Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

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!    2:00 - Changing fashion 7:30 - New song 8:20 - Evolution of guitar playing 11:00 - Discovering music 12:15 - Eddie Van Halen story  15:35 - Learning guitar today 19:30 - Getting into Sabbath 21:00 - Joining Ozzy's band 23:40 - Meeting Randy Rhoades and Ozzy  26:55 - Ozzy stories  29:50 - Songwriting process for BLS  34:10 - Upcoming projects 36:40 - Joining the Pantera reunion  40:50 - Seeing Pantera for the first time  42:50 - Performing with Pantera 46:11 - Paying homage to Dimebag  48:00 - Festival dates 51:55 - Top 5 underrated guitarists 59:53 - 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 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 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5008sl856TPuZUqsWqrmV3?si=14018bc6f227428e] 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 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkhGY1R3YUR6bzZNWTE1RENfUnlSbE5NSWRDd3xBQ3Jtc0ttUnRpU2QxbnhmaVpGX2JsRXZxX2tYcXBSS01UcTFteGdiUHFWaVpWOTZLQnNZeTFyeUVkTjM4NFAxTnJSNWZxbXpkem1zYldzMGhmLUxwbjV3NEdudS00M0g5N2JzRnhwUllWYS1lOHJuQW5DbnA4RQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.magicmind.com%2Flipps&v=w3GqBDSkWF8]   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 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/064M35dGlPeCG5ZKUFL3tw?si=fd5a440df1524ebb] 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 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkhGY1R3YUR6bzZNWTE1RENfUnlSbE5NSWRDd3xBQ3Jtc0ttUnRpU2QxbnhmaVpGX2JsRXZxX2tYcXBSS01UcTFteGdiUHFWaVpWOTZLQnNZeTFyeUVkTjM4NFAxTnJSNWZxbXpkem1zYldzMGhmLUxwbjV3NEdudS00M0g5N2JzRnhwUllWYS1lOHJuQW5DbnA4RQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.magicmind.com%2Flipps&v=w3GqBDSkWF8]   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