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Taylor Momsen joins Scott Lipps for a conversation about The Pretty Reckless, Dear God, and the artists who shaped her life—from The Beatles and Soundgarden to AC/DC and The Rolling Stones. Taylor discusses manifesting opportunities with her musical heroes, Chris Cornell, Angus Young, Foo Fighters, and her connection to grunge. She also reflects on her upbringing, first hearing The Beatles, reuniting with Jim Carrey after The Grinch, and navigating Gossip Girl and tabloid fame. Plus: the origins of The Pretty Reckless, meeting Ben Phillips and Kato, “Dear God,” “When I Wake Up,” her thoughts on AI, and her Mount Rushmore of artists. Which Pretty Reckless song is your all-time favorite? Tell us in the comments. Subscribe to SPIN presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for more conversations with the artists behind the music. Artist: Visit Tidal.com/LIPPS to create an account and start uploading your music for free. #ad Music Fan: Find your next favorite artist at Tidal.com/LIPPS. #ad CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 03:33 Manifesting AC/DC & The Rolling Stones 08:10 Soundgarden 12:12 Foo Fighters & AC/DC 17:06 Grunge 27:33 Taylor’s upbringing 29:53 Hearing The Beatles for the first time 30:40 The Grinch & reuniting with Jim Carrey 32:38 Chris Cornell 37:19 Angus Young 39:54 Gossip Girl & tabloid fame 46:00 Naming The Pretty Reckless 47:00 Meeting Ben Phillips & Kato 52:01 Dear God 1:06:25 When I Wake Up 1:10:03 Taylor’s thoughts on AI 1:11:45 Her Mount Rushmore: The Beatles, Soundgarden, Pink Floyd & AC/DC 1:15:15 What makes a perfect record? #TaylorMomsen #ThePrettyReckless #LippsService https://www.patreon.com/lippsservice666. Please join or Patreon!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin joins Scott Lipps for an in-depth conversation about the music, memories, and legendary drumming that helped define alternative rock. In this special drummer-to-drummer episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service, Jimmy takes us inside the world of The Smashing Pumpkins, from the band's earliest days and the making of Gish to the groundbreaking albums Siamese Dream and Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. Jimmy discusses working with producer Butch Vig, developing his signature sound, and the stories behind iconic Smashing Pumpkins songs including "Tonight, Tonight," "1979," "Bullet with Butterfly Wings," and "Geek U.S.A." He also reflects on his jazz influences, early experiences playing in polka bands, the impact of drummers like Stephen Perkins and Matt Cameron, and how the alternative rock explosion of the 1990s changed music forever. Scott and Jimmy get deep into the art of drumming, the evolution of the Smashing Pumpkins, and what it takes to create a musical legacy that continues to inspire generations. Whether you're a lifelong Pumpkins fan, a drummer, or simply love great rock and roll stories, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Subscribe to Lipps Service for more conversations with the biggest names in rock, alternative music, and beyond. Presented by SPIN Magazine. Sponsored by TIDAL. Visit https://tidal.com/LIPPS to create an account and start uploading your music for free. #ad Artist: Visit Tidal.com/LIPPS to create an account and start uploading your music for free. #ad Music Fan: Find your next favorite artist at Tidal.com/LIPPS. #ad #JimmyChamberlin #SmashingPumpkins #LippsService 00:00 Introduction 04:57 Jimmy Chamberlin on “Tonight, Tonight” 06:23 His influence on drumming 14:40 How The Smashing Pumpkins forged their own path 17:00 Jimmy's formative years 21:34 Early bands, Warrior and polka music 30:00 Making Gish 31:36 Working with Butch Vig 35:30 The drumming behind “Geek U.S.A.” 39:20 Big Star and Jody Stephens 42:13 Stephen Perkins and Matt Cameron 42:42 Soundgarden and Jane's Addiction 45:16 Making Siamese Dream 49:17 The story behind “1979” 54:11 “Bullet with Butterfly Wings” 56:45 Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness 1:02:10 Other Smashing Pumpkins drummers 1:07:13 Modern Drummer magazine 1:14:08 How Jimmy's drumming has evolved https://www.patreon.com/lippsservice666. Please join or Patreon!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suki Waterhouse joins Scott Lipps for a new episode of Lipps Service to talk about her life, career, motherhood and her new album, Loveland. Suki opens up about her relationship with Robert Pattinson and the story behind “Weirdo,” including how becoming a mother has changed both her life and her ambition. She also talks about growing up in London, the British music scene, Daisy Jones & The Six, signing with Sub Pop and the unexpected second life of “Good Looking.” Suki takes us inside Loveland, her third album, including “Tiny Raisin,” working with Mick Fleetwood on “Morals,” and how her music has evolved during one of the biggest periods of change in her life. Loveland features collaborators including Aaron Dessner, Amy Allen, Joel Little, Dan Wilson, Jules Apollinaire and Natalie Findlay. Universal Music Canada She also talks Courtney Love, performing on The Tonight Show, Taylor Swift, Hayley Williams, making music with Robert Pattinson and the records she considers perfect from beginning to end. Another episode of Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, presented by SPIN. #SukiWaterhouse #RobertPattinson #Loveland #LippsService #SPIN Chapters 0:00 Intro 3:25 Courtney Love 7:21 Performing on Fallon 7:50 “Weirdo,” Robert Pattinson & Motherhood 11:22 Growing Up in London 16:40 The British Music Scene 19:53 Daisy Jones & The Six 24:00 Signing With Sub Pop 28:00 Finding Success on Her Own Terms 31:30 The Story Behind “Good Looking” 38:36 “Tiny Raisin” 45:52 Motherhood & Ambition 48:49 Making Loveland 51:02 Working With Mick Fleetwood 54:26 Taylor Swift & Hayley Williams 59:25 Making Music With Robert Pattinson 1:00:19 Suki’s No-Skip Records Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grammy-winning super-producer Andrew Watt joins Scott Lipps for an epic episode of SPIN’s Lipps Service. Watt takes Scott through his journey from growing up on Long Island and hustling around New York City to becoming one of the most in-demand producers, songwriters and musicians in the world. He tells the stories behind his early days at NYU, sneaking into The Roots’ world, touring with Cody Simpson, working with Glenn Hughes and Jason Bonham, meeting Justin Bieber and finding his way from the stage into the studio. Then come the stories you won't hear every day. Watt talks about working with Post Malone, Lady Gaga, Ozzy Osbourne, Pearl Jam, Madonna, Charli XCX and The Rolling Stones; getting connected to Mick Jagger through Paul McCartney, having dinner with Jagger; coming face-to-face with Keith Richards and what it’s really like producing your musical heroes. He also gets into “Die With a Smile,” “Sweet Sounds of Heaven,” producing Pearl Jam as a lifelong fan, his relationship with Ozzy, producer confidentiality, how the record business has changed, his favorite producers and the records that shaped him. And, of course, Scott gets Watt's Top 5 drummers, including Keith Moon, Stewart Copeland, Chad Smith and Bill Ward. One of the most accomplished producers of his generation sits down for a conversation about the hustle, the hits and what happens when the kid who grew up worshipping rock & roll gets handed the keys to the room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bad Nerves join Scott Lipps for a new episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service. The band takes us back to the very beginning—from a Christmas text that helped start Bad Nerves to their earliest gigs, first rehearsal space and the records that made them want to play music. They get into the current state of rock and punk, whether rock music has become too safe, and the new generation of bands pushing things forward. Bad Nerves also talk about opening for the Sex Pistols, meeting Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard, Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, The Hives, Turnstile, CBGB and their favorite new punk bands. Plus, the band addresses the conversation around backing tracks, explains how the business side of music has changed, and talks about the pressure surrounding their new record. Another episode of Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, presented by SPIN. Subscribe for more conversations with the biggest names in rock, alternative and pop. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 02:39 The Origins of Bad Nerves — It Started With a Christmas Text 06:43 The First Albums They Ever Bought 07:59 Their First Gigs 12:55 Bad Nerves Address the Backing Tracks Conversation 14:00 Meeting Sam 17:11 Their Musical Heroes 18:50 Their First Rehearsal Space 21:01 The Early Days of Bad Nerves 22:32 Has Rock Music Become Too Safe? 23:48 The New Record 24:40 Meeting Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard 26:36 The Singles From the New Record 28:45 The Pressure of Making a New Record 35:21 Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong 38:25 Opening for the Sex Pistols 40:36 How the Music Business Has Changed 42:05 CBGB 44:27 Turnstile 45:18 The Return of Rock Music 50:23 The Hives 51:01 The Best New Punk Bands #BadNerves #PunkRock #RockNRoll #LippsService #SPIN https://www.patreon.com/lippsservice666. Please join or Patreon!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh, Jake and Danny discuss the band's return following nearly two years of silence, the internet rumors that Greta Van Fleet had broken up, their intimate Bowery Ballroom underplay show, the upcoming album Palace for the People, and the creative reset that inspired an entirely new era for the band. The conversation explores growing up in Frankenmuth, Michigan, the influence of their parents' vinyl collection, the story behind their first gigs at Jan's Bar, their meteoric rise to fame, winning a Grammy, navigating social media, working with producer Mike Elizondo, AI in music, rock's resurgence, and the brotherhood that continues to drive Greta Van Fleet forward. Plus: the backstories behind "Play Your Games" and "Saw You Stand," the loss of Grandma Greta, their favorite films, iconic vinyl records, and a hilarious running joke throughout the interview: "See You In Court!" Subscribe for more conversations with the biggest names in music. #GretaVanFleet #ScottLipps #lippsservice #GretaVanFleet #JoshKiszka #JakeKiszka #DannyWagner #SamKiszka #PalaceForThePeople Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donnie Vie joins Scott Lipps for a revealing episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service, looking back at the rise, fall and complicated history of Enuff Z’Nuff. Donnie takes Scott back to his childhood and discovering the Beatles, recognizing his gift for songwriting, meeting Chip Z’Nuff and forming the partnership that would eventually lead to Enuff Z’Nuff. He opens up about signing a record deal, breaking through during the height of the hair-metal era, touring with some of rock’s biggest bands, and what it was like being on the verge of becoming a massive band. Donnie also gets candid about the darker side of the story: partying, the toll of rock ’n’ roll, being fired from Enuff Z’Nuff, rebuilding his life and eventually reconciling with Chip. Plus, Donnie discusses his solo career, reaching out to Little Steven, owning his music, his love of the Beatles, his White Album, and his Top 5 bands. Subscribe to Lipps Service for more conversations with the biggest names in music. Presented by SPIN Magazine. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:55 Early Life & Influences 03:25 Thrown Into the Mix 05:45 Music of Donnie’s Childhood 06:43 Donnie’s Approach to Songwriting 08:51 Recognizing the Gift 10:25 If You Could Go Back… 11:10 Meeting Chip & Record Deals 14:02 Magic in the Air of Chicago 14:34 Striking a Deal 16:45 When the Sound Doesn’t Match the Look 18:08 Opening for Hair Metal Legends 20:05 The Hollywood Handshake 21:13 On the Edge of Becoming a Massive Band 23:00 Partying Takes the Front Seat 24:25 Breaking Down the Sound & Going Solo 25:45 Did Grunge Kill Hair Metal? 28:32 The Full-Ring Circus of Touring 32:20 Was Partying Ever Fun? 33:08 The Toll of Rock ’n’ Roll 34:20 Being Fired From the Band 35:00 Reconciling With Chip 36:04 Rebuilding & Reuniting 38:05 Back in the Saddle With the Boys 40:05 When Songs Reveal Themselves 41:44 Watching the Band From the Outside 44:02 One More Ride? 45:20 Solo vs. Being in a Band 48:00 A Surge of Recognition & New Friendships 49:00 Reaching Out to Little Steven 50:23 “I Could Save the World” 51:52 Getting the Rug Pulled Out 53:03 Owning the Music 54:50 Randy Jackson & Zebra 55:54 Donnie’s Top 5 Bands 58:40 The Rush of the First Concert 1:00:30 Rembrandts in the Trash? 1:02:05 Beatles Records & Donnie’s White Album 1:04:00 No Booze on Sundays 1:04:50 Outro #DonnieVie #EnuffZNuff #LippsService #SPIN #RockNRoll #HairMetal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Ness joins Scott Lipps for a revealing conversation about nearly 50 years of Social Distortion, surviving the early Los Angeles punk scene and the experiences that shaped one of punk rock’s most recognizable voices. Mike looks back on his formative years, his complicated childhood and the formation of Social Distortion. He shares incredible stories involving The Clash, the Ramones and Sid Vicious, recalls the notorious “Black Hole” apartment and opens up about the reckless period when he nearly lost his life. Ness also discusses Social Distortion’s breakthrough, the country music that has always influenced his songwriting and the making of the band’s eighth studio album, Born to Kill—their first new studio record in 15 years. In one of the episode’s most personal moments, Mike talks about his battle with tonsil cancer, the fear that he might never sing again and how the experience changed his perspective on life and music. Stick around as Mike reveals the five songs that shaped him and names five newer punk bands carrying the music forward. Subscribe to Lipps Service for more conversations with the biggest names in music. Presented by SPIN Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Magnus Ferrell joins Scott Lipps for a new episode of SPIN’s Lipps Service to talk about growing up as the son of Will Ferrell, finding his own identity as a musician, and what it’s like pursuing a career when people already know your last name. Magnus opens up about his musical upbringing, his parents’ support, the advice that shaped him, working with Gabe Yaron and developing his “groove therapy” sound. He also talks about the “nepo baby” conversation, signing his record deal, imposter syndrome and the breakout success of “Asleep Talking.” Plus, Magnus shares some incredible Will Ferrell stories — from his dad DJing at USC to showing up to prom in a medieval outfit — and reveals his Top 5 artists of all time and Top 5 Will Ferrell movies. Subscribe to Lipps Service for more conversations with the biggest names in music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caleb Shomo joins Scott Lipps for a revealing conversation about his journey from the Ohio music scene and Attack Attack! to becoming the frontman and creative force behind Beartooth. Caleb looks back at the early days of crabcore, growing up in a religious household, joining Attack Attack! as a teenager and spending his formative years on the road. He opens up about depression, drinking, sobriety and the circumstances that ultimately led him to leave Attack Attack! and start Beartooth. He also talks about publicly coming out, how that changed the way he approached Beartooth's new album *Pure Ecstasy*, and the role Jordan Fish played in encouraging him to make the record as personal and honest as possible. Plus, Caleb breaks down the new music, his changing image and creative energy, and gives Scott his Top 5 heavy bands of all time and favorite new pop artists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Morello joins Scott Lipps for a career-spanning episode of Lipps Service, going from his childhood and earliest musical influences to Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, Bruce Springsteen, Black Sabbath and his new solo album. Morello talks about discovering Rush and KISS, the Gene Simmons story, finding a noose in his family’s garage as a teenager, his first band Lock Up and how he developed one of the most distinctive guitar styles in rock history. He takes us inside the origins of Rage Against the Machine, including the early connection to Maynard James Keenan and Tool, and explains where the name Rage Against the Machine came from. Morello also looks back on the formation of Audioslave with Rick Rubin and meeting Chris Cornell, playing alongside Bruce Springsteen, and serving as musical director for Back to the Beginning, the historic final performance by Ozzy Osbourne and the original Black Sabbath. Plus, Tom discusses making music with his son Roman Morello, his new album *Everyone Gets Everything They Want*, the Power to the People Festival, and reveals his Top 5 underrated guitar players and Top 5 guitar solos of all time. #rock #tommorello #rageagainstthemachine #ozzy #chriscornell #audioslave #metal #springsteen *Everyone Gets Everything They Want* arrives September 25. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pennywise frontman Jim Lindberg joins Scott Lipps for a deep dive into the history of one of Southern California’s most influential punk bands. Jim looks back on growing up in Hermosa Beach, discovering punk rock, becoming born again and making the decision to walk into the garage where Pennywise was rehearsing—a moment that changed his life. He shares stories about Fletcher Dragge, the rise of Epitaph Records, touring with The Offspring, the impact of surf and skate videos, the Warped Tour and the tragic loss of founding bassist Jason Thirsk. Jim also discusses fatherhood, the anger behind Pennywise’s music and the younger bands keeping punk alive today. Pennywise emerged from Hermosa Beach in 1988 and helped define the Southern California skate-punk sound. The band’s current lineup features Jim Lindberg, Fletcher Dragge, Byron McMackin and Randy Bradbury. Subscribe for more episodes of Lipps Service with Scott Lipps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sawyer Hill joins Scott Lipps for a new episode of Lipps Service to talk about his unconventional upbringing in Arkansas, growing up in a deeply religious Pentecostal environment, discovering rock music, and the unlikely path that led him to becoming one of rock’s rising young artists. Sawyer opens up about speaking in tongues, his grandfather the preacher, what music he was allowed to listen to growing up, and the story of how Pokémon somehow resulted in a whipping. He also talks about considering a future working in a morgue and pathology, finding bandmates through Craigslist, finding his own singing voice, and what happened when his music suddenly went viral. Sawyer gets into the current state of music marketing, Yungblud, the conversation around “industry plants,” and the process behind his new album, **Everybody’s Home, Nobody’s Happy**. Plus, Sawyer discusses “Tying the Noose,” “Going to Hell,” his weirdest-ever gig, what makes a perfect song, the one song he wishes he wrote, his favorite debut album, Folsom Prison, and his Top 5 newer artists. Another great conversation on Lipps Service with Scott Lipps. # CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 02:00 The Current State of Music Marketing 04:35 Sawyer Hill’s Upbringing 05:07 Growing Up With His Mom 06:30 Growing Up Pentecostal 07:25 Speaking in Tongues 10:52 The Morgue & Pathology 11:14 Getting a Job at the Morgue 15:25 What Music He Was Allowed to Hear 16:45 Learning the Ukulele 19:22 Growing Up in Arkansas 21:27 Finding Drummers on Craigslist 23:27 Pokémon, Religious School & Getting Whipped 25:07 His Grandfather the Preacher 27:37 Looking Back on His Childhood 29:53 Going Viral 31:08 Yungblud & “Industry Plants” 34:58 The New Record & “Tying the Noose” 36:50 His Weirdest Gig: Playing a Funeral 43:30 Making the New Record 46:13 Finding His Voice 49:22 The Meaning Behind the Album Title 50:44 “Going to Hell” 52:18 What Makes a Perfect Song? 54:02 Top 5 Newer Artists 55:57 The Song He Wishes He Wrote 56:31 Best Debut Album 58:09 Folsom Prison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jakob Nowell joins Scott Lipps for an in-depth conversation about growing up as Bradley Nowell's son, stepping into the role of fronting Sublime, creating the band's new music, and finding his own identity as an artist. Jakob reflects on the responsibility of carrying one of rock's most beloved legacies, the emotional moments that shaped him, the new generation of punk and alternative music, Sunburnt Records, Coachella, the Grammy Museum exhibit, and what comes next for Sublime. Topics include: • Bradley Nowell's legacy • The future of Sublime • The new album • Coachella • Sunburnt Records • The SoCal punk scene • Finding his own voice • Top 5 Sublime songs • Mental health & imposter syndrome • Music inspiration Hosted by Scott Lipps Presented by SPIN Subscribe for more interviews with the biggest names in music every week. 00:00 Intro 01:30 The Donut King 03:43 Jakob on the Grammys 05:12 Reflecting on Bradley Nowell's Legacy 06:10 The Southern California Scene & Sunburnt Records 09:45 The Rise of the New Grunge Movement 10:44 How Coachella Changed Everything 12:56 Celebrating 30 Years of Sublime 13:27 The New Sublime Album 16:21 A Dream About His Dad 18:21 "Nothing Was Ever Handed to You" 21:07 Living With Imposter Syndrome 24:34 Fan Expectations & Moving Sublime Forward 28:22 The Inspiration Behind the New Record 29:31 The Story Behind "Ensenada" 33:00 Top 5 Sublime Songs of All Time #JakobNowell #Sublime #BradleyNowell #SPIN #LippsService #AlternativeRock #RockMusic #PunkRock #ReggaeRock #MusicInterview #MusicPodcast #RockPodcast #Santeria #WhatIGot #badfish https://www.patreon.com/lippsservice666. Please join or Patreon!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DeathbyRomy joins Scott Lipps for an honest conversation about her journey from growing up in California to becoming one of alternative music’s most unique voices. She discusses her new single “2468,” meeting Lady Gaga as a child, Kanye West’s influence, being bullied growing up, signing her first record deal, becoming an independent artist, navigating viral success, mental health, touring with Limp Bizkit, collaborating with Palaye Royale, her love of Björk, the future of rock music, favorite horror films, and what’s next. Subscribe for more conversations with the biggest names in music, film, fashion and culture. 0:00 Intro 1:38 "2468" — The New Single 2:46 Growing Up in California 6:03 Kanye West 7:48 Meeting Lady Gaga as a Kid & Love of Japan 11:42 Hannah Montana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One day before the release of her new album, Music, Fashion, Film, xcx joins Scott Lipps on SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service for an in-depth conversation about creativity, reinvention, and one of pop music’s most influential careers. Charli discusses the inspiration behind Music, Fashion, Film, nearly walking away from music, working with A.G. Cook, growing up during the MySpace era, fashion, filmmaking, visual identity, Martin Scorsese, John Cale, Lou Reed, Andy Warhol, social media, the current state of rock, and much more. The episode concludes with Charli’s Top 5 Underrated Films and Top 5 Charli xcx Songs. If you enjoy conversations with the world’s biggest artists, subscribe and turn on notifications for new episodes every week. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:27 NYC 01:08 Intimate shows 02:29 Growing up (The Monkees, Bread, Britney Spears & Spice Girls) 03:34 MySpace, Uffie & Ed Banger 05:05 Building her own team 08:22 Albums that inspired her 11:26 Early music 12:08 The beginning 14:45 A.G. Cook 18:57 Music, Fashion, Film 19:15 Nearly quitting music 22:22 Album artwork 25:26 John Cale, Lou Reed & Andy Warhol 31:08 Marc Jacobs 32:34 Martin Scorsese 34:48 Music, Fashion, Film creative process 37:50 The future of music & rock 40:39 Visuals 42:03 Songwriting 44:45 David Cronenberg & legacy 47:55 Advice to young artists 50:10 Social media 51:55 Top 5 Underrated Films 56:15 Top 5 Charli xcx Songs #CharliXCX #MusicFashionFilm #LippsService #ScottLipps #SPIN #MusicPodcast #PopMusic #Interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For more than 36 years, 311 have remained one of rock's most unique and enduring bands—blending rock, reggae, hip-hop, funk and metal into a sound entirely their own while keeping the original five members together through decades of touring and platinum-selling albums. On this episode of SPIN Magazine's Lipps Service, Scott Lipps sits down with Nick Hexum, SA Martinez, Chad Sexton, Tim Mahoney and P-Nut to look back at their incredible journey—from growing up in Omaha and moving to Los Angeles together, to recording classics like "Amber," "Love Song," and the breakthrough Blue Album. The band discusses the current state of rock music, artificial intelligence, social media, songwriting, their biggest career moments, the songs they want to be remembered for, their favorite '90s rock albums, and what's next for 311. If you're a longtime Excitable, a fan of alternative rock, or simply love hearing legendary artists tell their stories, this episode is for you. Subscribe for more conversations with the biggest names in music. #311 #NickHexum #SpinMagazine #LippsService #AlternativeRock #RockMusic #Amber #LoveSong #90sRock #MusicPodcast #ScottLipps #RockInterview #311Day #NewMusic #airockmusic 00:00 Intro 01:11 311 Cruise 02:59 36 Years Together 04:03 Early Years in Omaha & First Hearing Rage Against the Machine 06:24 The Omaha Music Scene 10:22 Getting Signed 11:28 Moving to Los Angeles Together 13:18 Working with Producer Eddie Offord 13:52 Merging Hip-Hop with Rock 16:08 Finding Their Scene in Los Angeles 17:05 The Blue Album & Their Breakthrough 18:55 Their First Big Paychecks 20:11 The Story Behind "Amber" 23:15 Social Media 24:23 Their Longest 311 Day Shows 24:44 Recording "Love Song" 25:53 The Secret to Their Longevity 27:54 311 on Artificial Intelligence 30:12 Lyrical Inspiration 30:15 The Current State of Rock 'n' Roll 37:25 Which Songs Should 311 Be Remembered For? 39:58 Their Top 5 Rock Albums of the '90s 43:30 New Music 46:XX Outro / lippsservice666 . Please join or Patreon!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Des Rocs joins SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for an in-depth conversation covering the making of his new album To Hell and Back, working with legendary producer Joe Chiccarelli, the rise of AI in music, building an independent career, the early DIY New York scene, Kelly Clarkson, Dana White, Queens food favorites, and much more. Des Rocs has become one of modern rock’s most exciting artists by combining massive hooks, arena-sized ambition and relentless work ethic. Produced by Joe Chiccarelli, To Hell and Back continues that evolution with some of his biggest songs yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blu DeTiger joins Scott Lipps on SPIN Magazine's Lipps Service for an in-depth conversation about becoming one of today's most exciting bass players. Blu discusses growing up in New York City, learning from mentor Warren McCrae, her early years playing sessions and touring, working with Caroline Polachek, Chromeo and Stargate, the viral videos that launched her career, and developing her signature slap bass style. She also breaks down the bass line from "Whisper," demonstrates techniques live on bass, talks about her signature Fender bass, names her Top 5 bass players, reveals her favorite bass riffs of all time, discusses Rush's Geddy Lee, dreams up a musical supergroup, and shares the New York artists who inspired her. If you love great musicianship, bass guitar, funk, rock, pop or incredible stories from today's most exciting artists, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Young the Giant joins Scott Lipps on SPIN Magazine's Lipps Service for a deep dive into the band's incredible journey—from forming in Irvine, California and playing their earliest shows as The Jakes, to dropping out of Stanford, getting signed as teenagers, and creating some of the defining alternative rock songs of the last two decades. The band discusses the stories behind "Cough Syrup" and "My Body," life in the legendary band house, working with legendary producers Joe Chiccarelli and Brendan O'Brien, recording Victory Garden in Palm Springs and Idyllwild, running into Paul McCartney at Henson Studios, and the unforgettable encounters with Chris Martin and Morrissey. Plus: Radiohead debates, favorite Strokes songs, music that shaped the band, and much more. Young the Giant's new album "Victory Garden" is available now. Subscribe for more conversations with the biggest names in music. #YoungTheGiant #VictoryGarden #LippsService #ScottLipps #SPINMagazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy Corgan joins Scott Lipps on SPIN Magazine's Lipps Service for a deep chronological conversation covering his upbringing in Chicago, discovering guitar, the formation of the Smashing Pumpkins, Gish, Siamese Dream, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, Kurt Cobain, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Courtney Love, Melissa Auf der Maur, Cheap Trick, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Lollapalooza, modern rock, Yungblud, SOMBR, and much more. Billy also shares his favorite Smashing Pumpkins songs, reflects on the competitive nature of the grunge era, discusses hearing "Smells Like Teen Spirit" for the first time, and explains the stories behind classics including "1979," "Tonight, Tonight," and "Bullet With Butterfly Wings." Hosted by Scott Lipps. Subscribe for more interviews with the biggest names in music. #BillyCorgan #SmashingPumpkins #LippsService #SPINMagazine #Nirvana #KurtCobain #CourtneyLove #PearlJam #OzzyOsbourne #BlackSabbath #podcast #alternative 00:53 — Billy Corgan on KISS 03:10 — Why Rush Was So Important 07:14 — Dealing With Critics 09:30 — Critics, Success & The Beach Boys 11:55 — His Podcast, Ratt & Mötley Crüe's Importance 14:29 — Lollapalooza, Hole & The Alternative Explosion 16:12 — Growing Up in Chicago 17:10 — "It Wasn't Uncommon..." (Early Chicago Stories) 18:25 — His Father & Learning Guitar 22:23 — The Marked, Guitar Shredding & Yngwie Malmsteen 24:35 — Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne & Heavy Metal Legacy 30:13 — Why Cheap Trick Matters 35:40 — The First Smashing Pumpkins Gig & Jimmy Chamberlin 40:47 — Gish & Finding His Voice 46:04 — Steve Albini 48:20 — Siamese Dream, Darkness & Creative Pressure 53:36 — The Competitive Nature of Nirvana & Pearl Jam 54:34 — The Story Behind "Today" 56:29 — Hearing "Smells Like Teen Spirit" For The First Time 58:06 — Kurt Cobain 1:03:11 — Mellon Collie and the Grunge Movement 1:05:14 — The Story Behind "1979" 1:07:49 — "Bullet With Butterfly Wings" 1:11:31 — "Tonight, Tonight" 1:12:36 — The Death of Zero 1:16:37 — Melissa Auf der Maur 1:18:09 — Courtney Love, Celebrity Skin & The Press 1:26:12 — SOMBR, Yungblud & Modern Rock 1:32:58 — Billy Corgan's Favorite Smashing Pumpkins Songs 1:35:00 — Top 5 Smashing Pumpkins Songs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DE'WAYNE joins Scott Lipps on SPIN Magazine's Lipps Service for an in-depth conversation about his journey from Spring, Texas to becoming one of the most exciting voices in modern rock. DE'WAYNE discusses growing up in a deeply religious household, discovering music through hip-hop, moving to Los Angeles with only $200, finding inspiration in Radiohead, David Bowie, and Nirvana, and ultimately creating his own lane in rock music. He also talks about touring arenas with Machine Gun Kelly, receiving a life-changing phone call from Lenny Kravitz, collaborating on "Highway Robbery," the resurgence of rock music, Prince's influence, Warped Tour, and the artists leading rock's next generation. If you enjoy long-form conversations with musicians, artists, and cultural icons, subscribe to Lipps Service. #DEWAYNE #LennyKravitz #MGK #RockMusic #LippsService #ScottLipps #SPINMagazine #AlternativeRock #Prince #davidbowie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy Corgan looks back on the early days of The Smashing Pumpkins and how one of the most influential alternative rock bands of all time came together. Watch the full interview on SPIN Magazine's Lipps Service with Scott Lipps. #BillyCorgan #SmashingPumpkins #AlternativeRock #LippsService #ScottLipps #SPINMagazine #RockMusic #90sRock #MusicHistory #rocklegends #BillyCorgan #SmashingPumpkins #LippsService #ScottLipps #SPINMagazine #AlternativeRock #RockMusic #90sRock #MusicPodcast #RockLegend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dasha joins SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for an in-depth conversation about the viral success of “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’),” country music, Taylor Swift, imposter syndrome, online hate, the Spotify Billions Club, ACM nominations, and the pressure of staying relevant after a massive breakout hit. Dasha opens up about growing up in California, moving to Nashville, signing her Sony Germany deal, working with her brother Bardo of Beauty School Dropout, and going from working on a horse farm to becoming one of country music’s fastest rising stars. The conversation also dives into: • Writing “Austin” • The viral line dancing explosion • Taylor Swift obsession • Reading toxic online comments • VMAs & People’s Choice nominations • Grand Ole Opry performance • Spotify Billions Club • Country music becoming genreless • Her new music & upcoming album PLUS: Dasha’s Top 5 New Country Artists and Top 5 Albums That Changed Her Life. Listen to more episodes of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps featuring the biggest names in music, culture and entertainment. #Dasha #Austin #CountryMusic #LippsService 00:00 Intro 00:50 ACM Award Nomination 01:19 Meeting Shania Twain 02:15 Growing Up & Family Life 05:10 Knowing She Wanted Music by Age 10 07:08 Why Country Storytelling Connected With Her 07:49 Taylor Swift Obsession & First Concert (Green Day) 11:00 Her Real Name “Ana” 12:21 Moving to Nashville & Record Deal Journey 13:52 Winning a One-Song Sony Germany Deal 15:24 Writing “Austin” 16:11 Working With Her Brother Bardo 17:08 Feeling Guilty About “Austin” Success 19:19 From Horse Farm Worker to Billion Streams 20:43 Living a “Cameo-Like” Existence 22:44 The Viral Line Dancing Explosion 26:20 The Full Backstory Behind “Austin” 30:58 Drowning in Online Comments 33:25 Dealing With Online Hate Emotionally 34:08 Reading the Comments 35:05 Getting Award Nominations 35:49 From $900 to a Billion Streams 38:05 Imposter Syndrome & People’s Choice Nomination 40:44 Thomas Rhett, Keith Urban & Manifestation 41:42 Grand Ole Opry Performance & “Ana” 42:55 Entering Spotify’s Billions Club 44:43 The Importance of Virality 46:05 VMAs Experience 49:11 The New Record 50:01 Pressure to Stay Relevant After “Austin” 52:15 Her Songwriting Process 55:08 Country Music Becoming Genreless 56:19 Top 5 New Country Artists 57:20 Top 5 Albums That Changed Her Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dasha joins SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for an in-depth conversation about the viral success of “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’),” country music, Taylor Swift, imposter syndrome, online hate, the Spotify Billions Club, ACM nominations, and the pressure of staying relevant after a massive breakout hit. Dasha opens up about growing up in California, moving to Nashville, signing her Sony Germany deal, working with her brother Bardo of Beauty School Dropout, and going from working on a horse farm to becoming one of country music’s fastest rising stars. The conversation also dives into: • Writing “Austin” • The viral line dancing explosion • Taylor Swift obsession • Reading toxic online comments • VMAs & People’s Choice nominations • Grand Ole Opry performance • Spotify Billions Club • Country music becoming genreless • Her new music & upcoming album PLUS: Dasha’s Top 5 New Country Artists and Top 5 Albums That Changed Her Life. Listen to more episodes of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps featuring the biggest names in music, culture and entertainment. 00:00 Intro 00:50 ACM Award Nomination 01:19 Meeting Shania Twain 02:15 Growing Up & Family Life 05:10 Knowing She Wanted Music by Age 10 07:08 Why Country Storytelling Connected With Her 07:49 Taylor Swift Obsession & First Concert (Green Day) 11:00 Her Real Name “Ana” 12:21 Moving to Nashville & Record Deal Journey 13:52 Winning a One-Song Sony Germany Deal 15:24 Writing “Austin” 16:11 Working With Her Brother Bardo 17:08 Feeling Guilty About “Austin” Success 19:19 From Horse Farm Worker to Billion Streams 20:43 Living a “Cameo-Like” Existence 22:44 The Viral Line Dancing Explosion 26:20 The Full Backstory Behind “Austin” 30:58 Drowning in Online Comments 33:25 Dealing With Online Hate Emotionally 34:08 Reading the Comments 35:05 Getting Award Nominations 35:49 From $900 to a Billion Streams 38:05 Imposter Syndrome & People’s Choice Nomination 40:44 Thomas Rhett, Keith Urban & Manifestation 41:42 Grand Ole Opry Performance & “Ana” 42:55 Entering Spotify’s Billions Club 44:43 The Importance of Virality 46:05 VMAs Experience 49:11 The New Record 50:01 Pressure to Stay Relevant After “Austin” 52:15 Her Songwriting Process 55:08 Country Music Becoming Genreless 56:19 Top 5 New Country Artists 57:20 Top 5 Albums That Changed Her Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny Franck of Bilmuri joins SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for a deep dive into the rise of one of heavy music’s most genre-defying projects. Johnny discusses growing up in Ohio’s metalcore scene, early influences like AC/DC and Led Zeppelin, the rise of Attack Attack!, creating Bilmuri as a personal creative outlet, blending country music with heavy music, touring with Sleep Token and Bad Omens, signing with Columbia Records, and the massive success of tracks like “Better Hell” and “Always Let You Down.” Johnny also opens up about authenticity, internet culture, producing other bands, bizarre video concepts, dream collaborators including Tyler Hubbard and BABYMETAL, and shares his Top 5 metal bands and underrated rock artists. Interview by Scott Lipps. 00:00:24 on Nashville 02:16 on growing up in Ohio and the metalcore scene 03:36 on early life 05:12 on AC/DC, Led Zeppelin 08:10 on Ohio’s thriving metal scene 10:03 strangest show ever played 11:32 on the genre bending that’s Bilmuri 12:20 on Attack Attack! 16:19 on needing a personal outlet during Attack Attack! 18:26 on producing other bands 19:08 on the birth of Bilmuri 21:03 where the name Bilmuri comes from 24:08 on “country-core” 24:57 on his love for country music 26:56 on Gabi Rose 28:43 on Sleep Token 30:17 on signing to a major label 34:00 on authenticity 35:00 on the “Better Hell” video 38:51 on Bilmuri’s massive body of work 40:30 on the songwriting process 41:55 on pressure after AMERICAN MOTOR SPORTS 43:44 the story behind “More Than Hate” 47:32 on the guitar solo contest 50:15 on “Always Let You Down” 51:00 on Bad Omens & A Day To Remember 53:00 on chaotic song titles 54:00 on weird video concepts 56:38 Jeremy McKinnon’s reaction to the video 58:55 on reading YouTube comments 59:40 on touring 1:02:11 dream collaborators 1:02:55 Top 5 metal bands 1:07:43 Top 5 underrated rock bands Subscribe for more interviews with the biggest names in music. #Bilmuri #JohnnyFranck #SleepToken #BadOmens #AttackAttack #Metalcore #CountryCore #ADayToRemember #JeremyMcKinnon #BringMeTheHorizon #Metallica #SPIN #LippsService Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny Franck of Bilmuri joins SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for a deep dive into the rise of one of heavy music’s most genre-defying projects. Johnny discusses growing up in Ohio’s metalcore scene, early influences like AC/DC and Led Zeppelin, the rise of Attack Attack!, creating Bilmuri as a personal creative outlet, blending country music with heavy music, touring with Sleep Token and Bad Omens, signing with Columbia Records, and the massive success of tracks like “Better Hell” and “Always Let You Down.” Johnny also opens up about authenticity, internet culture, producing other bands, bizarre video concepts, dream collaborators including Tyler Hubbard and BABYMETAL, and shares his Top 5 metal bands and underrated rock artists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Failure returns to SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for one of their deepest interviews yet. Ken Andrews, Greg Edwards, and Kelli Scott sit down to discuss the legacy of Fantastic Planet, the chaos of the 1990s alternative rock scene, addiction, sobriety, the band’s breakup and reunion, and why their music has continued to resonate with newer generations decades later. The conversation dives into the making of their documentary Every Time You Lose Your Mind, their connection to Maynard James Keenan and Tool, touring during the golden era of alternative rock, working with Steve Albini, the rise of LA’s underground club scene, and how bands like Paramore, Deftones, and Tool helped carry Failure’s influence forward. The band also opens up about Hayley Williams’ admiration for Failure and her appearance on “The Rising Skyline.” Scott and the band also explore the sonic experimentation behind Failure’s music, the emotional themes woven throughout Fantastic Planet, the stories behind songs like “Stuck on You,” and others, plus how the modern music industry compares to the Slash Records and Warner Bros era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam joins SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for a deep dive into the birth of the Seattle music movement, the formation of Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog, Mother Love Bone, Green River, Chris Cornell, Eddie Vedder, Neil Young, Andrew Watt, AI in music, and the future of rock and roll. Stone opens up about losing Andy Wood, meeting Eddie Vedder for the first time, writing classic Pearl Jam songs like “Black,” “Alive,” and “Once,” touring with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, working with Neil Young and Iggy Pop, and why younger fans may finally be rediscovering real rock music again. PLUS: • Top 5 Seattle bands of all time • Top 5 punk bands • Top 5 Pearl Jam songs • Thoughts on AI and modern music • The new grunge movement • Bad Nerves, Tigercub & the future of rock Welcome to SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service — hosted by Scott Lipps. 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:00 Family life & meeting Steve Turner 00:04:27 Art school years 00:05:30 The first record that changed his life 00:06:15 The formation of Green River 00:07:50 What Seattle was like growing up 00:09:10 NWOBHM, Mötley Crüe & Jane’s Addiction influences 00:12:46 From Green River to Mother Love Bone 00:14:23 The early Seattle music community 00:15:15 Andy Wood & Mother Love Bone 00:19:50 The incredible talent coming out of Seattle 00:20:53 Losing Andy Wood 00:21:47 Temple of the Dog, Chris Cornell & Sub Pop 00:25:06 Meeting Eddie Vedder 00:31:05 Eddie Vedder’s lyrics 00:32:21 “Black,” “Animal” & “Once” 00:34:35 Mike McCready 00:36:46 Touring with the Red Hot Chili Peppers 00:38:55 Adjusting to fame 00:42:18 Recording Mirror Ball with Neil Young 00:44:06 Working with Iggy Pop, Chad Smith & Andrew Watt 00:44:52 Andrew Watt’s process with Pearl Jam 00:48:14 Loosegroove Records, Bad Nerves, Tigercub & Queens of the Stone Age 00:53:30 Is rock and roll making a comeback? 00:55:22 AI and the future of music 00:56:53 The new grunge movement 00:57:47 Top 5 Seattle artists of all time 01:01:12 Top 5 punk bands 01:03:56 Top 5 Pearl Jam songs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before Pearl Jam changed rock forever, there was Green River, Mother Love Bone, and a Seattle scene exploding with creativity. In this teaser from SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service, Stone Gossard reflects on meeting Andy Wood, the rise of Seattle grunge, how Jane’s Addiction inspired a generation, and the heartbreaking losses of Andy Wood, Chris Cornell, Kurt Cobain, and Layne Staley. Stone also dives into the early days of Pearl Jam, the momentum building in Seattle, and the emotional origins of Temple of the Dog. 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:00 Family life & meeting Steve Turner 00:04:27 Art school years 00:05:30 The first record that changed his life 00:06:15 The formation of Green River 00:07:50 What Seattle was like growing up 00:09:10 NWOBHM, Mötley Crüe & Jane’s Addiction influences 00:12:46 From Green River to Mother Love Bone 00:14:23 The early Seattle music community 00:15:15 Andy Wood & Mother Love Bone 00:19:50 The incredible talent coming out of Seattle 00:20:53 Losing Andy Wood 00:21:47 Temple of the Dog, Chris Cornell & Sub Pop 00:25:06 Meeting Eddie Vedder 00:31:05 Eddie Vedder’s lyrics 00:32:21 “Black,” “Animal” & “Once” 00:34:35 Mike McCready 00:36:46 Touring with the Red Hot Chili Peppers 00:38:55 Adjusting to fame 00:42:18 Recording Mirror Ball with Neil Young 00:44:06 Working with Iggy Pop, Chad Smith & Andrew Watt 00:44:52 Andrew Watt’s process with Pearl Jam 00:48:14 Loosegroove Records, Bad Nerves, Tigercub & Queens of the Stone Age 00:53:30 Is rock and roll making a comeback? 00:55:22 AI and the future of music 00:56:53 The new grunge movement 00:57:47 Top 5 Seattle artists of all time 01:01:12 Top 5 punk bands 01:03:56 Top 5 Pearl Jam songs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From fronting 4 Non Blondes and writing the global anthem “What’s Up?”… to becoming one of the most influential songwriters and producers in modern music history, Linda Perry joins SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for one of her most revealing interviews ever. Linda opens up about growing up in a difficult household, surviving addiction, almost overdosing at 16, falling off a building while on acid, the meteoric rise of 4 Non Blondes, and why she walked away from fame at the height of the band’s success. She also discusses writing and producing “What’s Up?”, working with Christina Aguilera on “Beautiful,” collaborating with artists like Dolly Parton and Adele, returning to solo music after 25 years, and the deeply personal themes behind her new album and documentary Let It Die Here. This is Linda Perry raw, unfiltered, emotional, funny, fearless — and completely honest. #LindaPerry #4NonBlondes #WhatsUp #ChristinaAguilera #Pink #lippss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From fronting 4 Non Blondes and writing the global anthem “What’s Up?”… to becoming one of the most influential songwriters and producers in modern music history, Linda Perry joins SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for one of her most revealing interviews ever. Linda opens up about growing up in a difficult household, surviving addiction, almost overdosing at 16, falling off a building while on acid, the meteoric rise of 4 Non Blondes, and why she walked away from fame at the height of the band’s success. She also discusses writing and producing “What’s Up?”, working with Christina Aguilera on “Beautiful,” collaborating with artists like Dolly Parton and Adele, returning to solo music after 25 years, and the deeply personal themes behind her new album and documentary Let It Die Here. This is Linda Perry raw, unfiltered, emotional, funny, fearless — and completely honest. TIMESTAMPS 00:01:17 – The San Francisco music scene 00:02:40 – The Let It Die Here documentary 00:08:30 – Growing up in Springfield & family life 00:09:49 – Discovering Karen Carpenter 00:09:51 – First concerts: The Plasmatics & Wendy O. Williams 00:16:44 – The new record & relationship with her mother 00:21:14 – Nearly overdosing at 16 00:26:21 – Falling off a building while on acid 00:29:30 – Her brother Jon & her entry into music 00:33:06 – Meeting the members of 4 Non Blondes 00:35:00 – Turning down record labels 00:37:27 – Writing “What’s Up?” 00:41:16 – Producing “What’s Up?” 00:42:58 – Depression after success 00:44:54 – The second 4 Non Blondes record & leaving the band 00:46:00 – Walking away from fame + The Who story 00:50:15 – Dolly Parton, Adele & artists who surprised her 00:54:00 – Returning as a solo artist 00:55:28 – “Beautiful” & Christina Aguilera 00:59:25 – “Feathers in a Storm” 01:02:23 – Keeping songs for herself 01:02:38 – Do labels still know how to develop artists? 01:04:13 – Artists with longevity potential 01:09:41 – Linda Perry’s Top 5 Voices of All Time Subscribe for more episodes of SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service with Scott Lipps featuring the biggest names in music, culture, and entertainment. #LindaPerry #4NonBlondes #WhatsUp #ChristinaAguilera #Pink #LippsService Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service, hosted by Scott Lipps… In this episode, Scott sits down with The Lemon Twigs — brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario — for a deep dive into their journey from Long Island to becoming one of the most unique bands in modern rock. They talk about growing up on The Beatles and The Beach Boys, singing harmonies with their parents, getting into Broadway at a young age, and forming the band that would become The Lemon Twigs. The conversation covers their early recordings with Jonathan Rado of Foxygen, their breakout album Do Hollywood, and surreal moments like getting recognition from Elton John and collaborating with Todd Rundgren. They also get into: * Analog vs digital recording * Whether they were “born in the wrong era” * The reality of being an indie band today * Dream collaborators like Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan * Their latest record and upcoming tour Plus — a classic Beatles debate: John vs Paul… who’s better? If you like the show, make sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment — and come see us live at Silver Lining Lounge in NYC. 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:47 – Growing Up on Long Island 00:03:01 – Their Dad’s Beatles & British Invasion Influence 00:04:31 – Were They Born in the Wrong Era? 00:07:04 – Getting into Broadway & Acting Young 00:08:27 – Watching The Beatles & Beach Boys on TV 00:09:50 – Singing 4-Part Harmonies with Family 00:11:32 – Brotherly Dynamic 00:15:34 – Forming The Lemon Twigs 00:15:45 – Connecting with Jonathan Rado (Foxygen) 00:18:59 – Early Releases 00:19:33 – Analog vs Digital Recording 00:22:11 – Validation from Jonathan Rado 00:23:39 – First Trip to Los Angeles to Record 00:24:21 – Making Do Hollywood 00:25:16 – First Big NYC Show at Webster Hall 00:27:40 – Getting the Call from Elton John 00:29:24 – Working with Todd Rundgren 00:34:08 – Dream Collaborators (McCartney, Dylan) 00:35:02 – Working with Thundercat 00:37:14 – The New Record 00:42:13 – Writing “2 or 3” in Buenos Aires 00:45:08 – The New Tour 00:45:42 – Being an Indie Band Today (Financial Reality) 00:48:36 – What Success Means Now 00:52:30 – Artists That Deserve More Love (Graham Parsons, etc.) 00:55:58 – Recording with Sean Lennon 00:56:55 – Top 5 Songs They Wish They Wrote 00:59:22 – NYC vs LA 01:04:25 – Best Beatles Song + John vs Paul Debate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service, hosted by Scott Lipps… In this episode, Scott sits down with The Lemon Twigs — brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario — for a deep dive into their journey from Long Island to becoming one of the most unique bands in modern rock. They talk about growing up on The Beatles and The Beach Boys, singing harmonies with their parents, getting into Broadway at a young age, and forming the band that would become The Lemon Twigs. The conversation covers their early recordings with Jonathan Rado of Foxygen, their breakout album Do Hollywood, and surreal moments like getting recognition from Elton John and collaborating with Todd Rundgren. They also get into: * Analog vs digital recording * Whether they were “born in the wrong era” * The reality of being an indie band today * Dream collaborators like Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan * Their latest record and upcoming tour Plus — a classic Beatles debate: John vs Paul… who’s better? If you like the show, make sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment — and come see us live at Silver Lining Lounge in NYC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary vocalist Lou Gramm joins SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for a deep, career-spanning conversation—from early struggles to global superstardom with Foreigner. Lou opens up about his beginnings, the formation of Foreigner with Mick Jones, getting rejected by record labels, and ultimately creating some of the biggest rock anthems of all time. He shares stories about opening for KISS, encounters with Aretha Franklin, and working with legendary producer Mutt Lange. We also dive into classics like “I Want to Know What Love Is,” the evolution of Foreigner’s sound, Lou’s current relationship with Mick Jones, and his thoughts on modern versions of legacy bands touring today. Plus—Lou reflects on his new album Released, retirement, and the legacy he’s most proud of. If you’re a fan of classic rock, songwriting, and real music industry stories, this is one you don’t want to miss. #LouGramm #Foreigner #ClassicRock #RockHistory #LippsService #MusicInterview #MickJones #IWantToKnowWhatLoveIs #RockLegends #BehindTheMusic #70sRock #80sRock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary vocalist Lou Gramm joins SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for a deep, career-spanning conversation—from early struggles to global superstardom with Foreigner. Lou opens up about his beginnings, the formation of Foreigner with Mick Jones, getting rejected by record labels, and ultimately creating some of the biggest rock anthems of all time. He shares stories about opening for KISS, encounters with Aretha Franklin, and working with legendary producer Mutt Lange. We also dive into classics like “I Want to Know What Love Is,” the evolution of Foreigner’s sound, Lou’s current relationship with Mick Jones, and his thoughts on modern versions of legacy bands touring today. Plus—Lou reflects on his new album Released, retirement, and the legacy he’s most proud of. If you’re a fan of classic rock, songwriting, and real music industry stories, this is one you don’t want to miss. 00:00:55 – Where It All Started 00:09:40 – How Singing Began 00:11:45 – The Black Sheep Era 00:14:25 – Influence of Steve Marriott 00:17:50 – Early Capitol Records Deal 00:19:00 – Opening for KISS 00:28:30 – Getting Dropped by the Label 00:30:03 – The Call from Mick Jones / Joining Foreigner 00:35:35 – Early Songwriting Sessions 00:35:52 – Writing “Long, Long Way From Home” 00:36:33 – From Rejection to Millions 00:39:39 – Aretha Franklin Encounter 00:40:24 – Foreigner / Heart Story 00:42:36 – Mutt Lange & “Juke Box Hero” 00:44:48 – The Shift in Foreigner 00:47:49 – “I Want to Know What Love Is” 00:52:19 – The Power of Ballads 00:53:09 – Relationship with Mick Jones Today 00:53:40 – New Album Released 00:55:25 – Retirement 00:55:40 – What He’s Most Proud Of 01:01:14 – “Tribute Band” Debate 01:01:50 – Top 5: Best ‘70s Bands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy Gnecco of OURS joins SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for a deep, emotional and unfiltered conversation. From early influences like Run DMC and Michael Jackson, to discovering his signature multi-octave voice, Jimmy walks through the full journey — from forming OURS in the early 90s to landing a major deal with DreamWorks Records and releasing Distorted Lullabies. He opens up about working with Rick Rubin, collaborating with Brian May for Spider-Man 2, and being considered for bands like Velvet Revolver, INXS, and Alice in Chains. This episode dives into artistry, industry pressure, staying authentic, and what it really means to be a lifelong musician. Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes of Lipps Service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hellp join SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for a deep dive into their journey — from early struggles and living out of a car, to building a cult following and releasing their sophomore album Riviera. Noah Dillon and Chandler Ransom Lucy open up about their origins, the intersection of fashion and music, being discovered through the LA creative scene, and how their sound has evolved into something entirely their own. They also break down the meaning behind Riviera, discuss the idea of “indie sleaze,” reflect on influences like Lou Reed, Oasis, and Blink-182, and share their Top 5 Nine Inch Nails songs. From chaos to control, underground to global — this is The Hellp story in full. #TheHellp #Riviera #LippsService #SPINMagazine #IndieSleaze #MusicPodcast #NewMusic #AlternativeMusic #RockRevival #NineInchNails #FashionMeetsMusic #UndergroundMusic #LAArtists #PodcastClips #MusicInterview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hellp join SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for a deep dive into their journey — from early struggles and living out of a car, to building a cult following and releasing their sophomore album Riviera. Noah Dillon and Chandler Ransom Lucy open up about their origins, the intersection of fashion and music, being discovered through the LA creative scene, and how their sound has evolved into something entirely their own. They also break down the meaning behind Riviera, discuss the idea of “indie sleaze,” reflect on influences like Lou Reed, Oasis, and Blink-182, and share their Top 5 Nine Inch Nails songs. From chaos to control, underground to global — this is The Hellp story in full. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with rising artist Honest AV for one of his most raw and honest conversations yet. Growing up in Pierce City, Missouri, Honest AV faced poverty, addiction in his household, and devastating personal loss — including the deaths of his father and brother. At one point, he says he was just one bad decision away from going to jail. But everything changed when he found music. From recording songs as a teenager to posting relentlessly on TikTok — even making up to $10,000 a month — Honest AV built a following from the ground up. His breakout song “Overdose” connected deeply with fans, turning personal trauma into something that resonated around the world. In this episode, Honest AV opens up about: Growing up in Missouri and trying to escape Family struggles and addiction Losing his father, brother, and best friend The moment everything changed with TikTok The story behind “Overdose” and “Feel Something” His musical influences and creative journey His Top 5 artists of all time This is one of the most honest and emotional episodes of Lipps Service to date. #HonestAV #LippsService #MusicPodcast #PodcastInterview #RisingArtist #FromNothing #RealStory #TikTokArtist #Overdose #hiphopinterview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with rising artist honestav for one of his most raw and honest conversations yet. Growing up in Pierce City, Missouri, Honest AV faced poverty, addiction in his household, and devastating personal loss — including the deaths of his father and brother. At one point, he says he was just one bad decision away from going to jail. But everything changed when he found music. From recording songs as a teenager to posting relentlessly on TikTok — even making up to $10,000 a month — honestav built a following from the ground up. His breakout song “Overdose” connected deeply with fans, turning personal trauma into something that resonated around the world. In this episode, honestav opens up about: Growing up in Missouri and trying to escape Family struggles and addiction Losing his father, brother, and best friend The moment everything changed with TikTok The story behind “Overdose” and “Feel Something” His musical influences and creative journey His Top 5 artists of all time This is one of the most honest and emotional episodes of Lipps Service to date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with Jay Buchanan, frontman of Rival Sons, for a deep and personal conversation about his debut solo album Weapons of Beauty. Jay opens up about performing at Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s final show, Back to the Beginning, and what it felt like witnessing the end of an era from the stage. He reflects on legacy, evolution, and what it means to carry rock music forward. The conversation dives into the making of Weapons of Beauty, written in isolation in an underground Mojave Desert bunker and produced by Dave Cobb. Jay discusses the album’s stripped-down sound, themes of grief and vulnerability, and why this record couldn’t exist within Rival Sons. Jay also talks about his acting debut in Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, the influence of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska, the future of Rival Sons, and his favorite singer-songwriters of all time. This is Jay Buchanan like you’ve never heard him before — raw, reflective, and completely unfiltered. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:44 Back to the Beginning 00:02:53 Ozzy, Sabbath & Final Show Reflections 00:10:10 Performing That Night 00:11:35 The New Record 00:17:13 Writing in a Mojave Desert Bunker 00:19:55 Lyrical Themes 00:21:30 Recording Process 00:26:48 Personal Side of the Album 00:29:43 Rival Sons Today 00:33:05 Weapons of Beauty Deep Dive 00:37:11 Springsteen Film Role 00:47:40 Nebraska Parallels 00:51:05 New Rival Sons Music 00:55:20 Top 5 Singer-Songwriters 1:03:51 What’s a Perfect Record? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with Jay Buchanan of Rival Sons for a deep and revealing conversation about his debut solo album Weapons of Beauty.Jay reflects on performing at Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s final show, Back to the Beginning, and what it meant to witness the end of an era from the stage. From there, the conversation shifts into his most personal work yet — a stripped-down, acoustically driven record written in isolation in a Mojave Desert bunker and produced by Dave Cobb.Jay opens up about the album’s themes of grief, vulnerability, and storytelling, the creative process behind Weapons of Beauty, and why this project couldn’t exist within Rival Sons. He also discusses getting the call to appear in Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, the influence of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska, new Rival Sons music, and his all-time favorite singer-songwriters.A raw, introspective conversation with one of rock’s most powerful voices.#ozzy #ozzyosbourne #rivalsons #rocknroll #solo #music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with alternative rock icon Melissa Auf der Maur. Best known for her time in Hole during the Live Through This era and later with The Smashing Pumpkins alongside Billy Corgan, Melissa takes us inside one of the most defining moments in music history — the 1990s alternative explosion. Melissa opens up about playing on Courtney Love’s new record, the possibility of a Hole reunion, her decision to step away from music, and her life today in upstate New York. She reflects on growing up in Montreal, her first musical memories, and how she discovered her voice through bass and photography. The conversation dives deep into her relationships with Courtney Love, Billy Corgan, Dave Grohl, and Jeff Buckley, along with firsthand stories from the Nirvana era, the feminist movement in rock, and the raw energy of Hole’s early shows. Melissa also discusses her new memoir Even the Good Girls Will Cry, featuring never-before-seen photos and personal stories from inside the 90s alternative scene. Plus — Top 5 Hole songs, Smashing Pumpkins songs, and bass players. #hole #alternative #smashingpumpkins #courtneylove #90s #bass #melissaaufdermaur 0:00 Intro 1:17 Courtney Love’s New Record 3:39 Why the Book Now? 6:15 Hole Reunion? 7:24 Life Upstate / Stepping Away from Music 11:10 Growing Up in Montreal 13:52 First Musical Memory / First Record 15:00 Family Background 18:00 Finding the Bass 22:05 Billy Corgan & Courtney Love as Constants 23:00 Smashing Pumpkins Era 24:30 Joining Hole 26:57 First Hole Shows 28:00 Nirvana, Pumpkins & Feminism 34:34 Inside Hole’s Dynamic 36:45 Celebrity Skin / Patty Schemel 39:58 Joining The Smashing Pumpkins 42:49 Dave Grohl 45:03 Jeff Buckley 47:00 Hole Reunion (Again) 48:13 Top 5 Hole Songs 51:55 Top 5 Smashing Pumpkins Songs 53:20 Top 5 Bass Players 54:00 The Photo Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with alternative rock icon Melissa Auf der Maur. Best known for her time in Hole during the Live Through This era and later with The Smashing Pumpkins alongside Billy Corgan, Melissa takes us inside one of the most defining moments in music history — the 1990s alternative explosion. Melissa opens up about playing on Courtney Love’s new record, the possibility of a Hole reunion, her decision to step away from music, and her life today in upstate New York. She reflects on growing up in Montreal, her first musical memories, and how she discovered her voice through bass and photography. The conversation dives deep into her relationships with Courtney Love, Billy Corgan, Dave Grohl, and Jeff Buckley, along with firsthand stories from the Nirvana era, the feminist movement in rock, and the raw energy of Hole’s early shows. Melissa also discusses her new memoir Even the Good Girls Will Cry, featuring never-before-seen photos and personal stories from inside the 90s alternative scene. Plus — Top 5 Hole songs, Smashing Pumpkins songs, and bass players. #hole #alternative #smashingpumpkins #courtneylove #90s #bass #melissaaufdermaur Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this clip from SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Melissa Auf der Maur (Hole, Smashing Pumpkins) takes us inside the raw, unfiltered reality of the alternative rock explosion. From the chaos and energy surrounding Nirvana, Hole, and The Smashing Pumpkins, to the rise of feminism in rock and the intensity of that era — Melissa shares firsthand stories from one of music’s most iconic and unpredictable periods. This is the side of the 90s you didn’t see. 🎙️ Watch the full episode on Lipps Service for more. #MelissaAufDerMaur #Hole #SmashingPumpkins #Nirvana #90sRock #Grunge #RockHistory #LippsService #ScottLipps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with the iconic and boundary-breaking artist Peaches, one of the most influential and provocative figures in modern music and performance art. Scott and Peaches dive deep into the creation and impact of some of her most iconic songs, the fearless sexuality and gender commentary that defined her work, and how her provocative style influenced artists across pop, punk, and electronic music. Peaches also reflects on working with legends like Iggy Pop, her years living in Berlin, and how her background in theater shaped her unforgettable live performances and visual art. 1:42 Peaches on Fashion & Performance Art 2:24 Peaches Tells Her Story 8:44 The Journey to Becoming Peaches 12:15 Canadian Music & Early Influences 16:00 The Story Behind the Name “Peaches” 18:25 “Fuck the Pain Away” – The Breakthrough Moment 22:32 Starting a Movement 24:43 Moving to Berlin 27:18 Early Cancel Culture & Controversy 31:49 The Peaches Image & Persona 34:45 “The Boys Wanna Be Her” 40:10 The New Record 43:54 Peaches’ Top 5 Artists from the 1970s 50:48 The Greatest Karaoke Song of All Time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service, Scott Lipps sits down with the iconic and boundary-breaking artist Peaches.From singing at bar mitzvahs in Toronto to pioneering the electroclash movement, Peaches shares the full story behind her rise, including the cultural impact of “Fuck the Pain Away,” her years in Berlin, and working with legends like Iggy Pop.They dive into her fearless approach to sexuality, gender, and performance art — and how her work pushed boundaries long before today’s conversations around identity and censorship.Peaches also discusses her first album in over a decade, No Lube So Rude, why aging is her most radical act yet, and whether culture has become more restrictive.Plus, a high-energy Top 5 covering artists, punk bands, and karaoke songs.A raw, provocative, and deeply honest conversation with one of music’s true originals. #peaches #electro #live #top5 #cencorship #podcast #music1:42 Peaches on Fashion & Performance Art 2:24 Peaches Tells Her Story 8:44 The Journey to Becoming Peaches 12:15 Canadian Music & Early Influences 16:00 The Story Behind the Name “Peaches” 18:25 “Fuck the Pain Away” – The Breakthrough Moment 22:32 Starting a Movement 24:43 Moving to Berlin 27:18 Early Cancel Culture & Controversy 31:49 The Peaches Image & Persona 34:45 “The Boys Wanna Be Her” 40:10 The New Record 43:54 Peaches’ Top 5 Artists from the 1970s 50:48 The Greatest Karaoke Song of All Time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with Swedish rock legends The Hives as they kick off their 2026 Roll Out the Red Carpet Tour in Nashville.The band dives into their explosive live reputation, the bands that inspired them, and the artists they believe are carrying punk and rock forward today. They talk about their favorite Ramones songs, the ultimate Hives song tournament, and debate which track might be the greatest Hives song of all time.The conversation also explores the meaning behind “Enough Is Enough,” the current state of rock & roll, and the band’s thoughts on tribute acts popping up around the world.Plus, The Hives reveal their Top 5 live bands in the world, discuss a unique upcoming Third Man Records cover release featuring Bo Diddley and The Modern Lovers, and share their pick for the greatest rock album ever, inspired by garage rock pioneers The Sonics.They also hint at what might be coming next for The Hives in 2026. #thehives #hives #2026 #tour #ramones #punk #live #besthives #best #pelle #hiveslive00:00 The Hives Kick Off Their 2026 Tour00:13 On Starting the Roll Out the Red Carpet Tour01:57 The Ramones & Punk Influences02:55 The Ultimate Hives Song Tournament04:07 The Best Hives Song of All Time04:44 The Meaning Behind “Enough Is Enough”06:14 The Hives’ Top 5 Live Bands in the World08:13 The Hives Tribute Bands Around the World09:47 Tour Kickoff Energy10:45 The Best New Punk Bands Right Now11:58 Third Man Records Cover Release12:56 The Current State of Rock & Roll14:27 The Greatest Rock Album of All Time15:00 New Hives Music in 2026 + Best Audiences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with fast-rising rock band Return to Dust, one of the most talked-about new groups leading the modern grunge and alternative rock revival.The band discusses how Return to Dust first came together, their early musical memories, and the influences that shaped their heavy, melodic sound. Scott and the band also dive into the question fans and critics are asking right now: Is grunge making a comeback? From the new wave of post-grunge artists to the resurgence of guitar-driven rock, the conversation explores why this sound is resonating with a new generation.Return to Dust also talks about the breakout success of their hit single “Bored,” which recently reached #1, and what that milestone means for the band as their momentum continues to grow.With their audience expanding rapidly, the band is also gearing up for a major upcoming tour with Yungblud, bringing their explosive live show to audiences around the world.The episode also features live performances of “Bored” and “Downfall,” plus a Top 5 list of artists the band believes are helping save rock ’n’ roll today.If you’re a fan of bands like Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Deftones, or modern alternative rock, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices