On this episode, Scott welcomes back Alice in Chains guitarist and
songwriter, Jerry Cantrell! Jerry just recently released his fourth
studio album under his own name, "I Want Blood," and he gives Scott a
behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind his creative
process and who helped to create the album. Jerry does a deep dive
into the early days of starting Alice in Chains, including early tours
with Ozzy Osbourne and Van Halen, his first meeting with Layne Staley,
and the importance of the camaraderie of the Seattle music scene. The
episode ends with Jerry talking about his favorite albums, movies, and
underrated artists!

0:00 Intro

00:0:30 Catching up

00:1:40 Touring with Zakk Wylde and Ozzy

00:3:19 Eddie Van Halen stories

00:6:22 Writing Nutshell

00:8:27 Jar of Flies

00:11:20 Writing with Chris Cornell

00:12:48 Features on the new album

00:14:50 Camaraderie in Seattle

00:16:26 Talking Grunge

00:17:14 Getting back to solo music

00:20:19 Early music inspirations

00:22:28 Meeting Layne

00:28:13 Finding the Alice sound

00:31:54 Nirvana and the scene

00:33:45 Story behind Rooster

00:38:00 Revisiting records

00:39:26 Writing songs

00:45:38 Finding his voice

00:49:31 Economics

00:54:09 Favorite albums

00:55:26 Top 5 films

00:57:25 Underrated bands

00:58:28 Upcoming tours and cities

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In this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Bad Nerves frontman Bobby Nerves. They discuss drums, punk, the Bad Nerves origin story, making it as a band and more! Listen in for an exciting discussion with the energetic singer and songwriter for one of the best new punk bands out there!

00:00:43 - Drumming/Ramones
00:02:20 - Drum shops/Record stores
00:03:50 - U.S. tour
00:05:30 - The Hives influence, taking them on tour/audience interaction
00:09:15 - touring with The Hives
00:11:26 - growing up in Essex and early music tastes
00:14:20 -starting as recording project/finding genre of Bad Nerves
00:17:10 - going in with no expectations
00:19:18 - 10,000 hours theory and the time band took to form
00:20:20 - first recording studio
00:22:00 - working with friends
00:23:13 - economics of being a band
00:27:00 -stealing food from gas stations, adventure of being in band
00:30:15 - people connecting with their music
00:30:40 -going to America first time, manifesting it with song
00:32:48 -breaking down Baby Drummer
00:35:20 - recognition from Billie Joe Armstrong, pinch me moments
00:38:27 - bands standing for something
00:40:41 - state of the world
00:41:30 - AI
00:43:43 - singing live and backing tracks
00:46:49 - signing to Loose Groove (Stone Gossard label)
00:51:53 - making mistakes
00:52:47 -Bobby Nerves supergroup
00:54:58 -top 5 underrated punk bands
00:56:45 -Bobby’s perfect album
01:00:52 -top 5 British dishes
01:04:42 - Bobby’s twitch radio show

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On this episode, Scott welcomes back the iconic frontman of Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer for his second time on Lipps Service — Maynard James Keenan! Maynard discusses the Sessanta tour (in celebration of his 60th birthday), details his upbringing in Ohio, his life in the army, and what it's like living in LA. The two also get into Maynard's many extensive interests, ranging from Jiu-Jitsu, UFC, and wine-making to opening and owning multiple restaurants. Maynard also talks about his favorite records and how they influence his wine-making. The episode closes with some of Maynard's favorite underground bands, TV shows, and comedians. Tune in for another insightful conversation with the one and only Maynard James Keenan!

00:00 - Intro

00:20 - Black Sabbath

02:00 - Comedy openers

03:21 - Early influences

04:45 - Time management

06:03 - Growing up in Ohio

09:55 - Life in the army

15:09 - First band CAD (CAD song becoming Sober)

17:33 - Moving to LA/early days of Tool

20:32 - Scientology gun story

22:39 - Religion

23:29 - Creative process

27:34 - UFC and fighting

28:43 - Setenta/touring

32:24 - Merkin Vinyard/living in Arizona

38:23 - Talking about context and wine

40:09 - Jiu jitsu

42:05 - Favorite restaurants

44:28 - Favorite records

45:56 - Underground bands

47:29 - Car speakers/Portlandia

48:40 - Comedians

51:00 - Closing remarks

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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