Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with Jay Buchanan of Rival Sons for a deep and revealing conversation about his debut solo album Weapons of Beauty. Jay reflects on performing at Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s final show, Back to the Beginning, and what it meant to witness the end of an era from the stage. From there, the conversation shifts into his...

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...

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, Scott Lipps sits down with the iconic and boundary-breaking artist Peaches. From singing at bar mitzvahs in Toronto to pioneering the electroclash movement, Peaches shares the full story behind her rise, including the cultural impact of “Fuck the Pain Away,” her years in Berlin, and working with legends like Iggy Pop. They dive into her fearless appr...

On this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with Swedish rock legends The Hives as they kick off their 2026 Roll Out the Red Carpet Tour in Nashville. The band dives into their explosive live reputation, the bands that inspired them, and the artists they believe are carrying punk and rock forward today. They talk about their favorite Ramones songs, the ultimate...

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 coll...

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 coll...

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 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 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...

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...

New artist spotlight! Izzy Escobar! The next big thing! Izzy Escobar joins Lipps Service for the first-ever episode of the New Artist Spotlight series. Hosted by Scott Lipps, this in-depth conversation explores the rise of one of pop music’s most compelling new voices — before the mainstream moment hits. Izzy Escobar is a classically and jazz-trained singer-songwriter whose breakout single “Vendet...

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...

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...

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 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 d...

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 d...

      On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with The Paradox for a fast-paced, nostalgia-packed conversation that traces the band’s meteoric rise to fame, beginning with Eric’s early days, the origins of the group, and their influences: from Blink-182 to New Found Glory. They openly reflect on getting kicked out of his first band and the evolution of pop-punk. The band recounts their v...

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with The Paradox for a fast-paced, nostalgia-packed conversation that traces the band’s meteoric rise to fame, beginning with Eric’s early days, the origins of the group, and their influences: from Blink-182 to New Found Glory. They openly reflect on getting kicked out of his first band and the evolution of pop-punk. The band recounts their viral b...

In this special Lipps Service episode, Scott Lipps sits down with Gym Class Heroes frontman Travie McCoy for an in-depth conversation before the band’s show at the Silver Lining Lounge in NYC. Travie takes listeners on a journey through his roots in Geneva, NY, his earliest musical memories, and the hardcore scene that shaped him. He opens up about everything from the formation of Gym Class Heroes...