Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

Scott sits in person with the incredibly talented Julian Lennon and start by talking about the famous John Lennon song “Give Peace a Chance” and what it means in the current global climate. The two chat about their connections and Julians upbringing from early years at school to being on set of the Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus as a child. Along they way they talk AC/DC, Steely Dan, the Beatles and so much more. They also get into the process behind the new record, and touch base on his humanitarian work. Stay tuned and keep an eye out for part 2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Scott talks with the lead singer of one of the pioneers of the Nu Metal movement, Jonathan Davis of Korn. They get into everything from his current health after a tough bout with Covid to keeping busy in the last few years with the new record Requiem. They start by going over his upbringing and what got him the bug from Jesus Christ Superstar to Duran Duran, Christian Death, Pantera and Motley Crue. Along the way the touch base on his life working at the coroners office to the early formation of Korn and their first record deal. The two discuss some career highlights like Woodstock and his love for collecting oddities. Lastly the talk about the upcoming tour with System of a Down and finish with a great story about their rebellious days on a cover shoot for Spin magazine. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott zooms with Joe Newman and Gus Unger the members of British indie rock sensation Alt-J. Speaking from their homes in England, they dive into their love of obscure and not so obscure podcasts and the bands history from meeting at University in 2007 and the early days with Garageband. They discuss their upbringing and forming a bond and friendship early on. They get into their move to Cambridge and recording their first record and discuss the new record, the process, and the upcoming tour. Along they way they share laughs and stories and their love for Larry David…Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Scott sits down with Cassandra Jenkins, the singer songwriter that ended up on everyones top 10 albums of the year list with her second record, An Overview on Phenomal Nature.They go through her journey growing up in a musical family and the many concerts the family would hold in their house… They talk about the similarities to her household to a Wes Anderson film and her roles models growing up.The two also reminisce about her getting the news of the tragic death of David Berman, her life journey to Norway and the beginnings of this record. Cassandra talks about the many characters on the record and how it feels from letting all of her equipment go to her triumphant return…Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits in person with the awesome LP, a global superstar with streaming figures in the billions. They get into their story and journey, from growing up in NYC to writing songs for the likes of Rihanna, Cher and the Backstreet Boys. They discuss role models, the early years, moving to LA, their journey through many record deals and highs and lows in the music industry. There are some great stories along the way, including a in depth dive on "Churches" and the meaning behind the album. They end by talking about career highlights and even a briefly discuss the Beatles documentary/ Tune in for a great conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits in person with an incredibly talented band, Failure, who were fixtures of the LA underground rock scene in the 90’s. Known for their album, Fantastic Planet, Ken Andrews, Greg Edwards and Kelli Scott are here to discuss the bands history, the new record Wild Type Droid and everything in-between. They get into some mutual friends and how the band formed. The early Failure days are brought up along with their first few records on Slash records ending with Fantastic Planet and the on boarding of Kelli Scott before breaking up and taking a 17 year hiatus. They get into the bands relationship with Tool, Kens video directing career, and some of the other band projects each member has had. Stay tuned for a great conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits down with Father Zakk of Black Label Society and Ozzy Osbourne. They get into the new Black Label Society album, which was just released, and the box set including the hilarious infomercial. The two talk Elton John, Early Sabbath, and how Zakk put in the work to make him what he is today. They then chat about Ozzy and his first time working with the band and touch base on Randy Rhoads being honored at the Rock and Roll hall of fame. They get into the time when Zakk played with Guns N Roses before forming his own band, Pride and Glory, and his solo albums up until the formation of BLS. They also discuss the current musical climate of rock and roll and talk new Ozzy music and touring for next year. The two talk about Eddie Van Halen’s passing and how the new BLS record was made. Tune in for another great episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Spin Mag’s, Daniel Kohn, chop it up over the best albums of 2021 and any trends and forecasts for 2022. They get into the softer side of music with Daniels picks like Brandi Carlile, Yola, Julien Baker and more alternative records like Dry Cleaning and Foxing. They then discuss honorable mentions like PinkPantheress, Japanese Breakfast and Snail Mail. Scott’s list leans more into the heavier side of music with Cheap Trick In Another World toping the list and appearances by Royal Blood, Foo Fighters, Weezer, Robert Plant, Silk Sonic, Failure and more toping the list. They share stories about the past year in music including in depth discussions about some of the artists and also talk about the Spin artist of the year! Tune in for a 2021 wrap up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott sits with 3-time Lipps Service alumni, Palaye Royale! The members and brothers, Sebastian, Remington and Emerson sit in person and get into a good hour about their new record, their history and everything in between. The group gets into their style and inspirations and the determination it takes to make it in music now as one of the bands holding the flag for rock and roll. They chat about early life on the road and the dynamic of a brotherly band. Along the way they share some great stories about Gene Simmons of Kiss, and super early influences from the Stones to the Faces and the NY Dolls. They get into their current new album coming out and talk about what their music means to their fanatical fans. Tune in to a great conversation with one of our all time favs, Palaye Royale! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host and Spin magazine editor, Daniel Kohn, sits with Dan Ozzi to talk about his new book, Sellout, which describes the major label feeding frenzy that swept Punk, Emo and Hardcore from 1994-2007. They get into the idea behind the book as well as the bands that were part of this movement including Green Day, Jawbreaker, Jimmy Eat World , Blink-182 and many more…. Tune in to this bonus episode with Daniel Kohin and Dan Ozzi! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices