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Lipps Service (Audio)

Music and fashion impresario Scott Lipps, drummer for Courtney Love and owner of Lipps LA and One Management, sits down for intimate conversations with some of the biggest names in music and pop culture. From Anthony Kiedis, Randy Jackson, Courtney Love, G Eazy, and many more. Originally airing on Dash Radio, published here as a one-hour podcast. Stay tuned for exciting episodes ahead…

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Matt Pinfield - 2023 music review Jan 15, 2024

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On today’s episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with his good friend and music industry legend, Matt Pinfield! Throughout the conversation, Scott and Matt discuss their favorite albums and songs released in 2023. Some of the albums discussed include Foo Fighters’ But Here We Are, The Rolling Stones’ Hackney Diamonds, and Metallica’s 72 Seasons. The two friends also share their thoughts on the latest and final Beatles song, “Now and Then.” Additionally, they touch on certain trends that took the music world by storm over the past year, including the prevalence of country rock, and some of their favorite live shows they attended. Along the way, they each share several entertaining stories about meeting some of their favorite musicians, including Paul McCartney and the Rolling Stones, and reflect on their longtime friendship. Matt also shares some insight behind his current projects, his near-fatal accident in 2018, and how this impacted his life outlook. Tune in to hear Scott and Matt share some intimate memories, and, of course, dig into their favorite music from the past year!

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Rob Harvilla of "60 Songs that Explain the 90's" with SPIN's Daniel Kohn (Special bonus episode) Dec 28, 2023

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On this special holiday episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with music critic and 60 Songs That Explain The ‘90s podcast host Rob Harvilla and SPIN editorial director Daniel Kohn! Rob has been a professional music journalist for over 20 years, is currently a senior staff writer at The Ringer — and is a life-long ‘90s music fanatic. The three music geeks get into Rob’s upbringing, his stint writing for SPIN in the mid-2000s, his growing up in Ohio and the state’s music scene, and his podcast and new book of the same name. They also talk about Rob’s detailed memory of the era, all three of their stories of first listening to “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” including some takes on some of the best bands, songs, and albums of the ‘90s — including Third Eye Blind, Pinkerton, “Wonderwall,” Nine Inch Nails, and Courtney Love. They also dive into what they miss about the pre-internet music era and its listening formats, debate if Die Hard is a Christmas movie, reminisce on the Tibetan Freedom Concerts, and, of course, they wrap up the conversation with some “Top 5s.” Tune in for a music-trivia-filled chat, some debate, and a very nostalgic episode with Rob Harvilla and Daniel Kohn!

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Black Pumas Dec 24, 2023

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On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits with Eric Burton and Adrian Quesada of the Austin-bred psychedelic soul duo Black Pumas. ... They get into the duo's upbringings in California and Texas, early music inspirations such as Willie Nelson and Nirvana, and the story of how they formed after Eric sang to Adrian over the phone. They also talk about Adrian's time playing in Prince's backing band, Eric's days busking along the Santa Monica Pier and his stint on American Idol, and the quick success of their Grammy-winning self-titled 2019 debut. They dive into the making of their latest album, Chronicles Of A Diamond, how they received blessings from Rodríguez and Tracy Chapman to cover "Sugar Man" and "Fast Car," and, of course, some "Top 5s." Tune in for an exciting and inspirational conversation with the coolest to ever do it — Black Pumas! (... And you'll even get to hear Eric sing a bit of their record-breaking hit song, "Colors")

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Pelle Almqvist of The Hives Dec 10, 2023

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On this episode, Scott sits with Pelle Almqvist, front man of the eclectic Swedish rock band The Hives. They get into the band’s over 30-year-long career, Pelle’s early rock and punk influences like AC/DC and Skid Row, odd jobs he had growing up, and how the band first met and formed when they were in their teens growing up in Sweden. They also discuss the physicality of performing during their incredible live shows, leaning into the overblown showbiz vibe during early gigs, their suit-bearing aesthetic, and the success of Veni Vidi Vicious and songs like “Hate To Say I Told You So.” They explore the making of and some of the songs on the Hives’ latest album, The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, including the lore behind the figure of Randy, who has guided the band since its inception. They also talk about the influence of the early punk of the Sonics’, working with Cyndi Lauper and Jack White, and when Pelle threw up at Dave Grohl’s house on New Years Eve. And, of course, in Lipps Service fashion, they wrap up the conversation with Pelle listing some impressive “Top 5s.” Tune in for a witty, insightful, and wide-ranging conversation with one of the coolest front men in rock, Pelle Almqvist!

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The Kills Dec 03, 2023

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Scott sits with long time friends and blistering rock duo The Kills (Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince) just ahead of the release of their latest album God Games. They get into their experiences living in LA and NYC, the story of how they met and their instant chemistry, booking and driving themselves on early tours, and early inspirations like Fugazi and Bad Brains. Along the way, they tell hilarious stories about performing for small audiences, their pseudonyms for each other, working with Steve Aoki early on, and how they got to sign with Rough Trade. They also dive into their individual music ventures, from working with Jack White to Iggy Pop, and, of course, some giggle-filled Top 5s. Tune in for a funny and friendly chat with The Kills!

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Albert Hammond Jr of The Strokes Nov 19, 2023

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Scott sits with The Strokes’ own Albert Hammond Jr., following the recent release of the guitarist’s latest solo album, Melodies on Hiatus. The California-born musician and son of “It Never Rains in Southern California” singer Albert Hammond was one of the first-ever guests on Lipps Service back in 2018. In his second appearance, he talked with Scott about The Strokes’ latest tour for its album The New Abnormal, hanging out with Anthony Kiedis, and what it’s like living in LA. The two also got into Hammond Jr.’s upbringing and getting into music at a young age, meeting and working with The Cars’ Ric Ocasek, and the whole story of him joining The Strokes, including meeting Julian Casablancas in NY and having almost instant chemistry with him. They reflect on The Strokes’ 25-plus-year-long career, working with Rick Rubin and other producers, touring, the making of his solo albums, Melodies on Hiatus, and much more. Tune into an insightful and rockin’ episode with the one and only, Albert Hammond Jr.

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G-Eazy Nov 05, 2023

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Scott sits with Billboard chart topper and “No Limit” rapper G-Eazy, who is back to making music and working on his newest, upcoming album after a year-long hiatus from the industry. They get into G’s experience walking around and living in New York, his house in LA where he also has his own studio, Scott and G’s friendship over the last 15 years, and G’s dabbling in photography. Further along in the conversation, G reflects on his early days in music, releasing songs on MySpace and YouTube, how he posed as his own “manager” in emails to book gigs, the wide-range of music he was surrounded by in his childhood, and the story of watching his “Runaround Sue” remix blow up on the internet. G also dives into how he secured his first record deal with RCA, attending college in New Orleans, the making of songs like “Me, Myself & I” and “No Limit,” and what it’s like to collaborate with other artists. They also talk about his recent hiatus from music, and how he spent most of it in Paris, the making of his latest singles and upcoming album, and, of course, some fun “Top 5s” at the end. Tune in for an amazing episode!

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Norman Reedus Oct 22, 2023

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Scott sits with his close friend and actor Norman Reedus, who’s most well known for playing Daryl in The Walking Dead and in his latest project, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. The new show is currently airing in its first season and is already the highest rated spin-off series of the incredibly popular zombie TV show franchise. The two get into their friendship that began over 15 years ago when they would run around the streets of LA together, Norman’s early acting and modeling gigs, and the new spin-off and his experience being an executive producer for it. Along the way, in his second appearance on Lipps Service, Norman talks about his love for Ru Paul’s Drag Race, what it was like working with drag queen Paloma on Daryl Dixon, the newest season of his motorcycle-interview show Ride, and he even dives into some crazy stories about his musician friends, including much more. Tune in for an intimate chat and some laughs with the one and only, Norman Reedus.

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Art Alexakis of Everclear Oct 08, 2023

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Scott sits with the frontman of alt rock '90s giants Everclear, Art Alexakis, and gets into it all in person…

They dive into his upbringing and trouble youth, with Art sharing stories about breaking into homes to go through medicine cabinets and his family's hardships, as well as his musical journey and when he learned how to play guitar and what music he was surrounded and influenced by as a struggling musician. They talk about bands that inspired Everclear, from Zeppelin to X and everything in between, and get into some of his early bands including Colorfinger. They discuss Art's experience within the cowpunk scene in LA, how he started his record label, and when he took out an ad in The Rocket at 30 years old to start a new band, which then resulted in the forming of Everclear in Portland. They discuss pivotal moments in his career like the band's signing to Capitol and the meaning behind some of their biggest hits like "Father of Mine." Along the way they discuss Art's battle with MS, and last but not least, the band's newest album and, of course, some great "Top 5s!"

Tune in to a great episode!

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Royal Blood Sep 24, 2023

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Scott sits with Ben Thatcher and Mike Kerr of UK power duo Royal Blood, who's newest album, Back to the Water Below, hit the #1 spot on the UK chart for the fourth time in their career… They get into their experiences exploring and eating in NYC, their humble beginnings in Brighton, and the band's early days that lead up to the recording of their debut album, which is 10 years old this year… Along the way they talk about meeting Jimmy Page, working with Josh Homme, and the journey leading up to the new album, including the process of writing and self-producing it in their own studio… They get into the meaning behind some of their highlight tracks and end with naming their top 5 best musical duos, top 5 Royal Blood songs, and top 5 riffs of all time... Tune in for a fun time and some laughs with UK powerhouse, Royal Blood.

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