Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

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Julia Cumming and Sunflower Bean Jun 13, 2022

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This week, Scott sits in person with model, activist and lead singer of Sunflower Bean, Julia Cumming and their guitarist, Nick Kivlen. The group chats about when they met and the music that surrounded them at the time. Next, they dive into Julia's journey into music and what it means to be a indie rock band in this day and age. The conversation covers the songs on Headful of Sugar and writing a very optimistic record in these somewhat dark times. Tune in to Lipps Service this week!

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Wesley Schultz of The Lumineers Jun 01, 2022

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This week, Scott chats with Wesley Schultz, singer and frontman of the Lumineers. The two chat about early concerts and family life as a child, which leads Wesley to discussing his early influences growing up on the east coast and how he met co-founder of the Lumineers, Jeremiah Fraites, under terrible circumstances and the journey they’ve been on together. They wrapped up their conversation with the Lumineers' new record, Brightside, and stories from touring with Tom Petty and U2. Tune in for another great episode!

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Yungblud May 18, 2022

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Scott sits for a second time with Lipps Service Alumni, Yungblud. They make a cup of tea and get into the new record right off the bat. The two catch up about when they first met and how Dom got started in LA. They chat about the music business and dive into the inspiration about the new album, the community of incredible fans, and how Ozzy and Sharon ended up in the video for Funeral. Along the way, Dom talks about the Willow Smith collaboration and the new tour coming up. They also touch base on his relationship w Bowie and so many other influences, stay tuned for a fun ride!

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Matt Pinfield May 02, 2022

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Scott sits in person with the legendary host of 120 Minutes on MTV, Matt Pinfield, to discuss his history, music and his journey. They start by discussing his early years as a singer and how he got his start in radio. In the process so many stories are mentioned including his first interview at MTV with Depeeche Mode, how he helped get the KISS unplugged show together, and how he advised David Bowie on song choices. They get into Matt's early days at radio land touch base on his current KLOS show. The two are fast friends embracing the passion of music and go deep down some rabbit holes.

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Jake Wesley Rogers Apr 18, 2022

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Fresh off his performance at SXSW, Scott sits with Jake Wesley Rogers about his rise to fame. Jake sits in person to talk about his path and journey from growing up in Kansas City and early childhood to stardom. They talk about his musical influences, love of theater and how the two translate to the stage. They get into what fashion and image mean to him as well as how he met Justin Tranter and the process of writing music now. Lastly, the two talk about how he met Elton John, Kate Hudson and some of his celebrity admirers. The episode ends with a performance that you won't want to miss.

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Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran Apr 11, 2022

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Scott sits with the lead singer of the one of the biggest Brit pop bands in history, Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon. The band has sold over 100 million records and was recently welcomed into the Rock and Roll hall of fame. They start off the interview by discussing what it means to be receive that honor. The two get into the music discovery process as Simon talks about his radio show and the history of Duran Duran. They touch base on early MTV days and cover everything up to the latest record, Future Past. They talk about working with various producers in their career from Nile Rodgers to Giorgio Moroder and collaborators like Graham Coxon. Lastly, they touch base on the Duran Duran NFTS and discuss the upcoming tour. Tune in!

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Julian Lennon Apr 04, 2022

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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!

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Jonathan Davis of Korn Mar 21, 2022

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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!

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Alt-J Feb 21, 2022

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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!

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Cassandra Jenkins Feb 14, 2022

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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!

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