• Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge and Slash and the Conspirators
    Oct 27 2024

    In this episode, Scott sits with one of the best singers in rock and roll known for being the frontman of Alter Bridge, and Slash and the conspirators, and his amazing solo career...Kerrang magazine called him one of rocks finest vocalists! The incredible…Myles Kennedy!

    Myles major breakthrough came as the lead vocalist and guitarist for Alter Bridge, formed in 2004 with former members of Creed. And Since 2010, he has also served as the lead vocalist for Slash's and The Conspirators,

    He's got a new album The Art Of Letting Go , his third solo album scheduled for release on October 11th- This is Myles’ 15th full length release of his career:

    In this interview, we’ll dive into his career journey, his collaborations with rock icons like Slash and even a Led Zeppelin story, and his upcoming solo album- Welcoming to Lipps Service … Myles Kennedy!

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    56 mins
  • Zakk Wylde of Ozzy, Black Label Society and the Pantera celebration
    Oct 13 2024

    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

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Julian Casablancas of The Strokes and The Voidz
    Sep 29 2024

    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

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    57 mins
  • The Warning
    Sep 22 2024

    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

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • NYC Music Scene Part 2 - Featuring Jackson Hamm of Telescreens and Sid Simons of Sid Simons & The Darlings
    Sep 8 2024

    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 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

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    36 mins
  • NYC Music Scene Part 1 - featuring Ryan Gentles, Bec Lauder, and The Thing
    Sep 1 2024

    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 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

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Ed Kowalczyk of Live
    Aug 18 2024

    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 Harrison

    01:32 – Growing up

    04:30 – Early influences

    09:32 – Ed’s first job

    10:02 – Getting a record deal

    14:42 – Selling junk bonds

    15:40 – Debut album

    17:23 – Hearing Nirvana for the first time

    18:03 – Band name origins

    19:42 – Connecting with Jerry Harrison

    20:27 – Writing iconic songs

    24:50 – Seeing Nirvana at a festival

    26:58 – Getting a role in Fight Club

    31:30 – Playing Woodstock ‘94 and ‘99

    32:59 – 1994 in music/the state of rock music today

    35:37 – Stories behind Live’s biggest hits

    39:20 – Meeting Metallica

    41:00 – Touring memories

    42:30 – “The mac ‘n cheese incident”

    45:40 – Upcoming tour

    46:40 – Top 5 sushi restaurants

    49:45 – Top 5 most underrated ‘90s bands

    53:56 – Top 5 most influential songs of the ‘90s

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Andrew Zimmern - Bonus episode
    Aug 9 2024

    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 NY


    00:35 – Andrew’s career beginnings

    02:55 – Andrew’s early passion for food

    04:56 – Homelessness and drug addiction

    09:18 – The success of Bizarre Foods

    12:47 – Music discussion

    16:37 – Meeting Anthony Bourdain

    24:00 – Top 5 food cities

    33:05 – Anthony Bourdain Singapore story/hidden gems in NYC

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    39 mins