Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

In this episode, Scott sits down with rock icon Julian Casablancas. They dive into Julian's musical journey, from fronting The Strokes to his groundbreaking work with The Voidz. Julian shares stories about the new Voidz album, 'Like All Before You,' and its creative process, including making the music video for "Prophecy of the Dragon." He also opens up about the songwriting approach for the new album, giving fans a glimpse into his creative process. Julian also reflects on his earliest musical influences, including Lou Reed and Bob Marley. Throughout the conversation, he offers behind-the-scenes insights into his collaborations with Rick Rubin and Daft Punk, and also shares one of his dream collaborators. The episode closes with his top 5 movies and top 5 new artists. Tune in for an exciting and revealing conversation with one of the most influential voices in modern rock music!

CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @ScottLipps 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @Robby_hoff 

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY

04:15 – Approaching others in public 

05:50 – New Voidz record 

08:30 – Meeting Alex 

10:35 – Influences on new album

12:00 – David Lee Roth 

13:00 – 2 Dollar Bill performance 

15:22 – Making the record 

18:00 – Rick Rubin’s process 

21:00 – Writing Voidz songs 

22:10 – Making of “Prophecy of the Dragon” 

26:35 – “Prophecy of the Dragon” music video 

30:00 – Writing songs for Strokes vs Voidz 

31:23 – Halloween-themed show 

32:38 – Fashion 

34:45 – Early influences 

37:31 – Lou Reed and Bob Marley 

38:32 – Early aspirations 

44:30 – Aliens 

46:38 – Daft Punk’s “Instant Crush” 

48:30 – Dream collaboration 

49:15 – Cult Records 

49:53 – Being an indie artist now 

51:24 – Top 5 new artists 

54:44 – Top 5 favorite films 

57:02 – Top 5 essential NYC spots

In this episode, Scott sits down with the powerhouse sister-trio rock band from Mexico, The Warning. They dive into the band's incredible journey, starting with their viral cover of Metallica's "Enter Sandman," which catapulted them into the global spotlight. The sisters—Daniela, Paulina, and Alejandra—share stories about their early rise to fame, from releasing their first EP to their most recent album, Keep Me Fed, highlighting their growth as a band. The conversation also touches on the inspiration behind recent tracks like "Automatic Sun" and "Six Feet Deep," and how their musical influences shaped their sound. They also share some of their favorite stories from touring the world, and of course, their top 5's — including their top 5 restaurants and top 5 women in rock who have inspired them. Tune in for an exciting and insightful conversation with one of the most dynamic bands in modern rock, The Warning!

CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @ScottLipps 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @Robby_hoff 

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY

0:00:30 - Being in NYC

0:02:45 - Musical origins 

0:04:50 - Influences

0:06:24 - Going viral

0:07:30 - Encouragement from parents

0:08:25 - Rock music in Mexico

0:11:30 - Rising to fame

0:13:00 - Relationship growing up

0:16:45 - First EP 

0:19:20 - Signing to Lava

0:24:05 - Pandemic album rollout 

0:29:18 - Writing in English versus Spanish

0:32:30 - Songwriting process

0:39:30 - Album recording process

0:41:40 - "Automatic Sun"

0:44:20 - "Six Feet Deep"

0:46:44 - Performing new songs live

0:48:00 - Playing in Japan

0:49:30 - Tour stories

0:51:00 - Fan stories 

0:52:00 - Upcoming tour

0:54:00 - Top 5 restaurants in the US 

0:57:40 - Top 5 women in rock 

0:59:45 - Perfect records

1:01:40 - Top 5 The Warning songs

On this episode of Lipps Service, part two of our special NYC music scene episode, Scott sits down with two members of the contemporary New York City music scene: frontman Jackson Hamm of Telescreens and frontman Sid Simons of Sid Simons & The Darlings. Scott first sits down with Jackson, who shares his insights on the state of NYC’s music landscape, discussing how it has evolved and the role of community among bands in the city. They also explore Jackson’s relationships with other bands and making money as an artist in today’s industry. Later in the episode, Scott interviews Sid of Sid Simons & The Darlings, who discusses his early influences and forming The Darlings. He also lists his favorite NYC bands and venues and talks about underrated bands. Go check out part one of our NYC music scene episode with artist manager Ryan Gentles, frontwoman Bec Lauder of Bec Lauder & The Noise, and frontman Zane Acord and guitarist Jack Bradley of The Thing. 

This episode is sponsored by Magic Mind! They have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code LIPPS at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/lipps

CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @ScottLipps 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @Robby_hoff 

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY

Jackson Hamm of Telescreens

1:05:05 – Start

1:07:35 – Current NYC scene 

1:09:15 – Relationship with other bands

1:10:00 – Influences

1:10:55 – The scene’s popularity and Jackson’s favorite current bands

1:14:20 – Telescreens’ major label debut

1:16:00 – Making money as an artist

1:18:00 – Jackson’s favorite venues

1:19:40 – Favorite NYC records

1:20:30 – Upcoming tour 

Sid Simons of Sid Simons & The Darlings

1:22:57 – Start

1:26:00 – Early influences

1:27:20 – Relationship with other bands

1:28:17 – Formation of The Darlings 

1:29:36 – Current influences in the scene

1:31:50 – Upcoming projects

1:32:50 – Radiohead

1:34:25 – Underrated bands

1:35:00 – Sid’s favorite NYC band

1:36:10 – NYC venues

1:37:50 – Touring

1:40:00 – Record deal search

On today’s episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with four members of the contemporary New York City music scene: manager Ryan Gentles, singer-songwriter Bec Lauder of Bec Lauder & The Noise, and frontman Zane Acord and guitarist Jack Bradley of The Thing. The first conversation is with Ryan, who explores his time managing The Strokes and several other bands of the “indie sleaze” era. Ryan talks about securing The Strokes’ record deal and helping craft the band’s image. He also discusses the current state of the music business and the role played by social media in discovering new bands. Next, Scott talks with Bec about her career beginnings, favorite spots in NYC, and her top 5 NYC artists of the 2000s. Finally, Scott is joined by Zane and Jack of The Thing, an up-and-coming four-piece rock band, who talk about their musical influences, the modern touring industry, and how radio continues to play a role in bringing artists widespread exposure. Go check out part two of our NYC music scene episode with frontman Jackson Hamm of Telescreens and frontman Sid Simons of Sid Simons & The Darlings. 

This episode is sponsored by Magic Mind! They have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code LIPPS at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/lipps

CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @ScottLipps 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @Robby_hoff 

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY

Ryan Gentles

0:03:00 – Managing the Strokes

0:05:40 – The Strokes’ image 

0:09:40 – The Strokes’ rise in popularity 

0:11:50 – 2000s NYC scene 

0:14:00 – The Strokes’ popularity in London

0:15:10 – The Strokes first record deal

0:16:50 – Other record deals for NYC bands 

0:18:16 – Indie sleaze

0:20:10 – The role of social media in discovering bands 

0:22:20 – Being in a band now versus back then 

0:27:45 – Other artists Ryan is managing

0:29:25 – Top 5 current NYC bands

Bec Lauder

0:32:38 – Start

0:33:39 – Bec’s career beginnings

0:35:10 – Current NYC scene

0:38:50 – Favorite NYC spots 

0:42:45 – Top 5 2000s NYC artists

Zane Acord and Jack Bradley of The Thing

0:45:50 – Start

0:47:30 – Career beginnings

0:48:20 – The Strokes’ influence

0:51:30 – The role of radio

0:53:00 – Current NYC scene

0:55:30 – Modern touring industry

0:57:00 – Upcoming shows and projects

0:58:05 – Top 5 2000s NYC bands 

1:00:10 – Top 5 current NYC bands

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Live frontman Ed Kowalczyk. The two begin the conversation by discussing Ed’s childhood, including his early musical influences and the formation of Live. Next, they dive into the band’s early success, from its first performances at CBGB, to its eventual record deal and debut album. Throughout the interview, Ed also discusses some of his fondest musical memories, including connecting with Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads, hearing Nirvana for the first time, and meeting Metallica. Ed also shares his opinions on the current state of rock music and discusses Live’s upcoming tour. Finally, the interview concludes with some of Ed’s top 5’s, including his top 5 sushi restaurants, top 5 most underrated bands of the ‘90s, and top 5 most influential songs of the ‘90s.

This episode is sponsored by Magic Mind! They have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code LIPPS at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/lipps

CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @ScottLipps 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @Robby_hoff 

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY

00:25 – Meeting Jerry Harrison

01:32 – Growing up

04:30 – Early influences 

09:32 – Ed’s first job

10:02 – Getting a record deal 

14:42 – Selling junk bonds 

15:40 – Debut album

17:23 – Hearing Nirvana for the first time

18:03 – Band name origins

19:42 – Connecting with Jerry Harrison

20:27 – Writing iconic songs

24:50 – Seeing Nirvana at a festival

26:58 – Getting a role in Fight Club

31:30 – Playing Woodstock ‘94 and ‘99

32:59 – 1994 in music/the state of rock music today

35:37 – Stories behind Live’s biggest hits

39:20 – Meeting Metallica

41:00 – Touring memories

42:30 – “The mac ‘n cheese incident” 

45:40 – Upcoming tour

46:40 – Top 5 sushi restaurants 

49:45 – Top 5 most underrated ‘90s bands

53:56 – Top 5 most influential songs of the ‘90s

In this episode, Scott sits down with culinary icon Andrew Zimmern. Throughout the conversation, they dive into Andrew's journey from his early passion for food and his beginnings in radio, to his eventual success as a household name in the culinary world with his TV show, Bizarre Foods. Andrew also discusses meeting the legendary Anthony Bourdain, his early music memories, and his struggles with homelessness and drug addiction. Finally, the interview ends with Andrew sharing his top 5 food cities, highlighting the places around the world that have impressed him the most. Tune in for an inspiring and entertaining conversation with a culinary legend.

Check out Spilled Milk on Substack (https://andrewzimmern.substack.com/su...) and subscribe to Andrew’s YouTube channel (@/andrewzimmern ) for recipes, tips, and more.

CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @ScottLipps 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @Robby_hoff 

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY

00:35 – Andrew’s career beginnings

02:55 – Andrew’s early passion for food 

04:56 – Homelessness and drug addiction 

09:18 – The success of Bizarre Foods 

12:47 – Music discussion

16:37 – Meeting Anthony Bourdain

24:00 – Top 5 food cities 

33:05 – Anthony Bourdain Singapore story/hidden gems in NYC 

In this episode, Scott sits down with Sublime frontman Jakob Nowell. Jakob details his journey from growing up in a legendary musical family to carving out his own career in the music world, through his bands LAW and Jakobs Castle. He also discusses how he was invited by the original members to front his father’s band, Sublime, and talks about the new line-up’s first-ever performance at Coachella. Throughout the conversation, he offers several takes on what it's like to play his father's iconic music. Jakob also discusses how he learned to play guitar, detailing the musical influences and childhood experiences that shaped his musicianship. Scott and Jakob also dive into the topic of sobriety, with Jakob sharing personal insights into his journey, and how it has impacted his life and music career. Finally, the episode ends with some of Jakob's top 5's — including his top 5 favorite Sublime songs and top 5 SoCal rock bands. Tune in for an inspiring and entertaining conversation, with a talented musician who’s following in his father's footsteps while forging his own path.

This episode is sponsored by Magic Mind! They have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code LIPPS at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/lipps

CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @ScottLipps 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @Robby_hoff 

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY

0:01:55 – Touring lifestyle

0:04:16 – Jakob’s 2024 and Fallon experience

0:08:30 – Jakob’s upbringing 

0:11:55 – On his dad, Bradley Nowell, robbing a Starbucks 

0:13:40 – Early influences 

0:15:33 – Learning guitar 

0:17:27 – Growing up in Long Beach

0:18:47 – Sobriety 

0:24:15 – Forming LAW 

0:25:58 – Epitaph Records

0:28:40 – Touring with Jakobs Castle

0:31:33 – Joining Sublime

0:34:50 – Benefit show for HR of Bad Brains 

0:38:20 – Playing his dad’s songs for the first time

0:41:44 – Coachella performance 

0:43:20 – Jakobs Castle album

0:45:55 – Unreleased Sublime material 

0:47:44 – Favorite Sublime song and Sublime biopic

0:48:37 – Jakob’s favorite contemporary artists

0:50:10 – Jakob’s thoughts on the music industry

0:51:08 – Upcoming projects

0:55:30 – Top 5 Sublime songs

0:56:15 – Top 5 SoCal rock bands 

0:58:40 – Top 5 films 

1:00:20 – Top 5 late night SoCal restaurants 

In this episode, Scott interviews Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and new wave guitar legend Jerry Harrison about his storied musical journey. They discuss his musical beginnings and explore stories about how Jerry met Jonathan Richman, formed The Modern Lovers, and then went on to join Talking Heads. Jerry also discusses the New York City rock music scene in the '70s, and the development of punk rock. Along the way, the pair talk about the remastering process of Talking Heads’ legendary concert film, 'Stop Making Sense,' and how it feels to be reunited with the band after many years. Jerry also gives a glimpse into his work as a music producer. Finally, he shares some of his top 5’s, including his top 5 punk bands, and top 5 things he misses about NYC in the ‘70s. Tune in for an insightful and exciting conversation with Jerry Harrison. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe and share with your friends!

CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @ScottLipps 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @Robby_hoff 

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY

0:00:24 – Start

0:02:35 – New York City in the ‘70s

0:04:15 – Warhol

0:05:30 – Jerry’s upbringing 

0:07:40 – Beginning in music 

0:10:20 – Jerry’s first band 

0:12:10 – Meeting Jonathan Richman

0:14:35 – Influence of The Modern Lovers

0:17:58 – The Modern Lovers’ breakup

0:18:45 – Performing at Gram Parsons’ wake

0:21:15 – Meeting Miss Christine of GTO’s

0:26:20 – Joining Talking Heads

0:29:45 – “Psycho Killer” 

0:31:31 – Being categorized as punk

0:34:15 – Ramones 

0:37:30 – Getting a record deal

0:39:35 – Touring with Ramones

0:44:50 – Working with Brian Eno 

0:47:28 – MTV 

0:51:07 – Reuniting with Talking Heads in 2002 

0:52:00 – Remastering Stop Making Sense

0:58:00 – Being together for the first time since 2002 

1:00:30 – Production work

1:03:25 – Proudest moment

1:04:00 – Top 5 punk bands

1:04:25 – Top 5 things about NYC that Jerry misses

1:05:55 – Top 5 Talking Heads songs 

1:07:35 – Most challenging thing about being in Talking Heads

1:08:45 – Dream supergroup

1:09:43 – Jonathan Richman memories 

1:10:15 – Surprising influences

1:11:10 – Missed opportunities 

1:14:20 – Favorite band Jerry has produced 

In this episode, Scott sits down with the three members of Wallows to explore their rise from a budding L.A. band to indie rock sensations. They dive into Wallows' journey, from their early days of making music together to signing with Atlantic Records. Along the way, the band shares stories about their formative experiences in the L.A. music scene and the influence that shaped their sound and career. 

The conversation also touches on their latest album, "Model.” The band reveals details about the creative process behind the record, the themes explored, and their favorite songs from the tracklist. Wallows also shares their top 5 favorite restaurants in Los Angeles, and their top 5 indie rock bands. 

Tune in for an engaging and insightful conversation with Wallows, covering their artistic journey, their connection to the L.A. music scene, and their perspectives on the modern music industry.

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

On this episode, Scott is joined by Black Veil Brides frontman Andy Biersack! They dive into Andy’s early days as a musician in Ohio, exploring how his Midwest upbringing shaped his musical journey. Andy shares his experiences moving to L.A. at a young age and the challenges and triumphs that came with finding success in the city’s competitive music scene. They discuss his early influences, from punk rock to glam metal, and how these genres have impacted his style and sound.

Andy opens up about his journey to sobriety, detailing the struggles he faced and how becoming sober has influenced his music and personal life. The conversation also covers the latest Black Veil Brides album, exploring the themes and stories behind the tracks, and giving listeners an inside look at the creative process behind the record. And, of course, the episode wraps up with some of Andy’s Top 5s, including his top 5 hair metal bands and top 5 lead singers. Tune in for an engaging and candid conversation with Andy Biersack!

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

In this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Patrick Carney, one half of the Black Keys. They delve into Patrick's musical roots, tracing his journey from a young musician to one of the most compelling rock stars of his generation. They explore the formation of the Black Keys, and Patrick also shares anecdotes from touring with iconic acts like Beck and Radiohead, offering a glimpse into his life on the road.

The conversation also turns to the importance of resilience in the music industry, as Patrick reflects on the challenges the Black Keys faced in their early days and how they persevered to achieve success. As excitement abounds for the new Black Keys album, Patrick goes into detail about some of the album’s singles, and what fans can expect from their new musical offering.

Throughout the interview, Patrick's passion for music shines through as he shares insights into his creative process and the evolution of The Black Keys' sound. From humble beginnings to international acclaim, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and career of one of modern rock's most influential figures. Tune in for a captivating discussion with Patrick Carney!

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

Part 2

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

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

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

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Scott is joined by IDLES lead singer Joe Talbot, one of the most exciting frontmen in rock music today! Early in their discussion, they discuss Joe’s childhood in Bristol, and his early music memories, including being introduced to Van Morrison’s Astral Weeks by his father at a young

g age. Along the way, they touch on his background as a DJ, and his love for U.K. hip-hop. Next, Scott asks him about the early days of IDLES. Joe shares how he supported himself before he could pursue music full-time, and how the band eventually decided to sign to Partisan Records. After giving some insight into the making of IDLES’ first album, Joe discusses the band’s upcoming record,Tangk produced by Kenny Beats and the legendary Nigel Godrich. Finally, the episode ends with some of Joe’s Top 5’s, including his top 5 underrated British rock bands, and his top 5 foods we don’t have in America!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scott sits with the frontman of alt rock '90s giants Everclear, Art Alexakis, and gets into it all in person…

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

Tune in to a great episode!

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

Scott sits with lead guitarist and singer of legendary Emo-punk pop band Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat world, the morning of their NYC performance at Central Park Summerstage…

They get into a brief history of Jimmy Eat world from early teenage years listening to hair metal to eventually getting into their early influences like Pixies, Fugazi, Rocket from the Crypt and more…

They discuss how the band got together, the early years, the Capitol record years leading up to being dropped and how they secured a new deal w Dreamworks and made the iconic record Bleed American…

They discuss the process behind that record leadiing up to other subjects like Taylor Swift, AI and how Prince came to cover "The Middle"..

They finish out talking about the tour with Manchester Orchestra and a great set of top 5s, from the greatest Jimmy Eat world songs to the best pop punk songs…

Tune in to a great episode!

Scott sits in person with the iconic Irish singer songwriter, Andrew Hozier Byrne best known for his 2014 breakthrough debut including Take me to Church on the heels of the release of his third album, Unreal Unearth…

They get into his upbringing and his story from not being able to find musicians to play on Take me to Church to how it exploded via Bandcamp and Reddit..

Along the way they touch on great stories like his first appearance on Letterman, performing with Anne Lennox on the Grammy's…life on the road and his philosophies on life..

They dive into the meaning behind the new record and the Dante's Inferno references and remember Sinead O'Connor before getting into his top 5 lists of greatest Irish artists of all time and top 5 voices in music..and finally touch base on his current upcoming tour of the US and Europe..

Hosier is a great conversationalist with always a lot to say, tune in for a great episode!

Scott sits in person with Nick Hexum of 311 and gets into his path and journey in life from learning Jimmy Buffets "Margaritaville" at 12 to his early roots in Jazz and covers until the 311 sound was born…

They reminisce on great stories about The Clash, Joe Strummer to his early days of touring in RV's and eating top Ramen after moving to LA at 17…

They discuss faking it until you make it with Nick name dropping on phone calls the industry players out of Music Connection magazine to how they landed a deal with Capricorn...

They get into their body of work, the 13 albums and talk about key moments like Amber, Love song and how "Music" and "Evolver" are looked back at today.

They end with a top 5 quick round and talk a bit about the new record they are working on now...

Scott sits in person with the always fantastic Luke Spiller of The Struts on the day of their NYC show and they catch up about everything from the Taylor Hawkins performance to life on the road to the new record and acoustic EP…

They begin by chatting a bit about Luke's fashion obsessoin and segue way into life on the road and the summer festivals and the competitive nature of the shows…

They get into the idea of AI and rock music and talk about their new record and how it was recorded- to the new video, and tour and end with the Top 5 Rolling Stones songs and the Top 5 rock songs of all time…

Tune in for a fun one…

Scott sits in person with the multi platinum 2x Grammy winner, Jason Mraz on the heels of the release of his eighth album, Jason is a force of positivity and inspiration today and they start with his early beginnings in Virginia…

They get into his early life, surrounded by the music of his parents and up to his days in school and finally migrating to the west coast after a short stint at school in NYC.

They talk about his early coffee shop days, how he got into music, from his first indie record deal to his major label deal with Elektra records..

They discuss the genesis of his first hit "Remedy" to "I'm Your's" up to the night he won 2 Grammys..

They getting into the recording and writing process of the new record, the meaning behind the album , the tour and even touch base on AI an the writing process.

Last but not least, they end with 2 sets of the top 5 questions…

Scott sits with Emmy award winning actor and star of the Sopranos and White Louts as well as countless other projects as well as his band Zopa ,Michael Imperioli and they get into everything under the sun…

They get into Michaels upbringing and discovering Queen to his love of acting, meeting Martin Scorsese and auditioning for Goodfellas -

They discuss winning a Emmy for the Sopranos and the night he threw it in the garbage..

They talk Jennifer Coolidge on White Lotus and the strange way he tracked down his band members of Zopa and what’s going on with the band currently today…

Along the way the share Lou Reed stories, stories about NYC, working w Deniro and Pesci, how he got fired from his first theater gig and his connection w James Goldifini….

Tune in for a great episode!

Scott sits with singer, songwriter, artist, author, director and rapper Modsun and they catch up on all things in this exciting new interview..

They get into his relationship with MGK, Travis Barker to Feldy and so much more, starting out with growing up in Minnesota to Long beach and how he got his start as a drummer, playing covers of some of the bands he loved and how being part of that inner circle…

They touch base on the 27 club to Dylan to sobriety to tour life and how he got to where he is today..

Last but not least they discuss the festival circutit hes starting and new mucis…get ready for a great show!

Topics include

2:33 on the amped show they have, Twisted sisters 

3:23 on growing up around music 

5:00 on Dani performing at Ultra

5:45 on growing up around 80's music and Rocknroll 

7:17 on Dani wanting to be a astronaut 

9:45 on both getting bit by the acting bug early on 

11:50 on Dani fangirling over Hillary Duff  

16:15 Bella on entourage 

17:32 Could Entourage exist today?

23:00 growing up on Disney 

25:45 Bella Thorne’s first concert 

28:15. Dani on her first EDM DJ gigs and mushrooms 

28:38 Dani on her name Com3t 

29:17 Bella, on making new music?

31:52 on Bella’s performance at Carnegie hall

34:34 Bella, on losing the manuscript to her first book on a plane 

37:58 Dani’s life highlight- Djing at ultra 

38:45 Bella-on her jewelry line, Thorne

42:50 on their podcast Twisted Sisters 

45:24 on SnoopDog and Twisted sisters 

46:15 on cruising in Snoopdogs caravan and going to Ihop with him 

49:35 Dani on her new music

50:00 Bella on wanting to create a lingerie line 

54:00 on the sisters writing music together 

55:34 on Bella’s love of Billy Squier

57:05 Dani’s top 5 most underrated DJs 

58:05 the top 5 highest paid Dj's in the world? 

Scott sits with his longtime friend Nuno Bettencourt from the band Extreme who some might say is the best guitar player in the rock/music world today…

They catch up for a minute then share so many stories from how Extreme was born over Queen, to his relationship w Brian May and Eddie Van Halen and of course the infamous Led Zeppelin story..

they get into Nuno's upbringing, how his brothers turned him on to music, his first concert, to the new album and inspiration behind it and all the praise they have been receiving thus far…

they end the episode with some quick fire questions like the 5 most underrated guitar players to the 5 best frontmen in Rocknroll..

Stay tuned for some old friends catching up and for a exciting episode with one of the best guitar players around…

Scotts sits with indie Rock darlings, Brian Aubert and Nikki Monninger of Silversun pickups and talk about their incredible 23 year history.

Along they way they talk about the grammy nomination and even touch base on current pop culture subjects like the Last of Us to the Fast and Furious to stories about Elliot Smith to Motley Crue. They get into the band name, how they band met, their early years in Silverlake, through Lazy Eye to the current album Physical Thrills.

Along they way they talk Butch Vig, this current tour and so much more.

Tune in for a exciting episode and we look forward to part 2.

Scott sits with new rising Star Stephen Sanchez who has amassed over 4 billion global streams of his single Until I found you and can call amongst his admirers Sir Elton John, who has called him of his newest favorite artist.

They take it back to the beginning, and speak about his upbringing and the music that surrounded him at a young age. They get into his early influences like Frank Sinatra, the Inkspots, Nat King Cole , Elvis and how he first discovered his voice. They talk about moving to Nashville, finding his community and how he started posting on Tik Tok which lead to his deal with Republic records…

They get into his new record, the rest of his journey, his current sold out tour, and share some great stories along the way!

Tune in fore a great episode

Scott sits with one of the best vocalists in rocknroll today, the one and only Jay Buchanan lead singer of the grammy nominated band Rival Sons.

The band is just releasing their new record, their eighth , Darkfighter. Scott and Jay sit down in person for a thoughtful conversation about growing up in Cali and the music that surrounded him.

They get into Motown  soul, and talk about the history of the band and working with Dave Kobb on the new record…

Along the way they talk about the grammy nominations, life on the road, tour stories, the meaning behind some of the songs on the new record and end with Jay's top 5 live bands of all time and the tour.

Scott sits with rising pop star Jessie Murph and they discuss her meteoric rise to fame. They get into the 18 year olds journey from a small town in Alabama to garnering over 100 million steams of some of her new music …and Flaunt, Hits, Stereogum and many more praising her as the one to watch! They also talk about  her first concert and what made her fall in love with music.

They get into her early childhood and how she rebelled; and how the town and school would turn against her after posting content with profanities and what gave her the drive to keep going. They talk about manifesting your dreams, how she was inspired from Adele to Amy Winehouse and how she came to sign a deal w Columbia records. They end the show with a fun segment on her top singers and concerts and they discuss her new mixtape, album Drowning and her current tour and life on the road.

Scott sits in person with Ryan aka Royal and The Serpent and talks about her meteoric rise to fame…

They get into how she got into music at an early age learning Taylor Swift songs to eventually moving out to LA to seek a new life and stumbling into a music career. They talk about the rise of her music career leading up to her record deal with Atlantic records.

Along they way they talk about the writing process for her music, her relationship with Beauty School Dropout, meeting Demi Levato, and how she got her first break. They also get into her fans, her live performances and her upcoming work with Modsun and others…

Tune in for a great episode…

This week, Scott sits with singer, model, actress and style icon, Paris Jackson, who is here for a very rare interview!

Along the way they discuss how she got her start in music and the bands that inspired her. Paris tells us about how her music was suppressed until she decided to pursue it after taking an acting class, where she performed Johnny Cash's version of Hurt.

The two get into her love of Motley Crue, Grunge, Emo and R&B, and her path to getting a deal with Republic.

The finish off the conversation discussing the new music she's making, modeling, acting and some of her favorite music moments and the love of the craft.

Scott sits in person with Colie, Bardo and Beepus of the LA pop punk band, Beauty School Dropout, and get into everything from being co-signed by Mark Hoppus from Blink 182 and Pete Wentz from Fallout Boy and the upcoming tour.

They talk about the new album, We Made Plans and God Laughed, and how the band met a few years back.

Topics covered range from musical influences to their journey from homeless to being the new glam darlings of Pop Punk.

Stay tuned!

Scott sits with the lead singer of LA based pop alternative band, The Regrettes. They get into Lydia's history, growing up around music at a young age and how she started performing at seven years old. She talks about the music that shaped her and what inspired her to start singing up to the deal with Warner.

Lydia talks about her experience at South by Southwest, where she performed at 12 years old. Finally, they discuss heading to Joshua Tree to  write their record, tripping on mushrooms in the desert and the meaning behind some of the songs..

She also shares the five records she could never live without!

Tune in for another great episode.

Scott sits with Spin's music editor, Daniel Kohn to dive into the past year of music, TV, Film , and more.

They start by counting down their favorite records, singles and albums of 2022 and touch base on many of the best artists of the year. The two talk about a few predictions for 2023, their favorite live shows,  interviews and get into the best TV and film of 2022.

Always a fun conversation with Daniel. Tune in to check out the year in review!

This week, Scott sits with Spin's musical editor, Daniel Kohn to interview the brothers Remington, Sebastian and Emerson of Palaye Royale. They get into their new album, Fever Dream, their sense of fashion, and their current and recent touring life.

The group touches base on Remington's mental health, their love of the Libertines, any band beefs, getting banned from the O2 arena, and their amazing friend group from Post Malone to Pussy Riot.

Tune in!

Scott sits in person with an original member of Nine Inch Nails and lead singer of Filter, Richard Patrick. They start by talking about the recent shows that Richard has performed.

The two then chat about how emotional has been for Rich to do the shows after 30 years of performing with the band and what it meant to him.

Rich tells us about the early years in Cleveland and how he met Trent at a music store. They reminisce about the early van tours and tell stories about the infamous “snuff” NIN video.

Eventually, they get into how Richard left the band to form Filter and talk about the stories behind Hey Man Nice Shot.

They discuss sobriety, Scott Weiland, Chris Cornell, Army of Anyone, and of course the new record and upcoming tour plans.

Tune in!

Scotts sits in person again with lead singer and creative force behind Young the Giant, Sameer Gadhia. They get into lots of great conversation this week.

Along the way they talk about growing up in Ann Arbor Michigan, Orange County and a bit about his family life. From Bollywood to the British Invasion, they get into the music that shaped his path from Pink Floyd, the Beatles and of course Freddie Mercury.

They talked about Sameer's journey and dropping out of Stanford and what his parents though to getting together with the other members to form the Jakes to Young the Giant.

The two also discuss how touring life has changed and  get into influences on the new record.

Lastly, they discuss "Point of Origin," his new podcast and then chat about current day… Tune in!

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!
 

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!

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!

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

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

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

Tune in for another great episode!

Scott 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!

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!

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

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

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

Scott 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!

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

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

Rest in Peace, Mick.

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

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

Scott 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!

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!

Scott catches up with the singer of The Cold War Kids, Nathan Willett. They catch up about life on the road with the Delta variant emerging and talk all things Cold War Kids. Topics covered include, the concepts behind the new record New age Norms 3, life in the pandemic, and how they got the call to open for the Kings of Leon on their current tour. They also get into the current set list, how they did the virtual tour, the writing process for this record and even play some music for the show. Tune in!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

On this episode, Scott connects with indie artist K.Flay and dives deep into all things music and her career.

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

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

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

Tune in to listen.

Scott 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.

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

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

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

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

Scott 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!

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

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

Tune in and enjoy!

Scott reunites with his long time friends from Steel Panther, legends of rock n roll and the party space. They talk about the relationship they share, how the band met and many other subjects all with a comedic twist. From the 13 year residency on the Strip the group has many stories to share. They talk about their time as a fixture on the Sunset Strip to their very first gig and paycheck!

They even break out a guitar and do a few bars of a Eagles song while talking about their Eagles cover ban They talk about some of their latest releases like Fuck 2020 and their take on 2 newly released Van Halen classics. They reminisce about what Eddie Van Halen meant to them to life on the road in Europe and playing festivals. They also touch base on the new record and talk about current tour dates coming up in the Covid era. Other subjects covered are current music beefs and their virtual photo shows to benefit tour photographers. It was a blast!

In this two part interview Scott sits down (over Zoom of course) with one of the busiest guys in rock n roll, frontman of Alter Bridge and Slash and the Conspirators, Myles Kennedy, who is at work on his solo album. They talk about Myles' journey including his religious upbringing and how he got into rock n roll at an early age, his beginnings as a guitar player and teaching guitar in his early 20’s.

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

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

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

In this episode, Scott hops on Zoom with entrepreneur and family man, Rande Gerber. The two discuss similar childhoods and random connections, having grown up together on Long Island. Scott talks to Rande about his incredible journey starting as a model to his career in commercial real estate. Along the way they reminisce on stories with Ian Schrager, Studio 54, and the genesis of his nightlife empire.

The duo discuss the story of how Rande met his supermodel wife, Cindy Crawford, and how eventually he set out with his best friend, George Clooney, to launch Casamigos. The brand story is explained from the foundation to the billion-dollar sale. They touch base on the lifestyle and culture of the tequila brand and Rande shares a great story on the first Casamigos video with George Clooney. Last but not least they touch upon his new boot collaboration with Thursdays Boots and what's next for Rande.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To wrap up 2020, Scott gives us his top picks in TV, film, music, podcasts, and YouTube content for the year.

First, he does a deep dive into his favorite streaming shows on Netflix, Hulu and Amazon, then shares some of the shows, films, and documentaries that inspired him this year- including favorites like The Undoing, Your Honor, and The Good Lord Bird. Afterwards, Scott delves into some of the best music made this year, as well as podcasts and YouTube shows worth checking out.

This bonus episode will bring some insight into the plethora of content out and available during this crazy time – enjoy!

Scott lands an exclusive first this week with the iconic and legendary front man of one of the biggest bands in the world – Paul Stanley from Kiss – joining in with his wildly talented son, Evan Stanley.

First, Scott talks to Evan about his love of music and how he first got introduced to music through his dad. Then, Scott dives in with Paul about all things Kiss, their upcoming New Year’s Eve show in Dubai, and some Kiss history. They talk about the mysticism in music from bands years ago, the first time Paul saw Led Zeppelin, Paul’s upbring, and his influence on Evan and his music. They also chat about Paul’s work ethic, the early days with Kenny Kerner and Bill Aucoin, and Evan’s path into music. Evan breaks down some of the new music that’s dropping now, with he and Paul each naming their favorite tracks.

Will Kiss continue on one day without Gene and Paul? Does the band still have any spinal tap moments? Find out in this Lipps Service discussion!

Scott catches up with an old friend - the recently Grammy-nominated producer of the year - Andrew Watt!

After a battle with coronavirus earlier this year, Andrew is back and busier than ever. The songwriter/producer/guitarist extraordinaire and Scott reminisce about old times and how they met. They dive into Andrew's journey - from his humble beginnings jamming with The Roots to touring with Cody Simpson and Justin Bieber. Andrew recalls moving to LA, pursuing a solo career, and joining California Breed, and he shares about his time working with acts like Post Malone, Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa, Lana Del Ray, and Camilla Cabello. Andrew discusses writing, producing, and playing on the new Ozzy Osbourne record, Ordinary Man, and he tells a great story about how the “Ordinary Man” single with Elton John came to be. Finally, Scott and Andrew touch base on his new solo record and his desire to work with Paul McCartney.

In this kick off to season 4, Scott does his first in-person interview since the quarantine started. With the current season of Fargo on Fx/Hulu comes to an end, Scott sits with long time friend British actor Jack Huston to discuss his journey - covering topics like life in the pandemic, Jack's family history in entertainment, his upbringing, his beginnings as a child actor and landing some small roles. They dive deep into his first major role in Boardwalk Empire and his many films and projects leading up to this season's current role opposite Chris Rock and Jason Schwartzman in Fargo. They also talk about the show, getting the role, and even touch base on advice Jack would give to would-be actors in Hollywood. Last but not least, Scott and Jack reminisce about the glory days of NYC nightlife and life in the last decade since they have been friends.

Scott’s friends Luke Spiller of The Struts and Albert Hammond Jr. of The Stokes talk about their collaboration on their new single, “Another Hit of Showmanship.” Luke sits down with Scott first to chat about how productive the band has been while in quarantine and “Strange Days’ – the band’s latest release with Robbie Williams. They go through the writing process and how the band has pivoted in these times, even including a few drive-in concerts. About halfway through, the iconic Albert Hammond Jr. joins in to speak about how he and Luke first met, this new single, and their relationship. They share stories about meeting on the road and discuss their experience collaborating together. Tune in for a fun time with good friends and rock’s forces of nature!

Scott talks to three women about their experiences with dating during this time of quarantine, social distancing, and the coronavirus. The anonymous guests share stories on everything from dating apps to masks made of toilet paper to other trials and tribulations that single people are going through while trying to be safe, but still looking for love during this difficult time. We hear different takes on the guests’ experiences from break ups to get-togethers and how we are all trying to navigate the waters. Tune in and have a laugh!

Scott sits with one of the breakout artists of 2020, and Post Malone's protege, Tyla Yaweh. They go through his early childhood growing up in Florida, all the way to his rise working with Post Malone, Wiz Khalifa, Green Day and more. They talk about how he met the Rolling Loud crew, the SoundCloud rap that emerged from Orlando, his experience moving to LA out of high school and being homeless, and his first big break with French Montana and A$AP Rocky. Scott and Tyla break down some of his newest singles like “Tommy Lee” and “High Right Now,” and they discuss how he connected with the right players early on to eventually lead to where he is today. They touch base on life in quarantine, life on tour, the new record, his rock and roll influences, and how Tyla stays humble.

Scott welcomes back Gavin Rossdale from Bush. They chat about life in quarantine, the release of his new album, The Kingdom, and speak about all things from music to love. They talk about growth in the time of Covid-19, touring, and interesting ways to get music out there now that everyone needs to reinvent themselves in this day and age. Scott and Gavin go through tracks on the record, like “Bullet Holes,” “Blood River,” and “Undone,” then touch base on a rage of subjects from Keanu Reeves, the use of Gavin’s song in the John Wick soundtrack, and their latest livestream. They take on the concept of social responsibility during covid, and Gavin answers some fan questions about finding love again, being single, and advice for musicians wanting to break into the music business these days.

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

Amidst the quarantine, Scott sits with New Zealand electro pop sensation The Naked and Famous. The band actually performs some of their biggest hits unplugged, like "Young Blood" and "Punching in a Dream.” Thom and Alisa talk about their start in Auckland and how they met at an early age, and they go through their journey as a group to now a duo. Scott, Thom, and Alisa touch base on how they are adapting to quarantine, how they got their start, and how they were cyberbullied from the beginning. They also address the pitfalls of being together and working together. Next, they break down the meeting behind some of their biggest tracks and chat about the music scene in Auckland versus the United States. Thom and Alisa discuss their new music, new configuration, and the writing process behind their new album “Recover.” They end the conversation speaking on the shape of the music business and where it all might net out after this pandemic.

Scott does a quick catch up with Steve O of Jackass and Wildboyz fame right before he goes to get a Covid test. They chat about life in quarantine, Steve O’s love of the UFC, and how he almost achieved the famed cauliflower ear. Steve O talks about his love of Mötley Crüe and how he first scammed his way into meeting them. Steve O also tells Scott about driving in his caravan to guests for his own podcast. After talking about clown college and how Steve O got into stunts at a young age, they end the conversation speaking about some of his biggest regrets, flossing, and a Jackass reunion.

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

Scott chats with breaking artist Gashi to hear his incredible story of going from refugee runaway to multi-platinum recording artist working alongside talent like French Montana, Travis Scott, and Nipsey Hustle. The show begins with a conversation about life in quarantine, then transitions into Gashi’s humble beginnings in Kosovo and how he eventually landing in Brooklyn with his family. Scott touches on his own upbringing and first taste of success, then Gashi talks about how he dropped out of school and pursued music with his homeless peers. He outlines how he went from selling CDs in the street, meeting Scott early on, meeting Austin Rosen, and getting a record deal. They share the infamous story of Gashi’s performance at RCA records and recall how his first few songs went viral, allowing him to give up an ordinary life and transition into an artist. They also discuss Gashi’s new album, 1984, and he divulges some of the inspiration behind the songs and lyrical content. Talking about the concept of the new record, Scott and Gashi dive into the 80’s as a time capsule. Gashi tells the stories behind songs like “Paranoid,” “Mr. Ferrari,” and “My Year” with G-Eazy,” then concludes with his plans for the future.

Scott talks with Sinead Bovell – model and tech entrepreneur, and CEO of Waye. The conversation begins with Sinead’s academic upbringing in Canada and an overview of how she segued from finance and management consulting to a career in fashion and modeling. Then, Scott and Sinead dive into how Sinead was scouted, career highlights as model, and discussing how she became an educator in the tech space. They chat about career paths and using technology for the greater good. Sinead also shares about the mission of Waye and how she aims to disrupt and revolutionize the tech community. Next, Scott and Sinead explore the various ways fashion can help shape advertising and other industries as well as how social media is shaping culture. They speak on AI, digital models, the future of fashion week, and the skill sets students should have to help shape their future with technology. After touching on Sinead’s work with the United Nations, the US Chamber of Commerce, and her many writing gigs, Scott and Sinead conclude with insight on how technology will play a part in shaping the future.

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

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

Scott talks to actress, filmmaker, activist, and singer Rose McGowan about her new record Planet 9, the process of writing the record, life in quarantine, her many artistic endeavors and her path and journey.

Incubus band members Brandon Boyd and Michael Einziger interview each other in a unique spin for the show, they discuss the new EP Trust Fall Side B, life in a pandemic, and answer fan questions.

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

Scotts has on co-star of the Safdie Brothers film Uncut Gems, Julia Fox. They discuss how she got the role, future projects and life in quarantine.
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Scott sits with the brothers in Palaye Royale to discuss their new album and how they are adjusting to life during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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A pop culture guide for some things to watch and listen to to help you get through the quarantine.
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Scott sits down with Josh Wyatt, CEO of NeueHouse, to talk about how he's handling the pandemic and how Coronavirus affects his business and other small and big businesses during this trying time.
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Scott sits with the incredible Jay Shetty to hear his story from monk to motivational speaker.
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A Interview With COVID-19 Patient Joey Benh, From Coma To Recovery
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The Corona Virus And Your Mental Health
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Scott sits down with New York Times best selling author Anthony Bozza to discuss the new Eminem book and so much more.
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Scott sits down with the fascinating Alex Ebert, singer of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, to talk about his many endeavors and social activism.
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Scott sits down with singer and fashion darling Caroline Vreeland to discuss her journey in life from music to her famous fashion lineage to the worlds best garlic bread...
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Indie rock darlings, Singer Nathan Willett and bassist Matt Maust of Cold War Kids, stop by to discuss their new album, tour and history of the band.
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Scott sits down with music and YouTube sensation Alex Aiono to talk all things music, youtube, content, and 2020!
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Scott sits down with the OG creator Casey Neistat and hears about his journey from rags to riches.

Scott down with Australias most subscribed YouTuber and International pop superstar, Wengie, as they discussion her 20 million subscribers, songs climbing up the charts, her 2.1 billion streams.
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Scott introduces the show “Double Date with the Kaplan Twins.“ They sit down with their mom, Amy to talk about everything from dating apps to ghosting in 2019.
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Scott sits down with one of the kings of NYC nightlife, his pal Nur Khan .
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Scott talks to the amazing Norman Reedus, Star of the Walking Dead and Ride.
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Scott sits down with Rock and Roll Hall Of Famer Joe Elliot of Def Leppard to discuss the new Down N Outz record and Def Leppard.
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Scott sits down with Jamie Bower to talk about life and L.A.
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Scott sits down with BBC Radios Jack Saunders to discuss the current state of Rock & Roll.
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BONUS EPISODE - 30 best food dishes in L.A.
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Scott sits down with Kiiara to talk music and life.
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BONUS EPISODE - A New Yorkers survival guide to L.A. Tips, places to go, and life saving tricks for a transplanted New Yorker moving to Los Angeles.
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Scott sits down with Goody Grace to discuss music and life.
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Scott sits down with Sasha Spilberg to discuss music, youtube, and life.
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Scott sits down with Shepard Fairey to discuss all things art, life, and Los Angeles.
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Scott sits down with photographer Mick Rock to discuss life and music.
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Scott and co-host Patrick Hoelck sit down in the all new WeWork Studio with director and producer Bert Marcus to discuss music and life.
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Scott sits down with Liily to discuss music and life.
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Scott sits down with Blackbear to discuss music and life.
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Brody Jenner and AHZ sit down with Scott to discuss life and pop culture.
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Scott sits down with David Lee Roth of Van Halen to discuss music and life.
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Scott sits down with Bryan Adams to discuss life and music.
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Scott sits down with Gavin Rossdale of Bush to discuss life and music.
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Taryn Manning and Scott sit down to discuss life and acting.
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Scott sits down with Rüfüs Du Sol to talk music and life.
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Scott sits down with ten-time New York Times best-selling author Neil Strauss and iconic rock star (as well as Scott’s band mate) Courtney Love. Courtney and Neil describe how they met and the true friendship that developed. They touch base on Neil’s 2005 book, The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists, and the book he cowrote with Marilyn Manson, The Long Hard Road Out of Hell. The group also discusses the inner workings of relationship building, their mutual love of rock, musician Billy Corgan, and Courtney and Neil’s Scrabble game. Then, Neil dives into the story of how he began his #1 podcast To Live and Die in LA; he learned a story of a missing actress in LA and set off on a path to help solve the murder. Neil talks about some of his philosophies, and Courtney talks about her memoir, Dirty Blonde: The Diaries of Courtney Love. After chatting about what to do in toxic relationship, Courtney remembers her time with Andy Warhol and comments on financial literacy.  
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Scott talks with Marvin Scott Jared, the creator of NYLON Magazine and Ray Gun Magazine. They discuss Marvin’s new book, Ray Gun: The Bible of Music and Style, about his radical 1990’s publication. They speak about Marvin’s upbringing in Jacksonville, Florida, their mutual love of magazines, Marvin’s early musical influences in Lou Reed and Mott the Hoople, Martin’s start in the publishing business, and his early forays in music playing with Johnny Van Zandt. Martin remembers raising money to buy Creem Magazine, and he shares advice on how certain failures allow you to keep pushing into other ventures. Scott and Martin get into David Bowie stories, then chat about art direction, typography, and how Martin shapes the look of his magazines. Martin remembers the inception of NYLON Magazine with Helena Christensen. Lastly, Marvin talks about his own photography and directing, as well as his involvement with Nylon TV and Popular TV.
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Named by Refinery 29 as One to Watch in 2019, Kodie Shane joins Scott to discuss her musical journey. Kodie talks about knowing she wanted to be an entertainer, her musical family, and the pressure to get into the music business. They converse about her love for R&B, Frank Ocean, The Weeknd, Ashanti, and Lil Wayne. Having been raised in Chicago, Kodie speaks with Scott about the Chicago music scene versus Atlanta’s. Kodie shares that her big sister is her biggest inspiration, recalls getting into music after her first talent show performance, and details her understanding of realities of being a young artist form a young age. Scott and Kodie also chat about her work with Lil Yachty, her first tape that got one million plays, her many collaborators, her love of Kid Cudi, and her appreciation of older music. Last, Kodie Shane speaks about her European tour and her album, Young HeartThrob.   
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Before Scott and co-host Hailee Bo Bailee (Hailee Lautenbach) talk to a series of guests, Hailee interviews Scott about his journey in life, from rock-n-roll to the fashion business. After, Hailee shares about her new Netflix show, Turnt.  
Scott and Hailee’s first guest is Anais Gallagher, daughter of Oasis’s Noel Gallagher. Anais chats about how she got into photography and her world of fashion and media.  
Next up is dancer and media artist Montana Tucker. Montana talks tells Scott and Hailee about her career, her new music, and her charitable work.  
Lastly, Scott and Hailee sit down with Warner Bros. recording artist Bryce Vine. They speak about his start in music, time at the Berklee College of Music, how he met his producer, and his upcoming touring plans. In an exciting finish, Bryce performs a rendition of his song “Drew Barrymore” live.  
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Scott sits with Luke Spiller, Adam Slack, Jed Elliot, and Gethin Davies of The Struts, one of today’s premier new rock and roll bands. They talk about the band’s rise to the top of the “new band heap” and how the band formed in their young, formative years. They outline their early influences, including James Brown, the Rolling Stones, Jackson 5, and Queen. The band recalls their start performing David Bowie and Led Zeppelin covers, how they developed the band’s visuals, and how they decided on the name The Struts. Luke, Adam, Jed, and Gethin also remember their first UK release, the first French station that played their album, and their big break opening for the Rolling Stones. They speak about breaking into the US by opening up for Guns N’ Roses and the Foo Fighters and convey their views on the current state of rock-n-roll. The group discusses the Queen movie (Bohemian Rhapsody) and draws comparisons to their own experiences as a band, then concludes by divulging the naughtiest thing that Luke ever did in school.  
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Scott and co-host Jen DeLeon catch up with Saweetie about her quick rise to fame. They talk about hitting 66 million views on her “Icy GRL” video, her start in the Bay Area, her collaborations with Quavo and Lil Wayne, and how she got a manager and record deal. Saweetie recounts her original dream to do hair and attend beauty school, then segueing into music. Scott, Jen, and Saweetie discuss her family connection to sports, MC Hammer, and Gabrielle Union. Saweetie recalls writing poetry to beats and discusses Instagram and social media’s importance to launching her career. Finally, she shares about her own label, her love of beauty and fashion, and working with Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty.  
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Scott sits with brothers Sebastian Danzig, Remington Leith, and Emerson Barrett of Palaye Royale – one of the biggest new alt rock bands. They talk about the band’s first moniker Kropp Circle and the inception of the name Palaye Royale. The brothers share about fighting on tour, then discuss their early musical influences – from The Clash to Johnny Thunders to Faces to David Bowie. Sebastian, Remington, and Emerson discuss working with James Iha from Smashing Pumpkins, recording live, meeting Kim Fowley, and covering a Hanson and a Black Crowes song at their first gig. They chat about their El Rey gig, the story behind the song “Teenage Heartbreak Queen,” and their upcoming comic book and makeup lines. 
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Scott and Dom Harrison – AKA Yungblud – talk about his meteoric rise to fame, growing up in Sheffield, UK, and developing a hallmark of 15 different music styles mashed into one. The two chat about Dom’s process of recording with his producer, his new album titled 21st Century Liability, and his early exposure to artists like T. Rex, the Beatles, and Small Faces. Dom also shares about gender bending protest songs, developing a moniker that embodies who he is, and the influence of Eminem, Marilyn Manson, and Lady Gaga. Dom recounts the story of his song “I Love You, Will You Marry Me,” then discusses his image, fashion, and what he stands for. Dom details the story of how he began as an independent artist and how he got signed to a major label. Scott and Dom speak about being misunderstood and not conforming to a box, then wrap up with 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Yungblud.  
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Scott talks with Paul Banks of Interpol, one of the most quintessential NYC rock bands. First, Paul shares about his side band with RZA, then dives into the history of Interpol and where their music is heading. They chat about electronic rock duo Ratatat’s lasting influence, the music video of Interpol’s new song “The Rover,” and the Interpol show at the Hollywood Bowl. They also discuss the stories behind Interpol’s most iconic songs’ creation as well as the recording process for this new record, Marauder. Scott and Paul talk a bit about Grunge and music that inspires the band, then conclude by conversing on the current Interpol tour.   
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Scott interviews down with The Cult lead singer Ian Astbury. They dive into Ian’s history in Glasgow and Canada, his early days playing in bands, and his diverse inspirations – from the Sex Pistols to David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust – and how The Cult first became a band. Scott and Ian also chat about Ian’s love for sneakers, fashion, and brands like Supreme. Ian recalls redoing The Cult’s Electric album and his introduction to legendary music producer Rick Rubin. Ian shares his passion for him hop culture and what inspires him, then discusses with Scott about EP versus full length records and how music is digested now. Scott and Ian dig into the meaning behind The Cult’s records like “Love Removal Machine,” then conclude with Ian’s story of how he joined the legendary band, The Doors.  
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Scott talks to Julia Cumming, Nick Kivlen, and Jacob Faber of the band Sunflower Bean about touring with The Kills and Interpol. Next, they discuss Sunflower Bean’s second record, how the band was formed 5 years ago, their origins in the New York and Long Island scenes, and their love for The Velvet Underground. Lead vocalist and bassist Julia shares about transitioning from modeling to music, how she managed to do both concurrently, and how she reconnected with Scott on a shoot with Madonna for Vogue. Sunflower Bean shares about their favorite songs on their new album, how they discover new music, career highlights playing in China, and their involvements in activism. Scott and Sunflower Bean conclude by chatting about life on the road and some of their musical inspirations.     
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Scott and co-host Jessica Michel talk with Incubus’s Brandon Boyd about his music, art, and philosophy. Brandon details how the band reinvented their most popular tracks for their Kaaboo performance, then discusses Incubus’s early beginnings in Calabasas as teenagers. They chat about The Joy of Sex book as well as how Brandon came up with the Incubus logo, artwork, and flyers. Brandon shares about life on the road and tells the stories behind Incubus hits like “Wish You Were Here.” After taking fan calls from around the world, Scott, Jessica, and Brandon speak about the creative process, how Brandon felt being voted one of the hottest guys in music, and the story behind the song “Drive.” Lastly, Brandon talks about the future of the band and the differences in playing their new music versus previous catalog live.  
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Scott sits with one of the biggest DJs in the world, Afrojack. They begin chatting about his experiences working with Madonna, David Guetta, and Nicki Minaj, then dive into his career’s evolution from cleaning clubs at age 14 to becoming one of the biggest DJs in the world. He got his first gig at age 17, worked 8 hours a night, made about $250, and developed one of signature DJ characteristics: the mash-up. Looking ahead, Afrojack expresses his dream to work with Kanye West and discusses about his own management company, LDH. Afrojack details how he discovers talent and his non-stop schedule, then talks with Steve about the EDM scene and the competitive nature of his associates. Afrojack proclaims his love for motivational speaking, audiobooks, and learning. The conversation wraps up with Afrojack sharing about his new record, the Wynn Residency, his restaurant, and his hopes for the future.  
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Scott speaks with best friend duo, the iconic DJ Steve Aoki and star of Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why’s Ross Butler (“Zach Dempsey”). They tackle Steve’s rise to fame on Forbes’ top DJ list, Ross’s rise to acting fame, how Scott and Steve met 15 years ago, how Scott met Ross before he was even acting, and their mutual love of Queen. Then, they discuss how Steve is the hardest working DJ in the business, his #1 hit song “Waste It on Me’” with BTS, and how Steve found music via the hardcore scene early on. Steve also shares about his connection with his dad, how he developed his work ethic, his record label that features the Chainsmokers, and how he branded himself. Scott and Steve contemplate the future of EDM, and Steve reflects on his first paycheck to now. Scott chats with Ross about his approach to acting, season 2 of 13 Reasons Why, and his role in the movie Shazam! Scott, Ross, and Steve place bets on a Steve Aoki-created game, then partake in a grand finale of caking a guest outside the studio.  
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Scott and co-host Jessica Michel interview the charismatic Randy Jackson about his evolution from studio musician to American Idol judge to his many entrepreneurial endeavors. First, Randy speaks about his musical journey on bass guitar, his early band days, his family of musicians, and his early years in jazz. Randy, Scott, and Jessica speak about the truth in the adage “practice makes perfect” when it comes to musical instruments. Randy recalls his first big gig with Billy Cobham as well as playing with Aretha Franklin and other megastars. After emphasizing the art of perseverance, Randy details how he joined the legendary Journey, how he came aboard American Idol, and the inspiring story of Kelly Clarkson’s win in American Idol Season One. Last, Randy, Scott, and Jessica discuss what gives someone star quality, as well as what he’s doing now – which includes managing chefs.
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First, Scott sits down with Violet Benson – AKA DaddyIssues – to discuss how she grew from nothing into one of the biggest comedic voices online. She shares with Scott how she monetized the brand and built her own unique voice. Violet remembers growing up in Russia, immigrating to the United States, and how being bullied led her to comedy. When Violet was miserable at her accounting job, she started a meme account on Instagram. Within four years, her social media went viral, she amassed over 4 million Instagram followers, and Joe Jonas as her first celebrity follower kicked off her professional influencing career. Violet and Scott also talk about her dating life and Demi Lovato’s “Daddy Issues” song that was inspired by her DaddyIssues Instagram account.
In the last part of the episode, Scott sits with his friend and artist James Goldcrown, who has been creating art for the last 20 years. Most recently, he has gained popularity for his murals of hearts, endearing called “Love Walls.” James has been commissioned for murals and gallery shows worldwide and collaborated with major brands like Rag and Bone, Macy’s, and Revlon.
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An impromptu interview with G-Eazy, Scott, and co-host Jen DeLeon. First, they dive into G-Eazy’s history with Skee and Dash Radio, his early upbringings in Berkley and Oakland, and his original stage name: Generic. They chat about his first big break, his first few performances, his anxiety about performing, his first gig, and life on tour. From basketball and pumping iron to his love of Lebron and hip hop, G-Eazy shares about his own passions. G-Eazy also divulges how he writes new music – from beat construction, to mixing, to putting the final touches on a song. G-Eazy recollects performing on legendary stages, monetizing some of his ideas, and becoming an entrepreneur. Last, Scott, Jenn, and G-Eazy talk about G-Eazy's touring and recording schedule and how its constructed.  
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The first part of the show, Scott sits with Nick Simmons to talk about his childhood growing up on TV in a rock-n-roll family. Kiss bassist and vocalist Gene Simmons enters a bit later to talk about Israel, his family genealogy, and buying clown makeup at Woolworth in the early days of Kiss. Nick recollects stories about Queen’s Brian May, Bob Dylan and Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page. Gene also discusses his new book, 27: The Legend and Mythology of the 27 Club, about the group of famous musicians, artists and actors who died at age 27. They chat about Kiss’s upcoming End of the Road Tour, 2019, Gene’s biggest inspirations, and the Ringo Starr story. They close out the conversation speaking about The Vault Box Set of Gene’s solo work and the meaning of charisma.
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Albert Hammond Jr of the Strokes talks all things solo career and The Strokes.
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Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers sits down with Scott to discuss all things Red Hot Chili Peppers, the past, and the future.
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Music and Fashion impresario Scott Lipps, drummer for Courtney Love and owner of Lipps LA and One Management, sits down for intimate conversations with some of the biggest names in music and pop culture. From Anthony Kiedis, Randy Jackson, Courtney Love, G Eazy, and many more.
Originally airing on Dash Radio, published here as a one hour podcast. Stay tuned for an exciting year ahead…
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