Lipps Service (Audio)

Young the Giant joins Scott Lipps on SPIN Magazine's Lipps Service for a deep dive into the band's incredible journey—from forming in Irvine, California and playing their earliest shows as The Jakes, to dropping out of Stanford, getting signed as teenagers, and creating some of the defining alternative rock songs of the last two decades. The band discusses the stories behind "Cough Syrup" and "My...

Billy Corgan joins Scott Lipps on SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service for a deep chronological conversation covering his upbringing in Chicago, discovering guitar, the formation of the Smashing Pumpkins, Gish, Siamese Dream, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, Kurt Cobain, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Courtney Love, Melissa Auf der Maur, Cheap Trick, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Lollapalooza, modern rock, Y...

DE'WAYNE joins Scott Lipps on SPIN Magazine's Lipps Service for an in-depth conversation about his journey from Spring, Texas to becoming one of the most exciting voices in modern rock. DE'WAYNE discusses growing up in a deeply religious household, discovering music through hip-hop, moving to Los Angeles with only $200, finding inspiration in Radiohead, David Bowie, and Nirvana, and ultimately cre...

Billy Corgan looks back on the early days of The Smashing Pumpkins and how one of the most influential alternative rock bands of all time came together. Watch the full interview on SPIN Magazine's Lipps Service with Scott Lipps. #BillyCorgan #SmashingPumpkins #AlternativeRock #LippsService #ScottLipps #SPINMagazine #RockMusic #90sRock #MusicHistory #RockLegend Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

Dasha joins SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for an in-depth conversation about the viral success of “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’),” country music, Taylor Swift, imposter syndrome, online hate, the Spotify Billions Club, ACM nominations, and the pressure of staying relevant after a massive breakout hit. Dasha opens up about growing up in California, moving to Nashville, signing her So...

Johnny Franck of Bilmuri joins SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for a deep dive into the rise of one of heavy music’s most genre-defying projects. Johnny discusses growing up in Ohio’s metalcore scene, early influences like AC/DC and Led Zeppelin, the rise of Attack Attack!, creating Bilmuri as a personal creative outlet, blending country music with heavy music, touring with Sleep To...

Before Pearl Jam changed rock forever, there was Green River, Mother Love Bone, and a Seattle scene exploding with creativity. In this teaser from SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service, Stone Gossard reflects on meeting Andy Wood, the rise of Seattle grunge, how Jane’s Addiction inspired a generation, and the heartbreaking losses of Andy Wood, Chris Cornell, Kurt Cobain, and Layne Staley. Stone also dives...

From fronting 4 Non Blondes and writing the global anthem “What’s Up?”… to becoming one of the most influential songwriters and producers in modern music history, Linda Perry joins SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for one of her most revealing interviews ever. Linda opens up about growing up in a difficult household, surviving addiction, almost overdosing at 16, falling off a buildin...

Welcome back to SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service, hosted by Scott Lipps… In this episode, Scott sits down with The Lemon Twigs — brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario — for a deep dive into their journey from Long Island to becoming one of the most unique bands in modern rock. They talk about growing up on The Beatles and The Beach Boys, singing harmonies with their parents, getting into Broadway at a...

Legendary vocalist Lou Gramm joins SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for a deep, career-spanning conversation—from early struggles to global superstardom with Foreigner. Lou opens up about his beginnings, the formation of Foreigner with Mick Jones, getting rejected by record labels, and ultimately creating some of the biggest rock anthems of all time. He shares stories about opening f...

The Hellp join SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for a deep dive into their journey — from early struggles and living out of a car, to building a cult following and releasing their sophomore album Riviera. Noah Dillon and Chandler Ransom Lucy open up about their origins, the intersection of fashion and music, being discovered through the LA creative scene, and how their sound has evolve...

On this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with rising artist honestav for one of his most raw and honest conversations yet. Growing up in Pierce City, Missouri, Honest AV faced poverty, addiction in his household, and devastating personal loss — including the deaths of his father and brother. At one point, he says he was just one bad decision away from going...

On this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with Jay Buchanan, frontman of Rival Sons, for a deep and personal conversation about his debut solo album Weapons of Beauty. Jay opens up about performing at Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s final show, Back to the Beginning, and what it felt like witnessing the end of an era from the stage. He reflects on legacy, e...

On this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with alternative rock icon Melissa Auf der Maur. Best known for her time in Hole during the Live Through This era and later with The Smashing Pumpkins alongside Billy Corgan, Melissa takes us inside one of the most defining moments in music history — the 1990s alternative explosion. Melissa opens up about playing on C...

In this clip from SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Melissa Auf der Maur (Hole, Smashing Pumpkins) takes us inside the raw, unfiltered reality of the alternative rock explosion. From the chaos and energy surrounding Nirvana, Hole, and The Smashing Pumpkins, to the rise of feminism in rock and the intensity of that era — Melissa shares firsthand stories from one of music’s most iconic a...

On this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with the iconic and boundary-breaking artist Peaches, one of the most influential and provocative figures in modern music and performance art. Scott and Peaches dive deep into the creation and impact of some of her most iconic songs, the fearless sexuality and gender commentary that defined her work, and how her provo...

On this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with fast-rising rock band Return to Dust, one of the most talked-about new groups leading the modern grunge and alternative rock revival. The band discusses how Return to Dust first came together, their early musical memories, and the influences that shaped their heavy, melodic sound. Scott and the band also dive int...

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with multi-platinum singer/songwriter Stephen Sanchez as he steps into a brand new era with his 2026 single “Sweet Love.” Stephen opens up about the inspiration behind the song — written about his grandparents’ enduring love — and the heartfelt video shot inside their home, where he first fell in love with music through his grandfather’s record col...

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with one of the biggest names in the Alternative Rock scene today, Jutes, for an honest, wide-ranging conversation that dives deep from catching up and discussing the Juno Awards to unpacking his early influences and the story behind his rise, Jutes opens up about hitting rock bottom, navigating sobriety, and prioritizing mental health. He reflects...

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott talks with Alana Springsteen about the Springsteen name, being vulnerable in her lyrics, growing up, and her ambition. They discuss the first song she wrote, how her parents met, fitting into country culture, and navigating the music industry at a young age. Alana also shares her experiences with Keith Urban, Tiny Desk, and performing at the Grand Ole Opry,...

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Toni Cornell and Audrey McGraw for a candid and soulful conversation that traces a friendship born in a jewelry shop in Greece and forged through a lifetime on the road. From growing up backstage to finding their own creative voices, the two dive into what it’s like navigating the legacy of their iconic fathers while carving out distinct paths...

Lipps Service launches a new series spotlighting the next generation of artists breaking through — and the first guest sets the tone. On this episode, Scott Lipps sits down with Izzy Escobar, a rising singer-songwriter whose music blends cinematic pop, jazz-trained precision, and raw emotional storytelling. Originally from Longmeadow, Massachusetts, Izzy spent six years in Los Angeles before retur...

Timestamps: 0:00:46 - Wired for chaos 00:01:45 - Allen Ginsberg 00:04:00 - The documentary 00:07:14 - Anthony Bourdain 00:11:06 - Growing up in New York 00:17:18 - Warhol! 00:18:19 - Introduction to punk rock 00:22:37- First musical memory, The Clash 00:24:00 - On being a drummer first 00:24:31 - The Lower East Side in the 70s 00:36:00 - The stimulators 00:37:15 - Early recordings 00:39:25 - Havin...

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with hardcore punk icon Harley Flanagan, founder of Cro Mags, for a raw and wide ranging conversation on Lipps Service. From Harley’s chaotic early life and growing up in 1970s New York City to encounters with Allen Ginsberg, Andy Warhol, and Anthony Bourdain, the interview traces the cultural collision that shaped one of hardcore’s most influentia...

On this episode of  Lipps Service , Scott Lipps sits down with Shaggy 2 Dope of Insane Clown Posse for a raw, unfiltered look at how ICP built a movement from the ground up. Shaggy revisits growing up broke in Detroit, meeting Violent J, and the earliest days of hustling, passing out flyers, wrestling shows, and navigating real gang-adjacent street situations that shaped their worldview. He breaks...