On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Waterparks to dive deep into the band’s history, creativity, and chaos both on and off the road. From early demos, first musical memories, and the formation of their earliest bands to writing their debut EP and inking their first record deal, the trio reflect on the moments that shaped them. They share stories from the infamous tattoo misspelling that inspired a new song title to their haunted studio experience. The conversation also explores the evolution of their album visuals, the influence of color on each era, navigating being labeled a “pop band,” and the inspiration behind Intellectual Property and their upcoming album. With candid moments, unexpected confessions, and even their picks for the top five Waterparks songs of all time. This episode is not one to miss on Lipps Service!
Timestamps:
0:00:00 - Catching Up
0:01:05 - Demos on tour
0:02:50 - Least favorite songs to play on Tour
0:04:15 - Tattoo misspelling to new song title
0:10:03 - Houston
0:11:09 - Warped Tour
0:11:49 - First musical memories
0:09:00 - Otto finding out about online rumors
0:14:15 - First bands
0:18:35 - Writing the first EP
0:21:10 - Meeting Geoff
0:26:11 - Being considered a “pop band”
0:29:10 - Opening for Aaron Carter
0:31:00 - Meeting the Madens
0:32:30 - The first record deal
0:39:20 - The Minion origin story
0:43:14 - First tour
0:46:38 - The haunted studio recording
0:50:04 - Color influence on album eras
0:51:15 - Creating album visuals
0:52:23 - “Intellectual Property”
0:54:58 - IF LYRICS WERE CONFIDENTIAL
0:57:55 - The new album
1:00:54 - Geoff’s curse
1:06:23 - Top 5 Waterparks songs of all time
1:10:35 - Best debut album of all time