In this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Bad Nerves frontman Bobby Nerves. They get into drumming, touring the US, and The Hives' influence on the band. Bobby also discusses growing up in Essex, how the band formed without expectations, and the economics of being in a band. Later on, the two talk about Billie Joe Armstrong's approval of Bad Nerves, the state of the world and AI, and the band's signing to Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam's record label, Loose Groove. Bobby also shares his top 5 underrated punk bands and British dishes, including his perfect album and the members of his dream supergroup. Listen to an exciting chat with the energetic singer and songwriter for one of the best new punk bands out there!

CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @ScottLipps 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @Robby_hoff 

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY

0:00:43 - Drumming

0:02:20 - Drum and record stores

0:03:50 - U.S. tour

0:05:30 - The Hives influence

0:09:15 - Touring with The Hives

0:11:26 - Growing up in Essex

0:14:20 - Starting as recording project

0:17:10 - Going in with no expectations

0:19:18 - 10,000 hours theory

0:20:20 - First recording studio

0:22:00 - Working with friends

0:23:13 - Economics of being a band

0:27:00 - Stealing food from gas stations

0:30:15 - People connecting with their music

0:30:40 - Going to America first time

0:32:48 - Breaking down Baby Drummer

0:35:20 - Billie Joe Armstrong

0:38:27 - Bands standing for something

0:40:41 - State of the world

0:41:30 - AI

0:43:43 - Singing live and backing tracks

0:46:49 - Signing to Loose Groove (Stone Gossard label)

0:51:53 - Making mistakes

0:52:47 - Bobby’s supergroup

0:54:58 - Top 5 underrated punk bands

0:56:45 - Bobby’s perfect album

1:00:52 - Top 5 British dishes

1:04:42 - Bobby’s Twitch radio show