Cole Haden of Model/Actriz and The Molotovs

This is a two-part episode: the first interview with Cole Haden of Model/Actriz and the second interview with The Molotovs!

Cole Haden of Model/Actriz

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott Lipps sits down with Cole Haden, the magnetic lead singer of blistering noise rock band Model/Actriz. The conversation spans the band’s meteoric rise, from sold-out shows in Brooklyn to high-profile festival appearances, such as Coachella. Cole opens up about the band's beginnings in Boston, the members’ time at Berklee College of Music, and the evolution of the band’s distinctive sound: raw, theatrical, and defiantly unorthodox. They dive into the origins of the band’s name, their unique approach to performance, and what it means to create music without traditional melody or chords. With a candid discussion about identity and vulnerability in lyricism, Cole offers an unfiltered look into both the personal and artistic layers of Model/Actriz. The episode also touches on dream collaborations, chaotic live moments, working with Miley Cyrus, and shoutouts to iconic influences like Gwen Stefani, Grace Jones, and Last Gaga. The interview concludes with Cole listing his top 5 frontmen/women and his favorite NYC-bred artists. Tune into an insightful chat with Cole Haden of Model/Actriz! 


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CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @scottlipps 

Produced by @whitakermarisa 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @robbyhoff 

Recorded at Fringe Podcasts NYC 

0:00:00 - Start 

0:00:12 - Sold out Brooklyn shows

0:00:33 - Coachella 

0:01:49 - Formation in Boston

0:02:17 - Band name origins

0:03:40 - Berklee School of Music

0:04:28 - Childhood friends

0:04:55 - Berklee/Boston scene 

0:05:35 - Aerosmith 

0:05:59 - Creating a band with “no melody and no chords” 

0:06:30 - A flair for the theatrics

0:07:33 - Musical influences 

0:08:28 - Peter Pan 

0:09:08 - Christopher Guest

0:09:30 - Spinal Tap

0:09:50 - Band chemistry 

0:10:52 - Death Grips

0:11:31 - Being considered “A New York band”

0:12:30 - 10 years of Model / Actriz

0:13:20 - Costume changes 

0:13:30 - Playing festivals vs shows 

0:14:41 - Versatility of band name 

0:16:30 - Defining the sound of Model/Actriz

0:16:48 - Lady Gaga

0:18:00 - Stage theatrics

0:18:46 - Letters on Lady Gaga’s concert 

0:20:17 - Growing up in a conservative area

0:20:44 - Family support

0:21:00 - Chrismukkah 

0:23:16 - Karaoke 

0:24:08 - New album, Pirouette

0:24:21 - Meaning behind “Cinderella”

0:24:40 - Accepting identity and femininity 

0:26:46 - Vulnerability through lyricism 

0:28:08 - Making a noise rock album

0:​​29:08 - Meaning of “Pirouette” 

0:29:50 - What to expect at a Model/Actriz show 

0:31:21 - On working with Miley Cyrus 

0:33:34 - Dream collaborations

0:35:03 - Upcoming tours

0:35:57 - Craziest live show moment

0:39:34 - Top 5 frontmen/women

0:39:53 - Gwen Stefani

0:42:49 - Fred Schnieder 

0:43:45 - Grace Jones

0:44:23 - Top 5 New York artists 

0:45:13 - Scissor Sisters

0:49:00 - Frost Children

0:50:35 - Talking Heads

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The Molotovs

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott welcomes the explosive sibling punk trio The Molotovs for a raw and raucous conversation about their rise in the modern rock scene. The band shares what it’s like playing shows across the US, how being siblings affects their dynamic, and the early influences that shaped their sound, from growing up with hairdresser parents to discovering bands like Green Day. They talk about their journey from busking on the streets of London to sharing stages with legends like Iggy Pop and Paul Cook of the Sex Pistols. With stories of gritty street performances during lockdown, unexpected support from punk royalty, and climbing to #1 on the UK physical charts, the band opens up about their passion, persistence, and the rebirth of rock in today’s music landscape. Scott delves into their thoughts on the meaning of punk rock, shares their strangest gigs, recounts the craziest tour experiences, and recounts some weird fan encounters. To close, the Molotovs reveal their top punk albums and funniest sibling fights. Tune into an electric chat with one of the UK’s best punk projects today – The Molotovs!

0:00:00 - Start

0:00:08 - Playing in the US

0:00:59 - Pros and cons of being a sibling duo

0:03:23 - Early influences

0:04:23 - Hairdresser parents

0:04:39 - Green Day

0:05:10 - Record Store Day

0:06:00 - Kevin Roland

0:06:20 - Breaking through in America

0:07:55 - The Libertines

0:08:58 - “A long way from home”

0:09:19 - The origins of The Molotovs

0:11:13 - From busking to opening for Iggy Pop

0:13:34 - London street crowds

0:15:29 - Busking during COVID

0:16:57 - Support from music legends (Green Day, Blondie, Sex Pistols)

0:17:43 - Performing with Paul Cook

0:19:25 - The Sex Pistols

0:21:46 - Number 1 on the UK physical chart

0:23:02 - The resurgence of Rock

0:24:27 - Mainstream music

0:26:10 - The strangest gig 

0:28:08 - Craziest tour moment

0:31:03 - CBGB fest

0:34:00 - Media in today's world

0:35:29 - Tour and creating content

0:38:18 - Capturing energy on the new album

0:39:43 - The meaning of punk rock

0:42:37 - Weirdest fan interaction

0:45:02 - Top 5 punk rock albums

0:49:35 - Anarchy in the UK

0:51:13 - Top 3 sibling fights