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Jay Buchanan of Rival Sons returns (video) Mar 27, 2026

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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 most personal work yet — a stripped-down, acoustically driven record written in isolation in a Mojave Desert bunker and produced by Dave Cobb.
Jay opens up about the album’s themes of grief, vulnerability, and storytelling, the creative process behind Weapons of Beauty, and why this project couldn’t exist within Rival Sons. He also discusses getting the call to appear in Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, the influence of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska, new Rival Sons music, and his all-time favorite singer-songwriters.
A raw, introspective conversation with one of rock’s most powerful voices.
#ozzy #ozzyosbourne #rivalsons #rocknroll #solo #music

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Jay Buchanan of Rival Sons returns! Mar 27, 2026

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On this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with Jay Buchanan, frontman of Rival Sons, for a deep and personal conversation about his debut solo album Weapons of Beauty. Jay opens up about performing at Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s final show, Back to the Beginning, and what it felt like witnessing the end of an era from the stage. He reflects on legacy, evolution, and what it means to carry rock music forward. The conversation dives into the making of Weapons of Beauty, written in isolation in an underground Mojave Desert bunker and produced by Dave Cobb. Jay discusses the album’s stripped-down sound, themes of grief and vulnerability, and why this record couldn’t exist within Rival Sons. Jay also talks about his acting debut in Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, the influence of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska, the future of Rival Sons, and his favorite singer-songwriters of all time. This is Jay Buchanan like you’ve never heard him before — raw, reflective, and completely unfiltered. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:44 Back to the Beginning 00:02:53 Ozzy, Sabbath & Final Show Reflections 00:10:10 Performing That Night 00:11:35 The New Record 00:17:13 Writing in a Mojave Desert Bunker 00:19:55 Lyrical Themes 00:21:30 Recording Process 00:26:48 Personal Side of the Album 00:29:43 Rival Sons Today 00:33:05 Weapons of Beauty Deep Dive 00:37:11 Springsteen Film Role 00:47:40 Nebraska Parallels 00:51:05 New Rival Sons Music 00:55:20 Top 5 Singer-Songwriters 1:03:51 What’s a Perfect Record?

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Melissa Auf der Maur Mar 26, 2026

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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 Courtney Love’s new record, the possibility of a Hole reunion, her decision to step away from music, and her life today in upstate New York. She reflects on growing up in Montreal, her first musical memories, and how she discovered her voice through bass and photography. The conversation dives deep into her relationships with Courtney Love, Billy Corgan, Dave Grohl, and Jeff Buckley, along with firsthand stories from the Nirvana era, the feminist movement in rock, and the raw energy of Hole’s early shows. Melissa also discusses her new memoir Even the Good Girls Will Cry, featuring never-before-seen photos and personal stories from inside the 90s alternative scene. Plus — Top 5 Hole songs, Smashing Pumpkins songs, and bass players. #hole #alternative #smashingpumpkins #courtneylove #90s #bass #melissaaufdermaur 0:00 Intro 1:17 Courtney Love’s New Record 3:39 Why the Book Now? 6:15 Hole Reunion? 7:24 Life Upstate / Stepping Away from Music 11:10 Growing Up in Montreal 13:52 First Musical Memory / First Record 15:00 Family Background 18:00 Finding the Bass 22:05 Billy Corgan & Courtney Love as Constants 23:00 Smashing Pumpkins Era 24:30 Joining Hole 26:57 First Hole Shows 28:00 Nirvana, Pumpkins & Feminism 34:34 Inside Hole’s Dynamic 36:45 Celebrity Skin / Patty Schemel 39:58 Joining The Smashing Pumpkins 42:49 Dave Grohl 45:03 Jeff Buckley 47:00 Hole Reunion (Again) 48:13 Top 5 Hole Songs 51:55 Top 5 Smashing Pumpkins Songs 53:20 Top 5 Bass Players 54:00 The Photo Book

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Melissa Auf Der Maur (Video) Mar 25, 2026

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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 Courtney Love’s new record, the possibility of a Hole reunion, her decision to step away from music, and her life today in upstate New York. She reflects on growing up in Montreal, her first musical memories, and how she discovered her voice through bass and photography.

The conversation dives deep into her relationships with Courtney Love, Billy Corgan, Dave Grohl, and Jeff Buckley, along with firsthand stories from the Nirvana era, the feminist movement in rock, and the raw energy of Hole’s early shows.

Melissa also discusses her new memoir Even the Good Girls Will Cry, featuring never-before-seen photos and personal stories from inside the 90s alternative scene.

Plus — Top 5 Hole songs, Smashing Pumpkins songs, and bass players.

#hole #alternative #smashingpumpkins #courtneylove #90s #bass #melissaaufdermaur

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Melissa Auf Der Maur on the 90’s Mar 24, 2026

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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 and unpredictable periods.

This is the side of the 90s you didn’t see.

🎙️ Watch the full episode on Lipps Service for more.

#MelissaAufDerMaur #Hole #SmashingPumpkins #Nirvana #90sRock #Grunge #RockHistory #LippsService #ScottLipps

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Peaches Mar 20, 2026

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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 provocative style influenced artists across pop, punk, and electronic music. Peaches also reflects on working with legends like Iggy Pop, her years living in Berlin, and how her background in theater shaped her unforgettable live performances and visual art.

1:42 Peaches on Fashion & Performance Art

2:24 Peaches Tells Her Story

8:44 The Journey to Becoming Peaches

12:15 Canadian Music & Early Influences

16:00 The Story Behind the Name “Peaches”

18:25 “Fuck the Pain Away” – The Breakthrough Moment

22:32 Starting a Movement

24:43 Moving to Berlin

27:18 Early Cancel Culture & Controversy

31:49 The Peaches Image & Persona

34:45 “The Boys Wanna Be Her”

40:10 The New Record

43:54 Peaches’ Top 5 Artists from the 1970s

50:48 The Greatest Karaoke Song of All Time

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Peaches (video) Mar 19, 2026

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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 approach to sexuality, gender, and performance art — and how her work pushed boundaries long before today’s conversations around identity and censorship.
Peaches also discusses her first album in over a decade, No Lube So Rude, why aging is her most radical act yet, and whether culture has become more restrictive.
Plus, a high-energy Top 5 covering artists, punk bands, and karaoke songs.
A raw, provocative, and deeply honest conversation with one of music’s true originals. #peaches #electro #live #top5 #cencorship #podcast #music
1:42 Peaches on Fashion & Performance Art
2:24 Peaches Tells Her Story
8:44 The Journey to Becoming Peaches
12:15 Canadian Music & Early Influences
16:00 The Story Behind the Name “Peaches”
18:25 “Fuck the Pain Away” – The Breakthrough Moment
22:32 Starting a Movement
24:43 Moving to Berlin
27:18 Early Cancel Culture & Controversy
31:49 The Peaches Image & Persona
34:45 “The Boys Wanna Be Her”
40:10 The New Record
43:54 Peaches’ Top 5 Artists from the 1970s
50:48 The Greatest Karaoke Song of All Time

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Pelle of The Hives returns (Video) Mar 14, 2026

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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 Hives song tournament, and debate which track might be the greatest Hives song of all time.
The conversation also explores the meaning behind “Enough Is Enough,” the current state of rock & roll, and the band’s thoughts on tribute acts popping up around the world.
Plus, The Hives reveal their Top 5 live bands in the world, discuss a unique upcoming Third Man Records cover release featuring Bo Diddley and The Modern Lovers, and share their pick for the greatest rock album ever, inspired by garage rock pioneers The Sonics.
They also hint at what might be coming next for The Hives in 2026. #thehives #hives #2026 #tour #ramones #punk #live #besthives #best #pelle #hiveslive
00:00 The Hives Kick Off Their 2026 Tour
00:13 On Starting the Roll Out the Red Carpet Tour
01:57 The Ramones & Punk Influences
02:55 The Ultimate Hives Song Tournament
04:07 The Best Hives Song of All Time
04:44 The Meaning Behind “Enough Is Enough”
06:14 The Hives’ Top 5 Live Bands in the World
08:13 The Hives Tribute Bands Around the World
09:47 Tour Kickoff Energy
10:45 The Best New Punk Bands Right Now
11:58 Third Man Records Cover Release
12:56 The Current State of Rock & Roll
14:27 The Greatest Rock Album of All Time
15:00 New Hives Music in 2026 + Best Audiences

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Return to Dust Mar 08, 2026

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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 into the question fans and critics are asking right now: Is grunge making a comeback? From the new wave of post-grunge artists to the resurgence of guitar-driven rock, the conversation explores why this sound is resonating with a new generation.
Return to Dust also talks about the breakout success of their hit single “Bored,” which recently reached #1, and what that milestone means for the band as their momentum continues to grow.
With their audience expanding rapidly, the band is also gearing up for a major upcoming tour with Yungblud, bringing their explosive live show to audiences around the world.
The episode also features live performances of “Bored” and “Downfall,” plus a Top 5 list of artists the band believes are helping save rock ’n’ roll today.
If you’re a fan of bands like Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Deftones, or modern alternative rock, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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Stephen Sanchez (video) Mar 04, 2026

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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 collection. From themes of love in all its forms to navigating the pressure of a sophomore album, Stephen shares what this new chapter means to him.The conversation moves from his recent engagement and taking time off, to the weight of following up Angel Face, to surreal moments playing alongside Elton John and Paul McCartney. He also talks about The Beach Boys, Lana Del Rey, John Stamos, heartfelt fan stories, and the inspirations and process behind the new record. #stephensanchez #podcast #music #sanchez #pop

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