Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

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!     0:00:29 VMAs after-party moment  0:02:27 Rock-n-Roll Breakthroughs  0:04:32 Collaborating with his rockstar peers 0:06:30 The collaboration with Aerosmith 0:09:50 The new Aerosmith record!  0:13:20 Paying homage to Ozzy Osborn and breaking the US  0:16:17 On being Yungblud 24/7.  0:18:58  The reality of fame 0:20:15 The pushback of releasing a 9-minute single  0:22:40 Yungblud’s Grammy considerations 0:24:35 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/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!  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 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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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

Scott Lipps sits down with Ian Astbury from The Cult for an in-depth conversation on the legacy of Death Cult and their highly anticipated upcoming show at the Gramercy Theatre on October 12th. Ian dives into staying true to the band’s roots, revisiting early lyrics, and defining what being an artist really means. The two discuss everything from meeting guitarist Billy Duffy, writing the band’s first tracks, and turning down major record deals, to the influence of David Bowie and the rise of AI and music bots in the modern era. 0:00:00 - Start 0:00:45 - Death Cult LIVE  0:02:52 - Staying true to Death Cult roots 0:03:51 - Early shows and revisiting lyrics 0:05:37 - True Dark Wave  0:09:28 - Music bots 0:12:42 - Meeting Billy Duffy 0:14:27 - Writing early tracks 0:17:40 - David Bowie 0:21:29 - Turning down deals 0:25:00 - Upcoming shows

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with the blistering Irish rock quartet Inhaler! The band fronted by Elijah Hewson most recently released its junior album, 'Open Wide,' in February. They kick off the conversation talking about touring, including life on the road, playing festivals like Sea. Hear. Now., and gigs in South America. The guys get into how they met and formed in Ireland, and the Irish music scene they grew up in, with bands like Fontaines DC. They discuss loads about the influence of UK and Irish music and their own experiences shaping today’s generation – what it was like opening up for Noel Gallagher, the current Oasis comeback stadium tour, and the new Spinal Tap 2 movie. They talk about the new album and the stories behind some of its hit songs like “Concrete.” The band also gets into the plights of musicians today, giving their thoughts on AI, starting young in the industry, band fights, and band democracy. Inhaler spills so much during this interview, hinting at what’s to come, so this chat is not to be missed. Tune into this great chat with Inhaler on Lipps Service!    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  0:00:08 - Sea. Hear. Now. festival 0:01:06 - LCD Soundsystem  0:01:21 - Small shows VS festivals  0:01:52 - Current tour  0:02:29 - Playing in South America 0:03:24 - Forming the band 0:04:16 - The influence of rock music  0:04:58 - Oasis tour  0:05:50 - Opening up for Noel Gallagher  0:07:05 - Bringing Josh into the band  0:07:47 - Metallica  0:08:57 - Cover band era  0:10:09 - The choice of the Inhaler name  0:10:52 - Early gigs  0:13:47 - The Irish music scene 0:14:01 - Fontaines DC 0:15:36 - Dropping out of school 0:15:57 - Starting young in the music industry 0:18:00 - Growth with the release of Open Wide 0:19:08 - The house of ‘Cuts and Bruises’  0:22:18 - Album pressures  0:23:06 - New album inspirations 0:23:49 - Being considered a “pop band” 0:24:08 - Working with Kid Harpoon 0:26:28 - AI in music making 0:28:39 - Social Media  0:29:40 - The “Snapchat era” 0:30:23 - The story behind “Your House” 0:31:24 - Relationships on the road 0:32:38 - Connecting with Open Wide 0:32:45 - Tiktok  0:33:20 - Deciding on covers 0:35:21 - Band fights 0:36:34 - Spinal Tap 0:37:40 - Getting lost on tour 0:38:18 - Playing a set before doors open 0:39:14 - Covid era  0:40:58 - The story behind “Concrete”  0:42:39 - Dublin 0:43:28 - New York inspiration  0:44:52 - “The end of your real youth” 0:45:22 - Finishing the album 0:46:38 - Band democracy  0:47:39 - Current tour 0:48:16 - Dream cities to tour in 0:50:25 - Ohio  0:51:00 - Top 5 cities  0:52:29 - Chinatown dumplings 0:53:42 - Tokyo 0:55:31 - Top 5 Irish bands 0:58:15 - Top 5 movies 1:02:00 - Top 5 bands that should've been bigger

This is a two-part episode: the first interview with Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro and the second interview with Winona Fighter! Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with one of the UK’s best and most rockin’ frontmen out there today – Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro! The band is gearing up to release its 10th studio album, Futique, in September. The two start by getting into the Scottish music scene, the art of songwriting, and the band’s experience defying label pressures. Simon talks about the band name, what it means, and its origins. Throughout the conversation, Simon discusses his career travels and experiences, including European festival culture, Berlin’s clubbing and art culture, and what it’s like performing in major cities like Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Cape Town. They get into the making of the new album, its post-pandemic inspiration, and stories behind the songs. Tune into a fun and extensive chat with Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro!   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 0:00:11 - Scottish music scene 0:02:14 - Starting on their own 0:03:10 - Neighborhood noise  0:03:27 - The art of songwriting  0:04:25 - Defying label pressures  0:05:40 - What the name Biffy Clyro means 0:06:03 - Origins of the Biffy Clyro name 0:07:04 - Changing the outlook on the band 0:07:47 - Becoming a songwriter  0:08:40 - Overcoming hardships  0:09:17 - Experiences being in a band with twins 0:10:24 - European festival culture 0:12:10 - Weirdest festival lineup? 0:12:47 - New album Futique 0:13:13 - Post-pandemic inspiration behind the record 0:14:00 - Savoring the moment through music  0:14:44 - Black Sabbath’s final show  0:15:52 - Even your heroes have heroes  0:17:15 - Recording in a barn and sampling cows 0:17:41 - Inspiration in Berlin 0:19:43 - Berlin clubbing scene 0:20:51 - Berlin’s art culture  0:21:41 - Making friends in the US 0:22:10 - Silver Lining Lounge acoustic show 0:23:47 - Top 5 cities to travel 0:23:55 - London  0:25:04 - Los Angeles weather  0:25:58 - Playing festivals in Cape Town 0:27:31 - Tokyo's futuristic way of living  0:29:18 - Most romantic city  0:30:32 - Top 5 bands that should've made it in the US 0:33:27 - UK emo scene  0:34:20 - The year of Biffy Clyro ––––––––––––––––––––––––– Winona Fighter On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with one of the hottest new punk bands on the scene, Winona Fighter. The trio opens up about the release of the deluxe edition of their album My Apologies To The Chef and the unique experience of recording it acoustically. The conversation dives into the band’s beginnings on Craigslist, what it’s like carving out a punk identity in the middle of Nashville’s country-heavy music scene, and their DIY approach to making music. Winona Fighter also shares the stories behind fan-favorite tracks like “I’m in The Market To Please No One” and reflects on the raw energy that comes with being a punk trio. The episode closes with the members sharing their Top 5 bands they believe will save rock and roll, the rising acts they’re rooting for in the scene, and their picks for the best bands of the 2000s. Tune in for another unforgettable episode with the unstoppable Winona Fighter!   0:00:00 - Start 0:00:10 - Oasis tour 0:01:35 - The revival of rock bands 0:02:07 - Third Eye Blind 0:02:45 - Meeting on Craigslist 0:05:18 - Nashville punk scene 0:06:48 - Snooper 0:08:15 - Metal influences 0:09:19 - Bending the norms 0:11:08 - Alternative country 0:11:56 - DIY music making  0:13:53 - Having a breakthrough 0:15:10 - Power trios  0:16:10 - Women in punk rock 0:17:43 - The essence of punk 0:18:56 - Emotions through performance 0:19:20 - My Apologies To The Chef deluxe album 0:20:22 - Choosing covers 0:21:31 - Winona Ryder 0:21:52 - Wordplay in lyrics 0:23:03 - “I’m in The Market To Please No One” 0:24:07 - The economics of being in a band 0:26:56 - Side hustles 0:28:30 - Playing bass on a cruise ship 0:30:40 - Touring experiences  0:31:28 - Recording 32 tracks 0:32:27 - Festivals VS shows 0:33:35 - Reaching audiences  0:33:44 - Playing without in-ear monitors  0:34:27 - Best unplugged albums  0:35:25 - Playing it by ear 0:36:25 - Top 5 bands that are here to save rock and roll 0:37:58 - Mannequin Pussy 0:39:10 - Turnstile becoming mainstream 0:40:55 - Top 5 punk bands destined to make it big 0:41:35 - Homefront, High Vis, Scowl 0:43:20 - Hot Mulligan 0:44:08 - The best band ever from the 2000s