gems, Julia Fox. They discuss how she got the role, future projects and life in quarantine.
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Reunited after 7 years, Scott sits with the brothers Robinson, Chris and Rich from The Black Crowes. They talk about the band's inception 30 years ago to the new tour.

The start with reminiscing about when they first and hop into touring life, being one of the first rock bands to hit the rock scene post pandemic. They get into their first show back at the Troubadour, and touch on new music they are creating now with George Drakoulis.

They discuss the inception of the band and Mr. Crowes Garden, their childhood and how they met George and started working towards a heavier sound which ultimately became Shake Your Money Maker. Along they way they discuss the creation of She Talks to Angels, and the secret band they had with Jellyfish.

Tune in!

Scott sits in person with the awesome LP, a global superstar with streaming figures in the billions. They get into their story and journey, from growing up in NYC to writing songs for the likes of Rihanna, Cher and the Backstreet Boys. They discuss role models, the early years, moving to LA, their journey through many record deals and highs and lows in the music industry. There are some great stories along the way, including a in depth dive on "Churches" and the meaning behind the album. They end by talking about career highlights and even a briefly discuss the Beatles documentary/ Tune in for a great conversation!

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!

Scott sits with the incredible Jay Shetty to hear his story from monk to motivational speaker.
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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!

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!

In this exclusive episode of Lipps Service by Spin Magazine, Scott sits down with the dynamic Nathy Peluso to delve into her decade-long journey in the music industry.From her early days in Argentina to becoming a five-time Latin Grammy winner, Nathy shares the highs and lows of her career.She opens up about the bold decision to scrap an entire album, the inspiration behind her latest single "EROTIKA," and her passion for blending genres like salsa, jazz, and hip-hop.Discover how she navigates fame, self-doubt, and the creative process that fuels her artistry.​

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

Before Scott and co-host Hailee Bo Bailee (Hailee Lautenbach) talk to a series of guests, Hailee interviews Scott about his journey in life, from rock-n-roll to the fashion business. After, Hailee shares about her new Netflix show, Turnt.  
Scott and Hailee’s first guest is Anais Gallagher, daughter of Oasis’s Noel Gallagher. Anais chats about how she got into photography and her world of fashion and media.  
Next up is dancer and media artist Montana Tucker. Montana talks tells Scott and Hailee about her career, her new music, and her charitable work.  
Lastly, Scott and Hailee sit down with Warner Bros. recording artist Bryce Vine. They speak about his start in music, time at the Berklee College of Music, how he met his producer, and his upcoming touring plans. In an exciting finish, Bryce performs a rendition of his song “Drew Barrymore” live.  
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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

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! 

 

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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! 

Scott sits with 3-time Lipps Service alumni, Palaye Royale! The members and brothers, Sebastian, Remington and Emerson sit in person and get into a good hour about their new record, their history and everything in between.

The group gets into their style and inspirations and the determination it takes to make it in music now as one of the bands holding the flag for rock and roll. They chat about early life on the road and the dynamic of a brotherly band.

Along the way they share some great stories about Gene Simmons of Kiss, and super early influences from the Stones to the Faces and the NY Dolls. They get into their current new album coming out and talk about what their music means to their fanatical fans.

Tune in to a great conversation with one of our all time favs, Palaye Royale!

BONUS EPISODE - A New Yorkers survival guide to L.A. Tips, places to go, and life saving tricks for a transplanted New Yorker moving to Los Angeles.
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Scott sits down with Blackbear to discuss music and life.
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Scott and Dom Harrison – AKA Yungblud – talk about his meteoric rise to fame, growing up in Sheffield, UK, and developing a hallmark of 15 different music styles mashed into one. The two chat about Dom’s process of recording with his producer, his new album titled 21st Century Liability, and his early exposure to artists like T. Rex, the Beatles, and Small Faces. Dom also shares about gender bending protest songs, developing a moniker that embodies who he is, and the influence of Eminem, Marilyn Manson, and Lady Gaga. Dom recounts the story of his song “I Love You, Will You Marry Me,” then discusses his image, fashion, and what he stands for. Dom details the story of how he began as an independent artist and how he got signed to a major label. Scott and Dom speak about being misunderstood and not conforming to a box, then wrap up with 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Yungblud.  
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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. 

Scott talks to the amazing Norman Reedus, Star of the Walking Dead and Ride.
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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!

Scott sits down with one of the kings of NYC nightlife, his pal Nur Khan .
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On this episode, Scott connects with indie artist K.Flay and dives deep into all things music and her career.

They cover everything from her love of podcasts to her musical journey. She discussed how she started rapping early on with parody / social conscious rap and about some of her role models like Santigold, Missy Elliot and MIA. They talk about her beginnings in the Bay area to her record deal with RCA and her first traction on Hype Machine.

The two then get into her first session working w Pharrell and her conscious decision not to use a band at first and only a drummer.

Scott asks about her transition from rapping to singing and her path including the warped tour and surviving a pandemic as a newer artist. They talk about her new EP and she performs a few songs for the show!

Tune in to listen.

Scott sits down with the fascinating Alex Ebert, singer of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, to talk about his many endeavors and social activism.
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Scott speaks with best friend duo, the iconic DJ Steve Aoki and star of Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why’s Ross Butler (“Zach Dempsey”). They tackle Steve’s rise to fame on Forbes’ top DJ list, Ross’s rise to acting fame, how Scott and Steve met 15 years ago, how Scott met Ross before he was even acting, and their mutual love of Queen. Then, they discuss how Steve is the hardest working DJ in the business, his #1 hit song “Waste It on Me’” with BTS, and how Steve found music via the hardcore scene early on. Steve also shares about his connection with his dad, how he developed his work ethic, his record label that features the Chainsmokers, and how he branded himself. Scott and Steve contemplate the future of EDM, and Steve reflects on his first paycheck to now. Scott chats with Ross about his approach to acting, season 2 of 13 Reasons Why, and his role in the movie Shazam! Scott, Ross, and Steve place bets on a Steve Aoki-created game, then partake in a grand finale of caking a guest outside the studio.  
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In this two part interview Scott sits down (over Zoom of course) with one of the busiest guys in rock n roll, frontman of Alter Bridge and Slash and the Conspirators, Myles Kennedy, who is at work on his solo album. They talk about Myles' journey including his religious upbringing and how he got into rock n roll at an early age, his beginnings as a guitar player and teaching guitar in his early 20’s.

They then jump into great stories like the time he jammed with Led Zeppelin and the early auditions of Velvet Revolver. Along the way Myles shares how he met the guys in Alter Bridge and Slash and talks new music for both projects. He discusses the direction of the new album, how it was made, and the journey to making it as a rock star.

For the second part of the interview, Scott talks with solo artist and former Brother Cane vocalist, Damon Johnson, to talk about his new record "Battle Lessons." The record is being released with his new band, Damon Johnson and the Get Ready. The two reminisce about how they met, taking us on a journey from Damons time in Alice Coopers band to Thin Lizzy and Black Star Riders.

They share a few stories on how Damon got to join Thin Lizzy, the songwriting process and touch base on the new album and life in 2021 as a music artist. Last but not least Damon performs two songs, Battle Lessons and the Steven Tyler and Santana “Just Feel Better" that Damon originally wrote!

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

 

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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 

Scott sits down with Goody Grace to discuss music and life.
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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

 

Scott sits down with Emmy award winning actress and singer Dove Cameron! We talk about her rise to fame, her nearly 37 million followers, her time with Disney, and of course her musical journey and new music thats out! The episode begins from her early life, family, how she got into acting and music, and ends with the process of her writing this record. Finally we touch base on life in quarantine, her daily routine, and things she still wants to accomplish.

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

 

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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

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…

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Scott has the pleasure of connecting with the godfather of Alternative Rock n Roll and founder of Lollapalloza, Perry Farrell. They begin by catching up as they have known each other the better part of 20 years, then work there way into his life story. The two discuss Perry's early upbringings on long island, to moving to LA to surf and his artistic path in life.

Along the way they talk about the new box set that is out titled Glitz and the Glamour, and touch base on his early introduction to music in Psi Com. They recollect great stories about how Janes Addiction started, to meeting David Bowie and working on his latest album with his wife, Etty. Along the way they discuss the future of live music, being vaccinated and of course the new tracks just out w Jim Morrison and Starcrawler.

As yesterday would have been Mick Rocks 73rd birthday, we look back at this interview from August, 2019 as a tribute to his incredible life and passing this week.

Scott shares incredible stores with his good friend and the iconic music photographer. He learns about the history of rock and roll photography, through Mick's lens, from shooting with David Bowie, Queen, the Stooges and many others.

Rest in Peace, Mick.

Scott talks with Paul Banks of Interpol, one of the most quintessential NYC rock bands. First, Paul shares about his side band with RZA, then dives into the history of Interpol and where their music is heading. They chat about electronic rock duo Ratatat’s lasting influence, the music video of Interpol’s new song “The Rover,” and the Interpol show at the Hollywood Bowl. They also discuss the stories behind Interpol’s most iconic songs’ creation as well as the recording process for this new record, Marauder. Scott and Paul talk a bit about Grunge and music that inspires the band, then conclude by conversing on the current Interpol tour.   
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Scott sits down with Jamie Bower to talk about life and L.A.
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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

 

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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

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. 

Scott and Spin Mag’s, Daniel Kohn, chop it up over the best albums of 2021 and any trends and forecasts for 2022.

They get into the softer side of music with Daniels picks like Brandi Carlile, Yola, Julien Baker and more alternative records like Dry Cleaning and Foxing.
They then discuss honorable mentions like PinkPantheress, Japanese Breakfast and Snail Mail.

Scott’s list leans more into the heavier side of music with Cheap Trick In Another World toping the list and appearances by Royal Blood, Foo Fighters, Weezer, Robert Plant, Silk Sonic, Failure and more toping the list.

They share stories about the past year in music including in depth discussions about some of the artists and also talk about the Spin artist of the year!

Tune in for a 2021 wrap up!