Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

Taylor Momsen joins Scott Lipps for a conversation about The Pretty Reckless, Dear God, and the artists who shaped her life—from The Beatles and Soundgarden to AC/DC and The Rolling Stones. Taylor discusses manifesting opportunities with her musical heroes, Chris Cornell, Angus Young, Foo Fighters, and her connection to grunge. She also reflects on her upbringing, first hearing The Beatles, reunit...

Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin joins Scott Lipps for an in-depth conversation about the music, memories, and legendary drumming that helped define alternative rock. In this special drummer-to-drummer episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service, Jimmy takes us inside the world of The Smashing Pumpkins, from the band's earliest days and the making of Gish to the groundbreaking albums Siamese...

Suki Waterhouse joins Scott Lipps for a new episode of Lipps Service to talk about her life, career, motherhood and her new album, Loveland. Suki opens up about her relationship with Robert Pattinson and the story behind “Weirdo,” including how becoming a mother has changed both her life and her ambition. She also talks about growing up in London, the British music scene, Daisy Jones & The Six, si...

Grammy-winning super-producer Andrew Watt joins Scott Lipps for an epic episode of SPIN’s Lipps Service. Watt takes Scott through his journey from growing up on Long Island and hustling around New York City to becoming one of the most in-demand producers, songwriters and musicians in the world. He tells the stories behind his early days at NYU, sneaking into The Roots’ world, touring with Cody Sim...

Bad Nerves join Scott Lipps for a new episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service. The band takes us back to the very beginning—from a Christmas text that helped start Bad Nerves to their earliest gigs, first rehearsal space and the records that made them want to play music. They get into the current state of rock and punk, whether rock music has become too safe, and the new generation of bands pushing...

Josh, Jake and Danny discuss the band's return following nearly two years of silence, the internet rumors that Greta Van Fleet had broken up, their intimate Bowery Ballroom underplay show, the upcoming album Palace for the People, and the creative reset that inspired an entirely new era for the band. The conversation explores growing up in Frankenmuth, Michigan, the influence of their parents' vin...

Donnie Vie joins Scott Lipps for a revealing episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service, looking back at the rise, fall and complicated history of Enuff Z’Nuff. Donnie takes Scott back to his childhood and discovering the Beatles, recognizing his gift for songwriting, meeting Chip Z’Nuff and forming the partnership that would eventually lead to Enuff Z’Nuff. He opens up about signing a record deal, br...

Mike Ness joins Scott Lipps for a revealing conversation about nearly 50 years of Social Distortion, surviving the early Los Angeles punk scene and the experiences that shaped one of punk rock’s most recognizable voices. Mike looks back on his formative years, his complicated childhood and the formation of Social Distortion. He shares incredible stories involving The Clash, the Ramones and Sid Vic...

Magnus Ferrell joins Scott Lipps for a new episode of SPIN’s Lipps Service to talk about growing up as the son of Will Ferrell, finding his own identity as a musician, and what it’s like pursuing a career when people already know your last name. Magnus opens up about his musical upbringing, his parents’ support, the advice that shaped him, working with Gabe Yaron and developing his “groove therapy...

Caleb Shomo joins Scott Lipps for a revealing conversation about his journey from the Ohio music scene and Attack Attack! to becoming the frontman and creative force behind Beartooth. Caleb looks back at the early days of crabcore, growing up in a religious household, joining Attack Attack! as a teenager and spending his formative years on the road. He opens up about depression, drinking, sobriety...

Tom Morello joins Scott Lipps for a career-spanning episode of Lipps Service, going from his childhood and earliest musical influences to Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, Bruce Springsteen, Black Sabbath and his new solo album. Morello talks about discovering Rush and KISS, the Gene Simmons story, finding a noose in his family’s garage as a teenager, his first band Lock Up and how he develope...

Pennywise frontman Jim Lindberg joins Scott Lipps for a deep dive into the history of one of Southern California’s most influential punk bands. Jim looks back on growing up in Hermosa Beach, discovering punk rock, becoming born again and making the decision to walk into the garage where Pennywise was rehearsing—a moment that changed his life. He shares stories about Fletcher Dragge, the rise of Ep...

Sawyer Hill joins Scott Lipps for a new episode of Lipps Service to talk about his unconventional upbringing in Arkansas, growing up in a deeply religious Pentecostal environment, discovering rock music, and the unlikely path that led him to becoming one of rock’s rising young artists. Sawyer opens up about speaking in tongues, his grandfather the preacher, what music he was allowed to listen to g...

Jakob Nowell joins Scott Lipps for an in-depth conversation about growing up as Bradley Nowell's son, stepping into the role of fronting Sublime, creating the band's new music, and finding his own identity as an artist. Jakob reflects on the responsibility of carrying one of rock's most beloved legacies, the emotional moments that shaped him, the new generation of punk and alternative music, Sunbu...

DeathbyRomy joins Scott Lipps for an honest conversation about her journey from growing up in California to becoming one of alternative music’s most unique voices. She discusses her new single “2468,” meeting Lady Gaga as a child, Kanye West’s influence, being bullied growing up, signing her first record deal, becoming an independent artist, navigating viral success, mental health, touring with Li...

One day before the release of her new album, Music, Fashion, Film, xcx joins Scott Lipps on SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service for an in-depth conversation about creativity, reinvention, and one of pop music’s most influential careers. Charli discusses the inspiration behind Music, Fashion, Film, nearly walking away from music, working with A.G. Cook, growing up during the MySpace era, fashion, filmmak...

For more than 36 years, 311 have remained one of rock's most unique and enduring bands—blending rock, reggae, hip-hop, funk and metal into a sound entirely their own while keeping the original five members together through decades of touring and platinum-selling albums. On this episode of SPIN Magazine's Lipps Service, Scott Lipps sits down with Nick Hexum, SA Martinez, Chad Sexton, Tim Mahoney an...

Des Rocs joins SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for an in-depth conversation covering the making of his new album To Hell and Back, working with legendary producer Joe Chiccarelli, the rise of AI in music, building an independent career, the early DIY New York scene, Kelly Clarkson, Dana White, Queens food favorites, and much more. Des Rocs has become one of modern rock’s most exciting...

Blu DeTiger joins Scott Lipps on SPIN Magazine's Lipps Service for an in-depth conversation about becoming one of today's most exciting bass players. Blu discusses growing up in New York City, learning from mentor Warren McCrae, her early years playing sessions and touring, working with Caroline Polachek, Chromeo and Stargate, the viral videos that launched her career, and developing her signature...

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 #rocklegends #BillyCorgan #SmashingPumpkins #Lipp...

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...

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...