Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

In this special Lipps Service episode, Scott Lipps sits down with Gym Class Heroes frontman Travie McCoy for an in-depth conversation before the band’s show at the Silver Lining Lounge in NYC. Travie takes listeners on a journey through his roots in Geneva, NY, his earliest musical memories, and the hardcore scene that shaped him. He opens up about everything from the formation of Gym Class Heroes and their early DIY days to their breakout Fueled By Ramen era, the creation of Papercut Chronicles, and hits like “Cupid’s Chokehold” and “Clothes Off!”. The discussion dives into collaborations, genre-blending, and the highs and lows of his career, including dark periods, reinvention, and working with icons like T-Pain, Bruno Mars, and Benny Blanco. Travie also gives insight into his new record and his artistic life beyond music. A candid and inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss.

 On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with the biggest name in rock music right now, Yungblud, for an electrifying and unfiltered conversation. The two dive right into Yungblud’s wild VMA afterparty moments before exploring his rock ‘n’ roll breakthroughs and what it’s like to collaborate with some of the biggest rock legends in the game.    Yungblud opens up about his epic collaboration with Aerosmith and even teases details about their new record. He shares his thoughts on living life at full volume and paying homage to icons like Ozzy Osbourne while breaking through in the U.S.   Scott and Yungblud also delve into the challenges of being Yungblud 24/7, including dealing with fame and online criticism, as well as releasing a 9-minute single. This episode is not one to miss on Lipps Service!  

Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Start 0:02:21 - Growing up in Geneva, NY0:03:49 - First musical memory and Earth, Wind and Fire0:07:19 - Hardcore scene0:09:05 - Phones at concert0:10:43 - Tattooing and art0:13:54 - Gym Class Heroes formation0:16:15 - The first rehearsals 0:18:03 - The early EPs and recordings0:20:44 - Warped tour days 0:23:40 - Mixing genres0:25:53 - Pete Wentz and the Fueled By Ramen era 0:31:38 - “Papercut Chronicles” 0:32:37 - Cupids Chokehold 0:38:07 - Clothes Off!0:41:16 - Collabs 0:43:37 - Dark times 0:50:00 - T Pain and Bruno Mars0:52:22 - Benny Blanco 0:54:27 - The new record1:00:25 - Top 5 artists that defy genres 1:02:00 - The perfect record

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 Tour0:04:15 - Tattoo misspelling to new song title 0:10:03 - Houston0:11:09 - Warped Tour0:11:49 - First musical memories 0:09:00 - Otto finding out about online rumors0:14:15 - First bands 0:18:35 - Writing the first EP0:21:10 - Meeting Geoff 0:26:11 - Being considered a “pop band”0:29:10 - Opening for Aaron Carter0:31:00 - Meeting the Madens 0:32:30 - The first record deal 0:39:20 - The Minion origin story 0:43:14 - First tour0:46:38 - 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 

For more incredible rock 'n' roll interviews, hit the subscribe button! Also check out Lipps Service with Scott Lipps podcasts on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast player. #train #producing #podcast #music #top5 #interview #rocknroll CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @scottlipps Podcast Manager @picklesmother_ Edited by @toastycakes Music by @robbyhoff Intern @kaylah._b Recorded by Fringe Podcasts NYC at Silver Lining Lounge 00:00 - Start 01:30 - 25 years of drops of Jupiter 02:37 - Growing up 05:00 - Finding his voice 08:05 - Zeppelin 09:11 - The move to San Fran 10:25 - Forming train 15:03 - The first big break 17:25 - “Drops of Jupiter” 22:00 - On the lyrical shift 23:53 - Jonathan Daniel 0:25:00 - “Hey Soul Sister” 28:38 - Butch Walker 33:10 - The new record 36:00 - Billy Joel 37:00 - The new tour 38:00 - Comedy and golf 40:41 - Uniting fans with music 42:00 - The perfect album 43:00 - Supergroup 44:09 - Top 5 Train songs 45:11 - Top 5 Zeppelin songs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Remember painful online rehearsal? Lutefish fixed it. Backed by Wenger and built for serious musicians, the Lutefish Stream delivers real-time online collaboration with crystal-clear 48K audio and low latency. Just plug into your router and play like you're in the same room. The Lutefish Stream https://lutefish.com/products/lutefish cuts down audio delay for remote music sessions by directly connecting audio sources, networks, and outputs, making sound travel incredibly fast, up to 30ms or less—like you're just 30 feet apart on a big stage or rehearsing in your garage! No more sitting in traffic on your way to practice. Rehearse more, meet new musicians in our free online community and create music together... all remotely. Real feel. Real time. Real music. 🎯 Get the Lutefish Stream and rehearse online in real time. 👉 lutefish.com http://lutefish.com/ Instagram - @lute.fish Facebook - @Lutefish.find.your.flow https://www.facebook.com/Lutefish.find.your.flow YouTube - @Lutefish https://www.youtube.com/@Lutefish

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

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

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott Lipps sits down with one of country’s biggest acts and best guitarists today – Marcus King. Marcus and his band most recently released the LP Darling Blue, the band’s first since 2018. They start by getting into the story behind his song “Cadillac,” meeting his wife, his Southern upbringing, musical heroes, and the early days of making music with his family. Marcus opens up about the trauma that shaped his songwriting, his faith, and the decision to leave school to pursue music, as well as his thoughts on Americana, keeping guitar music alive, and forming The Marcus King Band. He shares candid insights about working with other music greats such as Dan Auerbach, Dave Cobb, and Rick Rubin, while also discussing his struggles with mental health, microdosing, and his journey toward sobriety. The two explore the renaissance of honest rock ’n’ roll, how old movies inspired his latest record, and his dream collaborations (and a few ghosting stories). The interview wraps with Marcus listing his top five guitarists and top five roots and Americana artists. Tune into a great and insightful chat with the legend – Marcus King! For more incredible rock 'n' roll interviews, hit the subscribe button, and also check out Lipps Service with Scott Lipps podcasts on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast player.  CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @scottlipps Produced by @whitakermarisa Edited by @toastycakes Music by @robbyhoff Recorded at Fringe Podcasts NYC  0:00:31 - “Cadillac” and how he met his wife 0:02:30 - Upbringing  0:04:00 - Music heroes 0:07:00 - Playing music with family 0:07:40 - Trauma that led to his songwriting 0:09:51 - Channeling emotions into music at a young age 0:10:45 - Faith 0:11:24 - Parents and decision to go into music 0:14:18 - Decision to leave school and pursue music0:18:00 - Americana0:20:00 - Keeping guitar music alive 0:21:40 - Going to LA for the first time 0:24:11 - Forming the Marcus King Band 0:25:55 - Working with Dan Auerbach from The Black Keys0:28;00 - Dave Cobb vs Dan Auerbach 0:28:45 - Rick Rubin 0:32:00 - Mental health 0:34:34 - Microdosing 0:35:20 - Notoriety, its challenges0:38:00 - Darling Blue0:41:45 - Collaborating process0:42:51 - Journey with sobriety 0:44:13 - Sobriety and rock bottom 0:45:00 - Renaissance of honest rock ‘n’ roll 0:46:17 - Album recording process0:47:28 - Dream collaborators and getting ghosted 0:49:40 - Top 5 guitarists 0:54:24 - Top 5 roots, Americana, and country artists

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with the biggest name in rock music right now, Yungblud, for an electrifying and unfiltered conversation. The two dive right into Yungblud’s wild VMA afterparty moments before exploring his rock ‘n’ roll breakthroughs and what it’s like to collaborate with some of the biggest rock legends in the game. Yungblud opens up about his epic collaboration with Aerosmith and even teases details about their new record. He shares his thoughts on living life at full volume and paying homage to icons like Ozzy Osbourne while breaking through in the U.S. Scott and Yungblud also delve into the challenges of being Yungblud 24/7, including dealing with fame and online criticism, as well as releasing a 9-minute single. Tune into an amazing and insightful chat with the savior of rock ‘n’ roll – Yungblud! For more incredible rock 'n' roll interviews, hit the subscribe button, and also check out Lipps Service with Scott Lipps podcasts on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast player.  CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @scottlipps Produced by @whitakermarisa Edited by @toastycakes Music by @robbyhoff Recorded at Fringe Podcasts NYC  0:00:29 - VMAs after-party moment 0:02:27 - Rock ‘n’ roll breakthroughs 0:04:32 - Collaborating with his rockstar peers0:06:30 - The collaboration with Aerosmith0:09:50 - The new Aerosmith record 0:13:20 - Paying homage to Ozzy Osbourne and breaking the US 0:16:17 - On being Yungblud 24/7 0:18:58 - The reality of fame0:20:15 - The pushback of releasing a 9-minute single 0:22:40 - Yungblud’s Grammy considerations0:24:35 - Top 5 albums Yungblud can’t live without 0:27:47 - Building a supergroup

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/ActrizOn this episode of Lipps Service, Scott Lipps sits down with Cole Haden, the magnetic lead singer of blistering noise rock band Model/Actriz. The conversation spans the band’s meteoric rise, from sold-out shows in Brooklyn to high-profile festival appearances, such as Coachella. Cole opens up about the band's beginnings in Boston, the members’ time at Berklee College of Music, and the evolution of the band’s distinctive sound: raw, theatrical, and defiantly unorthodox. They dive into the origins of the band’s name, their unique approach to performance, and what it means to create music without traditional melody or chords. With a candid discussion about identity and vulnerability in lyricism, Cole offers an unfiltered look into both the personal and artistic layers of Model/Actriz. The episode also touches on dream collaborations, chaotic live moments, working with Miley Cyrus, and shoutouts to iconic influences like Gwen Stefani, Grace Jones, and Last Gaga. The interview concludes with Cole listing his top 5 frontmen/women and his favorite NYC-bred artists. Tune into an insightful chat with Cole Haden of Model/Actriz! For more incredible rock 'n' roll interviews, hit the subscribe button, and also check out Lipps Service with Scott Lipps podcasts on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast player.  CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @scottlipps Produced by @whitakermarisa Edited by @toastycakes Music by @robbyhoff Recorded at Fringe Podcasts NYC  0:00:00 - Start 0:00:12 - Sold out Brooklyn shows0:00:33 - Coachella 0:01:49 - Formation in Boston0:02:17 - Band name origins0:03:40 - Berklee School of Music0:04:28 - Childhood friends0:04:55 - 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 theatrics0:07:33 - Musical influences 0:08:28 - Peter Pan 0:09:08 - Christopher Guest0:09:30 - Spinal Tap0:09:50 - Band chemistry 0:10:52 - Death Grips0:11:31 - Being considered “A New York band”0:12:30 - 10 years of Model / Actriz0:13:20 - Costume changes 0:13:30 - Playing festivals vs shows 0:14:41 - Versatility of band name 0:16:30 - Defining the sound of Model/Actriz0:16:48 - Lady Gaga0:18:00 - Stage theatrics0:18:46 - Letters on Lady Gaga’s concert 0:20:17 - Growing up in a conservative area0:20:44 - Family support0:21:00 - Chrismukkah 0:23:16 - Karaoke 0:24:08 - New album, Pirouette0:24:21 - Meaning behind “Cinderella”0:24:40 - Accepting identity and femininity 0:26:46 - Vulnerability through lyricism 0:28:08 - Making a noise rock album0:​​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 collaborations0:35:03 - Upcoming tours0:35:57 - Craziest live show moment0:39:34 - Top 5 frontmen/women0:39:53 - Gwen Stefani0:42:49 - Fred Schnieder 0:43:45 - Grace Jones0:44:23 - Top 5 New York artists 0:45:13 - Scissor Sisters0:49:00 - Frost Children0:50:35 - Talking Heads–––––––––––––––––––––––––The MolotovsOn 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 - Start0:00:08 - Playing in the US0:00:59 - Pros and cons of being a sibling duo0:03:23 - Early influences0:04:23 - Hairdresser parents0:04:39 - Green Day0:05:10 - Record Store Day0:06:00 - Kevin Roland0:06:20 - Breaking through in America0:07:55 - The Libertines0:08:58 - “A long way from home”0:09:19 - The origins of The Molotovs0:11:13 - From busking to opening for Iggy Pop0:13:34 - London street crowds0:15:29 - Busking during COVID0:16:57 - Support from music legends (Green Day, Blondie, Sex Pistols)0:17:43 - Performing with Paul Cook0:19:25 - The Sex Pistols0:21:46 - Number 1 on the UK physical chart0:23:02 - The resurgence of Rock0:24:27 - Mainstream music0:26:10 - The strangest gig 0:28:08 - Craziest tour moment0:31:03 - CBGB fest0:34:00 - Media in today's world0:35:29 - Tour and creating content0:38:18 - Capturing energy on the new album0:39:43 - The meaning of punk rock0:42:37 - Weirdest fan interaction0:45:02 - Top 5 punk rock albums0:49:35 - Anarchy in the UK0:51:13 - Top 3 sibling fights