Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

In this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Bad Nerves frontman Bobby Nerves. They get into drumming, touring the US, and The Hives' influence on the band. Bobby also discusses growing up in Essex, how the band formed without expectations, and the economics of being in a band. Later on, the two talk about Billie Joe Armstrong's approval of Bad Nerves, the state of the world and AI, and the band's signing to Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam's record label, Loose Groove. Bobby also shares his top 5 underrated punk bands and British dishes, including his perfect album and the members of his dream supergroup. Listen to an exciting chat with the energetic singer and songwriter for one of the best new punk bands out there! CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @ScottLipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @Robby_hoff Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY 0:00:43 - Drumming0:02:20 - Drum and record stores0:03:50 - U.S. tour0:05:30 - The Hives influence0:09:15 - Touring with The Hives0:11:26 - Growing up in Essex0:14:20 - Starting as recording project0:17:10 - Going in with no expectations0:19:18 - 10,000 hours theory0:20:20 - First recording studio0:22:00 - Working with friends0:23:13 - Economics of being a band0:27:00 - Stealing food from gas stations0:30:15 - People connecting with their music0:30:40 - Going to America first time0:32:48 - Breaking down Baby Drummer0:35:20 - Billie Joe Armstrong0:38:27 - Bands standing for something0:40:41 - State of the world0:41:30 - AI0:43:43 - Singing live and backing tracks0:46:49 - Signing to Loose Groove (Stone Gossard label)0:51:53 - Making mistakes0:52:47 - Bobby’s supergroup0:54:58 - Top 5 underrated punk bands0:56:45 - Bobby’s perfect album1:00:52 - Top 5 British dishes1:04:42 - Bobby’s Twitch radio show

On this episode, Scott welcomes back the iconic frontman of Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer for his second time on Lipps Service — Maynard James Keenan! Maynard discusses the Sessanta tour (in celebration of his 60th birthday), his upbringing in Ohio, his experience in the army, and what it's like living in LA. The two also get into Maynard's extensive interests, ranging from Jiu-Jitsu, UFC, and wine-making to opening and owning multiple restaurants. Maynard also talks about his favorite records and how they influence his wine-making. The episode closes with some of Maynard's favorite underground bands, TV shows, and comedians. Tune in for another insightful conversation with the one and only Maynard James Keenan!  CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @ScottLipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @Robby_hoff Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Black Sabbath 02:00 - Comedy openers 03:21 - Early influences 04:45 - Time management 06:03 - Growing up in Ohio 09:55 - Life in the army 15:09 - First band CAD 17:33 - Moving to LA / early days of Tool 20:32 - Scientology gun story 22:39 - Religion 23:29 - Creative process 27:34 - UFC and fighting 28:43 - Sessanta tour / touring 32:24 - Merkin Vineyard/living in Arizona 38:23 - Talking about context and wine 40:09 - Jiu-Jitsu 42:05 - Favorite restaurants 44:28 - Favorite records 45:56 - Underground bands 47:29 - Car speakers / Portlandia 48:40 - Comedians 51:00 - Closing remarks

On this episode, Scott sits down with rocking singer and guitarist Myles Kennedy, ahead of the release of his new solo album, The Art of Letting Go. They discuss the influence of bands like Jane’s Addiction and Jellyfish, and Kennedy’s performances with rock legends like Jason Bonham and Slash. They talk about Kennedy’s signature guitar, the upcoming album, and his latest solo tour with a three-piece band. Finally, Kennedy lists his top 5 underrated bands, Guns N’ Roses songs, and his perfect rock supergroup. Tune in for a good conversation with the amazingly talented Myles Kennedy! CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @ScottLipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @Robby_hoff Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY 01:25 - Jane’s Addiction 05:20 - Zakk Wylde and shooting Rock Star movie 07:02 - Kennedy’s new single and record 07:58 - Living in Washington 08:26 - Introduction to music 11:40 - Deciding to do music professionally 13:51 - First band 16:02 - Matt Pinfield and The Mayfield Four 17:03 - Jerry Harrison and Radiohead influence 18:51 - Velvet Revolver opportunity 21:44 - Relationship with Slash 23:16 - Thoughts on Creed 24:27 - Kennedy’s new record 29:04 - Mark Knopfler and Big Wreck influence 30:27 - Custom guitar 32:04 - “Mr. Downside” story 34:26 - Touring with a three-piece band 35:33 - Thoughts on backing tracks 37:55 - Singing with Guns N’ Roses 40:07 - Asked to sing with Led Zeppelin 43:25 - New record and tour 45:20 - Top 5 underrated artists 50:09 - Top 5 Guns N’ Roses songs 53:05 - Perfect record 53:52 - Supergroup

On this episode, Scott is joined by legendary heavy metal guitarist Zakk Wylde! They get into Zakk’s current role as the guitarist for Pantera's reunion tour, as well as his early days in Ozzy Osbourne's band. Zakk shares several stories about his time touring with Ozzy, Randy Rhoades, and others. They also discuss his journey as a guitarist, and his recent releases with the Black Label Society and Zakk Sabbath. Zakk also reflects on his late friend Dimebag Darrell, and what it's like to pay homage to him while performing during Pantera's reunion tour. The episode closes with some of his Top 5s, including his top 5 metal riffs, and top 5 underrated guitarists!  CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @ScottLipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @Robby_hoff Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY 2:00 - Changing fashion7:30 - New song8:20 - Evolution of guitar playing11:00 - Discovering music12:15 - Eddie Van Halen story 15:35 - Learning guitar today19:30 - Getting into Sabbath21:00 - Joining Ozzy's band23:40 - Meeting Randy Rhoades and Ozzy 26:55 - Ozzy stories 29:50 - Songwriting process for BLS 34:10 - Upcoming projects36:40 - Joining the Pantera reunion 40:50 - Seeing Pantera for the first time 42:50 - Performing with Pantera46:11 - Paying homage to Dimebag 48:00 - Festival dates51:55 - Top 5 underrated guitarists59:53 - Top 5 metal riffs 1:00:50 - One perfect album

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 album12:00 – 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 NYC0:02:45 - Musical origins 0:04:50 - Influences0:06:24 - Going viral0:07:30 - Encouragement from parents0:08:25 - Rock music in Mexico0:11:30 - Rising to fame0:13:00 - Relationship growing up0:16:45 - First EP 0:19:20 - Signing to Lava0:24:05 - Pandemic album rollout 0:29:18 - Writing in English versus Spanish0:32:30 - Songwriting process0:39:30 - Album recording process0:41:40 - "Automatic Sun"0:44:20 - "Six Feet Deep"0:46:44 - Performing new songs live0:48:00 - Playing in Japan0:49:30 - Tour stories0:51:00 - Fan stories 0:52:00 - Upcoming tour0:54:00 - Top 5 restaurants in the US 0:57:40 - Top 5 women in rock 0:59:45 - Perfect records1:01:40 - 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 Telescreens1:05:05 – Start1:07:35 – Current NYC scene 1:09:15 – Relationship with other bands1:10:00 – Influences1:10:55 – The scene’s popularity and Jackson’s favorite current bands1:14:20 – Telescreens’ major label debut1:16:00 – Making money as an artist1:18:00 – Jackson’s favorite venues1:19:40 – Favorite NYC records1:20:30 – Upcoming tour Sid Simons of Sid Simons & The Darlings1:22:57 – Start1:26:00 – Early influences1:27:20 – Relationship with other bands1:28:17 – Formation of The Darlings 1:29:36 – Current influences in the scene1:31:50 – Upcoming projects1:32:50 – Radiohead1:34:25 – Underrated bands1:35:00 – Sid’s favorite NYC band1:36:10 – NYC venues1:37:50 – Touring1:40:00 – 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 Gentles0:03:00 – Managing the Strokes0:05:40 – The Strokes’ image 0:09:40 – The Strokes’ rise in popularity 0:11:50 – 2000s NYC scene 0:14:00 – The Strokes’ popularity in London0:15:10 – The Strokes first record deal0:16:50 – Other record deals for NYC bands 0:18:16 – Indie sleaze0:20:10 – 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 managing0:29:25 – Top 5 current NYC bandsBec Lauder0:32:38 – Start0:33:39 – Bec’s career beginnings0:35:10 – Current NYC scene0:38:50 – Favorite NYC spots 0:42:45 – Top 5 2000s NYC artistsZane Acord and Jack Bradley of The Thing0:45:50 – Start0:47:30 – Career beginnings0:48:20 – The Strokes’ influence0:51:30 – The role of radio0:53:00 – Current NYC scene0:55:30 – Modern touring industry0:57:00 – Upcoming shows and projects0:58:05 – 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 Harrison01:32 – Growing up04:30 – Early influences 09:32 – Ed’s first job10:02 – Getting a record deal 14:42 – Selling junk bonds 15:40 – Debut album17:23 – Hearing Nirvana for the first time18:03 – Band name origins19:42 – Connecting with Jerry Harrison20:27 – Writing iconic songs24:50 – Seeing Nirvana at a festival26:58 – Getting a role in Fight Club31:30 – Playing Woodstock ‘94 and ‘9932:59 – 1994 in music/the state of rock music today35:37 – Stories behind Live’s biggest hits39:20 – Meeting Metallica41:00 – Touring memories42:30 – “The mac ‘n cheese incident” 45:40 – Upcoming tour46:40 – Top 5 sushi restaurants 49:45 – Top 5 most underrated ‘90s bands53:56 – 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 NY00:35 – Andrew’s career beginnings02:55 – Andrew’s early passion for food 04:56 – Homelessness and drug addiction 09:18 – The success of Bizarre Foods 12:47 – Music discussion16:37 – Meeting Anthony Bourdain24:00 – Top 5 food cities 33:05 – Anthony Bourdain Singapore story/hidden gems in NYC