On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with hardcore punk icon Harley Flanagan, founder of Cro Mags, for a raw and wide ranging conversation on Lipps Service. From Harley’s chaotic early life and growing up in 1970s New York City to encounters with Allen Ginsberg, Andy Warhol, and Anthony Bourdain, the interview traces the cultural collision that shaped one of hardcore’s most influential figures. Harley dives into his first musical memories, discovering punk rock and The Clash, starting out as a drummer, and surviving the Lower East Side scene as it exploded. He reflects on early bands like The Stimulators, the formation of Cro Mags, and the possibility of reunions, while also discussing new Cro Mags music. The episode closes with Harley’s top five bass players and top five metal records, making this a must-listen deep dive into punk, metal, and New York underground history.Timestamps: 0:00:46 - Wired for chaos 00:01:45 - Allen Ginsberg 00:04:00 - The documentary 00:07:14 - Anthony Bourdain00:11:06 - Growing up in New York00:17:18 - Warhol! 00:18:19 - Introduction to punk rock 00:22:37- First musical memory, The Clash 00:24:00 - On being a drummer first 00:24:31 - The Lower East Side in the 70s 00:36:00 - The stimulators 00:37:15 - Early recordings 00:39:25 - Having a hit out for Harley00:44:12 - The formation of the Cro Mags 00:47:30 - The downfalls of the band 00:48:00 - Possible reunion?00:49:51 - The night at Webster hall1:00:21 - New cro mags music 1:01:52 - Top 5 bass players 1:06:22 - Top 5 metal records Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott Lipps sits down with Shaggy 2 Dope of Insane Clown Posse for a raw, unfiltered look at how ICP built a movement from the ground up. Shaggy revisits growing up broke in Detroit, meeting Violent J, and the earliest days of hustling, passing out flyers, wrestling shows, and navigating real gang-adjacent street situations that shaped their worldview. He breaks down the inspiration behind the face paint, the transition from Inner City Posse, and the creation of the Dark Carnival mythology that helped define an entirely new genre. The conversation also dives into dangerous early shows, the Disney/Hollywood Records fallout, and how media attacks, industry feuds, and even FBI scrutiny only reinforced the Juggalos’ loyalty and culture. Shaggy reflects on the power of the Gathering of the Juggalos, ICP’s latest record, wild industry stories, and his personal Top 5 hip-hop artists, offering a definitive look at the controversy, community, and resilience that continue to define ICP’s legacy. 2:25 how ICP met 3:58 growing up in Detroit poor  6:30 on the early beginnings  7:52 on his first musical memory  10:20 on the early wrestling days 13:40 on passing out flyers for those early shows 15:00 on the idea for the makeup and KISS  20:20 on inner city posse 22:00 on early gang kid situations 23:57 on creating a genre 27:52 on the dark carnival 32:45 on the early dangerous shows 34:45 the Disney era. Hollywood records and getting banned. 49:13 on the Sharon Osbourne story and Howard stern 52:08 on the Eminem beef. 56:00 on the FBI time period 58:55 on the gatherings  1:04:24 on the latest record 1:06;25 on the Fred durst story 1:08:40 on his top 5 hip hop artists Timestamps: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with the one and only Orville Peck, the masked cowboy who’s redefined modern country music. The two talk about Orville’s incredible journey, from his early days and musical influences to how the mask came to be and carving out his own lane in country music. Orville opens up about the business side of music, the making of his debut album Pony, and navigating his career. They also get into sobriety, fame, and reading social media comments, plus his collaborations with legends like Willie Nelson, Elton John, Noah Cyrus, and Lady Gaga. They chat about his new EP, Appaloosa, his love for Broadway, his performance in Cabaret, his own festival, and even a little about his appearance in the upcoming live-action film Street Fighter. The episode closes with Orville listing his top 5 Broadway shows of all time. Tune into an amazing chat with the coolest cat in country – Orville Peck!    For more incredible rock 'n' roll interviews, hit the subscribe button! Also check out Lipps Service with Scott Lipps podcasts on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast player.  #orvillepeck #producing #podcast #music #top5 #interview #rocknroll    CREDITS (Instagram handles)  Host @scottlipps Production Coordinator and Booking Manager @whitakermarisa  Edited by @toastycakes  Music by @robbyhoff  Intern @kaylah._b  Recorded at Fringe Podcasts NYC    00:00 - Start  00:30 - Catching up  02:03 - Upbringing and being friends with legendary artists  05:00 - Musical influences  06:00 - David Bowie  09:00 - Defying the boundaries of country  11:25 - How the mask came about  15:00 - The finances of music  18:00 - Pony  20:00 - Subpop  20:35 - Fake it to you make it  22:01 - “Dead of Night”  23:35 - Journals and manifesting  24:25 - Cabaret  26:25 - “Drive Me Crazy”  27:52 - Sobriety, fame, and reading the comments  29:50 - The country co-sign & Willie Nelson  33:00 - Elton John  35:20 - Noah Cyrus  36:15 - Lady Gaga  37:49 - Appaloosa new EP  40:22 - Street Fighter  41:12 - His festival, “Rodeo”  42:37 - Top 5 most iconic singers  44:30 - Top 5 Broadway shows  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Remember painful online rehearsal? Lutefish fixed it. Backed by Wenger and built for serious musicians, the Lutefish Stream delivers real-time online collaboration with crystal-clear 48K audio and low latency. Just plug into your router and play like you're in the same room. The Lutefish Stream https://lutefish.com/products/lutefish cuts down audio delay for remote music sessions by directly connecting audio sources, networks, and outputs, making sound travel incredibly fast, up to 30ms or less—like you're just 30 feet apart on a big stage or rehearsing in your garage! No more sitting in traffic on your way to practice. Rehearse more, meet new musicians in our free online community and create music together... all remotely. Real feel. Real time. Real music. 🎯 Get the Lutefish Stream and rehearse online in real time. 👉 lutefish.com http://lutefish.com/ Instagram - @lute.fish Facebook - @Lutefish.find.your.flow https://www.facebook.com/Lutefish.find.your.flow YouTube - @Lutefish https://www.youtube.com/@Lutefish 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

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with legendary producer and frontman of Marvelous 3 – Butch Walker! The two dive into his upbringing, early musical projects, and moving to LA to join the 80s music scene. Butch talks about producing and working with some of music's most legendary artists, including Taylor Swift, Avril Lavigne, and Pink. He gets into some of his favorite bands and the music that's influenced his own career, including that of Kiss, Jellyfish, and Van Halen. The conversation closes with Butch listing his top 5 producers of all time. Tune into an exciting and fun chat with one of the best producers of our time – Butch Walker!    For more incredible rock 'n' roll interviews, hit the subscribe button! Also check out Lipps Service with Scott Lipps podcasts on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast player.   00:21 - Cool friends  01:05 - Marvelous 3  03:23 - Upbringing  04:45 - Kiss  08:33 - First bands  13:00 - Metal phase  14:17 - Van Halen  15:00 - '80s LA scene  17:31 - Moving to LA.  22:56 - Southgang  24:46 - Jellyfish  27:13 - Sound of music changing  32:00 - First production  33:00 - Avril Lavigne  35:00 - Decision to start producing and the money  38:00 - Pink  41:01 - Working with Taylor Swift  44:00 - The process  48:40 - Courtney Love  55:20 - Top 5 producers of all time 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

This week, Scott sits down with Cassandra Jenkins, the singer songwriter that ended up on everyones top 10 albums of the year list with her second record, An Overview on Phenomal Nature. They go through her journey growing up in a musical family and the many concerts the family would hold in their house… They talk about the similarities to her household to a Wes Anderson film and her roles models growing up.The two also reminisce about her getting the news of the tragic death of David Berman, her life journey to Norway and the beginnings of this record.  Cassandra talks about the many characters on the record and how it feels from letting all of her equipment go to her triumphant return… Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott Lipps sits down with one of country’s biggest acts and best guitarists today – Marcus King. Marcus and his band most recently released the LP Darling Blue, the band’s first since 2018. They start by getting into the story behind his song “Cadillac,” meeting his wife, his Southern upbringing, musical heroes, and the early days of making music with his family. Marcus opens up about the trauma that shaped his songwriting, his faith, and the decision to leave school to pursue music, as well as his thoughts on Americana, keeping guitar music alive, and forming The Marcus King Band. He shares candid insights about working with other music greats such as Dan Auerbach, Dave Cobb, and Rick Rubin, while also discussing his struggles with mental health, microdosing, and his journey toward sobriety. The two explore the renaissance of honest rock ’n’ roll, how old movies inspired his latest record, and his dream collaborations (and a few ghosting stories). The interview wraps with Marcus listing his top five guitarists and top five roots and Americana artists. Tune into a great and insightful chat with the legend – Marcus King! For more incredible rock 'n' roll interviews, hit the subscribe button, and also check out Lipps Service with Scott Lipps podcasts on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast player.    CREDITS (Instagram handles)  Host @scottlipps  Produced by @whitakermarisa  Edited by @toastycakes  Music by @robbyhoff  Recorded at Fringe Podcasts NYC    0:00:31 - “Cadillac” and how he met his wife  0:02:30 - Upbringing   0:04:00 - Music heroes  0:07:00 - Playing music with family  0:07:40 - Trauma that led to his songwriting  0:09:51 - Channeling emotions into music at a young age  0:10:45 - Faith  0:11:24 - Parents and decision to go into music  0:14:18 - Decision to leave school and pursue music 0:18:00 - Americana 0:20:00 - Keeping guitar music alive  0:21:40 - Going to LA for the first time  0:24:11 - Forming the Marcus King Band  0:25:55 - Working with Dan Auerbach from The Black Keys 0:28;00 - Dave Cobb vs Dan Auerbach  0:28:45 - Rick Rubin  0:32:00 - Mental health  0:34:34 - Microdosing  0:35:20 - Notoriety, its challenges 0:38:00 - Darling Blue 0:41:45 - Collaborating process 0:42:51 - Journey with sobriety  0:44:13 - Sobriety and rock bottom  0:45:00 - Renaissance of honest rock ‘n’ roll  0:46:17 - Album recording process 0:47:28 - Dream collaborators and getting ghosted  0:49:40 - Top 5 guitarists  0:54:24 - Top 5 roots, Americana, and country artists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott zooms with the legendary Riff master and incredible talent behind Alice in Chains, Jerry Cantrell. They take a look at his solo work and talk about his new record Brighten which drops the week of the podcast release. They also talk about the videos for Atone, Brighten and how the band came together on his third solo record. They go through a verbal timeline of how Layne met Jerry and how the band came together. They discuss Sap and other iconic albums and songs all the way leading up to the current day. Along the way, Jerry tells some amazing stories from Eddie Van Halen ones to the idea of how the band started. Tune in for a great conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with the biggest name in rock music right now, Yungblud, for an electrifying and unfiltered conversation. The two dive right into Yungblud’s wild VMA afterparty moments before exploring his rock ‘n’ roll breakthroughs and what it’s like to collaborate with some of the biggest rock legends in the game. Yungblud opens up about his epic collaboration with Aerosmith and even teases details about their new record. He shares his thoughts on living life at full volume and paying homage to icons like Ozzy Osbourne while breaking through in the U.S. Scott and Yungblud also delve into the challenges of being Yungblud 24/7, including dealing with fame and online criticism, as well as releasing a 9-minute single. Tune into an amazing and insightful chat with the savior of rock ‘n’ roll – Yungblud!   For more incredible rock 'n' roll interviews, hit the subscribe button, and also check out Lipps Service with Scott Lipps podcasts on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast player.    CREDITS (Instagram handles)  Host @scottlipps  Produced by @whitakermarisa  Edited by @toastycakes  Music by @robbyhoff  Recorded at Fringe Podcasts NYC    0:00:29 - VMAs after-party moment  0:02:27 - Rock ‘n’ roll breakthroughs  0:04:32 - Collaborating with his rockstar peers 0:06:30 - The collaboration with Aerosmith 0:09:50 - The new Aerosmith record  0:13:20 - Paying homage to Ozzy Osbourne and breaking the US  0:16:17 - On being Yungblud 24/7  0:18:58 - The reality of fame 0:20:15 - The pushback of releasing a 9-minute single  0:22:40 - Yungblud’s Grammy considerations 0:24:35 - Top 5 albums Yungblud can’t live without  0:27:47 - Building a supergroup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a virtual interview, Scott sits with the iconic leader of Motley Crue, Nikki Sixx, who has his fourth book coming out this week Oct 20th, chronicling his life before Motley Crue. They dive into how they initially met, Nikki meeting his wife Courtney and their connection and get into all things before Motley, including his relationship with his family, how he got into music, and the music that inspired. Along they way they touch base on the writing of the book, the pandemic and life in Wyoming. The interview will definitely need a second part as the only scratched the surface on Nikki's background, his introduction into Rock n Roll and how Motley Crue eventually formed. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another in person interview with the Red rocker himself, Sammy Hagar. Sammy is best know from his time in Montrose, Van Halen and Chickenfoot and The Circle. On this episode, Scott sits with the busiest guy in rock. They meet in a Orange county studio and go over everything from Sammys early years of traveling and his first interactions with music. Along the way, they get into how Sammy met Eddie Van Halen and how the band first started writing songs. Some touching moments come about when Scott speaks to Sammy about Eddies recent passing and what it meant to him. The two also discuss his current band, the Circle, and the various business ventures Sammy has been involved in. They also talk about the Vegas residency and the upcoming bday bash in Catalina in October! Tune in, this is a good one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service, host Scott Lipps caught up with Talib Kweli. In the episode, the artist discusses everything from his earliest musical influences to the two Black Star albums with Mos Def to working with massive stars like Kanye West and Dave Chappelle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another in person interview this time with the Bluesy alt-rockers, The Record Company! The 3 band members, Chris, Alex and Mark talk about everything from growing up in Wisconsin to how they met via an ad in Craigs list. They talk about the first meetings, the albums they listened to before they formed the band, and their early recordings in the living room. Along they way they tell the stories of their quick rise to fame after 18 months, and landing the opening slot for John Mayer at MSG. They touch base on bands like the Black Keys and the White Stripes who paved the way for blues based rock and roll. The band finishes off the interview with a few tracks performed live! Tune in to this awesome conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott catches up with 8x New York Times best seller, Anthony Bozza, and the co-founder of Fleetwood Mac, Mick Fleetwood. They discuss how they both met and how Anthony came to write Mick's autobiography, Along they way they talk in length about Peter Green, later discussing the tribute concert, documentary and the time the band moved to LA and connected with Lindsay Buckingham and Stevie Knicks. They discuss everything from the blues to the different direction the band took with the lineup and jump into modern day Fleetwood Mac. The Tik Tok phenomena and Don't Stop from the Clinton campaign are discussed in length. Is the infamous band dropping new music? Tune in and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Scott sits with iconic photographer, Danny Clinch. They discuss all things photography, film and their shared love for music and art. They start by talking about the Sea Hear Now festival and get into current live concert scenarios like the recent Foo Fighters show at the Garden. The two get into Danny's history working for the likes of photographers such as Annie Libeovitz and Steven Miesel. Danny also talks about some of his first professional photography shoots that helped launch him, and the artistic style and technique that it takes to be a professional photographer. They then dive deep into connections with Bruce Springsteen, the story behind the Varvatos campaigns, and much more. They wrap up with his love for Asbury park and jamming with the likes of Springsteen on stage. Don't miss out on this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Scott talks to one of the most iconic and polarizing music duos from the 90’s, Vernon Reid and Corey Glover of Living Colour. They chat about everything from their history and how they met, to the current state of the band as they discuss upcoming music and their new tour starting July 1st. Along the way they talk about inspiration, the writing process, and how poignant the messaging was to their debut album, Vivid. They dive into the history of the band with great stories about meeting Mick Jagger to the infamous Guns N Roses, Stones shows. They get into the history of NYC and CBGBS, they discuss touring in the current post pandemic climate, and touch on other important issues in today's society. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a two-part episode: the first interview with Cole Haden of Model/Actriz and the second interview with The Molotovs! Cole Haden of Model/Actriz On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott Lipps sits down with Cole Haden, the magnetic lead singer of blistering noise rock band Model/Actriz. The conversation spans the band’s meteoric rise, from sold-out shows in Brooklyn to high-profile festival appearances, such as Coachella. Cole opens up about the band's beginnings in Boston, the members’ time at Berklee College of Music, and the evolution of the band’s distinctive sound: raw, theatrical, and defiantly unorthodox. They dive into the origins of the band’s name, their unique approach to performance, and what it means to create music without traditional melody or chords. With a candid discussion about identity and vulnerability in lyricism, Cole offers an unfiltered look into both the personal and artistic layers of Model/Actriz. The episode also touches on dream collaborations, chaotic live moments, working with Miley Cyrus, and shoutouts to iconic influences like Gwen Stefani, Grace Jones, and Last Gaga. The interview concludes with Cole listing his top 5 frontmen/women and his favorite NYC-bred artists. Tune into an insightful chat with Cole Haden of Model/Actriz! For more incredible rock 'n' roll interviews, hit the subscribe button, and also check out Lipps Service with Scott Lipps podcasts on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast player.    CREDITS (Instagram handles)  Host @scottlipps  Produced by @whitakermarisa  Edited by @toastycakes  Music by @robbyhoff  Recorded at Fringe Podcasts NYC    0:00:00 - Start  0:00:12 - Sold out Brooklyn shows 0:00:33 - Coachella  0:01:49 - Formation in Boston 0:02:17 - Band name origins 0:03:40 - Berklee School of Music 0:04:28 - Childhood friends 0:04:55 - Berklee/Boston scene  0:05:35 - Aerosmith  0:05:59 - Creating a band with “no melody and no chords”  0:06:30 - A flair for the theatrics 0:07:33 - Musical influences  0:08:28 - Peter Pan  0:09:08 - Christopher Guest 0:09:30 - Spinal Tap 0:09:50 - Band chemistry  0:10:52 - Death Grips 0:11:31 - Being considered “A New York band” 0:12:30 - 10 years of Model / Actriz 0:13:20 - Costume changes  0:13:30 - Playing festivals vs shows  0:14:41 - Versatility of band name  0:16:30 - Defining the sound of Model/Actriz 0:16:48 - Lady Gaga 0:18:00 - Stage theatrics 0:18:46 - Letters on Lady Gaga’s concert  0:20:17 - Growing up in a conservative area 0:20:44 - Family support 0:21:00 - Chrismukkah  0:23:16 - Karaoke  0:24:08 - New album, Pirouette 0:24:21 - Meaning behind “Cinderella” 0:24:40 - Accepting identity and femininity  0:26:46 - Vulnerability through lyricism  0:28:08 - Making a noise rock album 0:​​29:08 - Meaning of “Pirouette”  0:29:50 - What to expect at a Model/Actriz show  0:31:21 - On working with Miley Cyrus  0:33:34 - Dream collaborations 0:35:03 - Upcoming tours 0:35:57 - Craziest live show moment 0:39:34 - Top 5 frontmen/women 0:39:53 - Gwen Stefani 0:42:49 - Fred Schnieder  0:43:45 - Grace Jones 0:44:23 - Top 5 New York artists  0:45:13 - Scissor Sisters 0:49:00 - Frost Children 0:50:35 - Talking Heads ––––––––––––––––––––––––– The Molotovs On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott welcomes the explosive sibling punk trio The Molotovs for a raw and raucous conversation about their rise in the modern rock scene. The band shares what it’s like playing shows across the US, how being siblings affects their dynamic, and the early influences that shaped their sound, from growing up with hairdresser parents to discovering bands like Green Day. They talk about their journey from busking on the streets of London to sharing stages with legends like Iggy Pop and Paul Cook of the Sex Pistols. With stories of gritty street performances during lockdown, unexpected support from punk royalty, and climbing to #1 on the UK physical charts, the band opens up about their passion, persistence, and the rebirth of rock in today’s music landscape. Scott delves into their thoughts on the meaning of punk rock, shares their strangest gigs, recounts the craziest tour experiences, and recounts some weird fan encounters. To close, the Molotovs reveal their top punk albums and funniest sibling fights. Tune into an electric chat with one of the UK’s best punk projects today – The Molotovs! 0:00:00 - Start 0:00:08 - Playing in the US 0:00:59 - Pros and cons of being a sibling duo 0:03:23 - Early influences 0:04:23 - Hairdresser parents 0:04:39 - Green Day 0:05:10 - Record Store Day 0:06:00 - Kevin Roland 0:06:20 - Breaking through in America 0:07:55 - The Libertines 0:08:58 - “A long way from home” 0:09:19 - The origins of The Molotovs 0:11:13 - From busking to opening for Iggy Pop 0:13:34 - London street crowds 0:15:29 - Busking during COVID 0:16:57 - Support from music legends (Green Day, Blondie, Sex Pistols) 0:17:43 - Performing with Paul Cook 0:19:25 - The Sex Pistols 0:21:46 - Number 1 on the UK physical chart 0:23:02 - The resurgence of Rock 0:24:27 - Mainstream music 0:26:10 - The strangest gig  0:28:08 - Craziest tour moment 0:31:03 - CBGB fest 0:34:00 - Media in today's world 0:35:29 - Tour and creating content 0:38:18 - Capturing energy on the new album 0:39:43 - The meaning of punk rock 0:42:37 - Weirdest fan interaction 0:45:02 - Top 5 punk rock albums 0:49:35 - Anarchy in the UK 0:51:13 - Top 3 sibling fights Learn more about your ad choices. 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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits with the crux of members of the biggest selling punk bands of all time, Dexter Holland and Noodles of The Offspring. Just days away from the new album release, Let the Bad times roll, they go over the 9-year journey it took to make this record. They chat about Dexter getting his PHD and Noodles hobbies in lockdown then move onto their path and journey. Dexter recalls the early years of the band and getting together even before they had a record deal and the early formation of Offspring. The guys reminisce about the Punk scene and starting out in SoCal and helping to define a genre. Both Dexter and Noodles talk about their favorite and career defining Offspring songs, how they met and how they perceive the industry now. After sometime talking about their path and journey, the guys discuss the new album, working with producer Bob Rock, the process of writing new music in a pandemic and then walk us through the new music. They also touch base on touring, getting vaccinated and of course Dexters hot sauce! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices