On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Waterparks to dive deep into the band’s history, creativity, and chaos both on and off the road. From early demos, first musical memories, and the formation of their earliest bands to writing their debut EP and inking their first record deal, the trio reflect on the moments that shaped them. They share stories from the infamous tattoo misspelling that inspired a new song title to their haunted studio experience. The conversation also explores the evolution of their album visuals, the influence of color on each era, navigating being labeled a “pop band,” and the inspiration behind Intellectual Property and their upcoming album. With candid moments, unexpected confessions, and even their picks for the top five Waterparks songs of all time. This episode is not one to miss on Lipps Service! 

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Catching Up 

0:01:05 - Demos on tour 

0:02:50 - Least favorite songs to play on Tour

0:04:15 - Tattoo misspelling to new song title 

0:10:03 - Houston

0:11:09 - Warped Tour

0:11:49 - First musical memories 

0:09:00 - Otto finding out about online rumors

0:14:15 - First bands 

0:18:35 - Writing the first EP

0:21:10 - Meeting Geoff 

0:26:11 - Being considered a “pop band”

0:29:10 - Opening for Aaron Carter

0:31:00 - Meeting the Madens 

0:32:30 - The first record deal 

0:39:20 - The Minion origin story 

0:43:14 - First tour

0:46:38 - The haunted studio recording 

0:50:04 - Color influence on album eras  

0:51:15 - Creating album visuals 

0:52:23 - “Intellectual Property”

0:54:58 - IF LYRICS WERE CONFIDENTIAL 

0:57:55 - The new album 

1:00:54 - Geoff’s curse 

1:06:23 - Top 5 Waterparks songs of all time 

1:10:35 - Best debut album of all time 

For more incredible rock 'n' roll interviews, hit the subscribe button! Also check out Lipps Service with Scott Lipps podcasts on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast player. #train #producing #podcast #music #top5 #interview #rocknroll CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @scottlipps Podcast Manager @picklesmother_ Edited by @toastycakes Music by @robbyhoff Intern @kaylah._b Recorded by Fringe Podcasts NYC at Silver Lining Lounge 00:00 - Start 01:30 - 25 years of drops of Jupiter 02:37 - Growing up 05:00 - Finding his voice 08:05 - Zeppelin 09:11 - The move to San Fran 10:25 - Forming train 15:03 - The first big break 17:25 - “Drops of Jupiter” 22:00 - On the lyrical shift 23:53 - Jonathan Daniel 0:25:00 - “Hey Soul Sister” 28:38 - Butch Walker 33:10 - The new record 36:00 - Billy Joel 37:00 - The new tour 38:00 - Comedy and golf 40:41 - Uniting fans with music 42:00 - The perfect album 43:00 - Supergroup 44:09 - Top 5 Train songs 45:11 - Top 5 Zeppelin songs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Remember painful online rehearsal? Lutefish fixed it. Backed by Wenger and built for serious musicians, the Lutefish Stream delivers real-time online collaboration with crystal-clear 48K audio and low latency. Just plug into your router and play like you're in the same room. The Lutefish Stream https://lutefish.com/products/lutefish cuts down audio delay for remote music sessions by directly connecting audio sources, networks, and outputs, making sound travel incredibly fast, up to 30ms or less—like you're just 30 feet apart on a big stage or rehearsing in your garage! No more sitting in traffic on your way to practice. Rehearse more, meet new musicians in our free online community and create music together... all remotely. Real feel. Real time. Real music. 🎯 Get the Lutefish Stream and rehearse online in real time. 👉 lutefish.com http://lutefish.com/ Instagram - @lute.fish Facebook - @Lutefish.find.your.flow https://www.facebook.com/Lutefish.find.your.flow YouTube - @Lutefish https://www.youtube.com/@Lutefish

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with the one and only Orville Peck, the masked cowboy who’s redefined modern country music. The two talk about Orville’s incredible journey, from his early days and musical influences to how the mask came to be and carving out his own lane in country music. Orville opens up about the business side of music, the making of his debut album Pony, and navigating his career. They also get into sobriety, fame, and reading social media comments, plus his collaborations with legends like Willie Nelson, Elton John, Noah Cyrus, and Lady Gaga. They chat about his new EP, Appaloosa, his love for Broadway, his performance in Cabaret, his own festival, and even a little about his appearance in the upcoming live-action film Street Fighter. The episode closes with Orville listing his top 5 Broadway shows of all time. Tune into an amazing chat with the coolest cat in country – Orville Peck! 

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CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @scottlipps Production Coordinator and Booking Manager @whitakermarisa 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @robbyhoff 

Intern @kaylah._b 

Recorded at Fringe Podcasts NYC 

00:00 - Start 

00:30 - Catching up 

02:03 - Upbringing and being friends with legendary artists 

05:00 - Musical influences 

06:00 - David Bowie 

09:00 - Defying the boundaries of country 

11:25 - How the mask came about 

15:00 - The finances of music 

18:00 - Pony 

20:00 - Subpop 

20:35 - Fake it to you make it 

22:01 - “Dead of Night” 

23:35 - Journals and manifesting 

24:25 - Cabaret 

26:25 - “Drive Me Crazy” 

27:52 - Sobriety, fame, and reading the comments 

29:50 - The country co-sign & Willie Nelson 

33:00 - Elton John 

35:20 - Noah Cyrus 

36:15 - Lady Gaga 

37:49 - Appaloosa new EP 

40:22 - Street Fighter 

41:12 - His festival, “Rodeo” 

42:37 - Top 5 most iconic singers 

44:30 - Top 5 Broadway shows

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On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with legendary producer and frontman of Marvelous 3 – Butch Walker! The two dive into his upbringing, early musical projects, and moving to LA to join the 80s music scene. Butch talks about producing and working with some of music's most legendary artists, including Taylor Swift, Avril Lavigne, and Pink. He gets into some of his favorite bands and the music that's influenced his own career, including that of Kiss, Jellyfish, and Van Halen. The conversation closes with Butch listing his top 5 producers of all time. Tune into an exciting and fun chat with one of the best producers of our time – Butch Walker! 

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00:21 - Cool friends 

01:05 - Marvelous 3 

03:23 - Upbringing 

04:45 - Kiss 

08:33 - First bands 

13:00 - Metal phase 

14:17 - Van Halen 

15:00 - '80s LA scene 

17:31 - Moving to LA. 

22:56 - Southgang 

24:46 - Jellyfish 

27:13 - Sound of music changing 

32:00 - First production 

33:00 - Avril Lavigne 

35:00 - Decision to start producing and the money 

38:00 - Pink 

41:01 - Working with Taylor Swift 

44:00 - The process 

48:40 - Courtney Love 

55:20 - Top 5 producers of all time

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott Lipps sits down with one of country’s biggest acts and best guitarists today – Marcus King. Marcus and his band most recently released the LP Darling Blue, the band’s first since 2018. They start by getting into the story behind his song “Cadillac,” meeting his wife, his Southern upbringing, musical heroes, and the early days of making music with his family. Marcus opens up about the trauma that shaped his songwriting, his faith, and the decision to leave school to pursue music, as well as his thoughts on Americana, keeping guitar music alive, and forming The Marcus King Band. He shares candid insights about working with other music greats such as Dan Auerbach, Dave Cobb, and Rick Rubin, while also discussing his struggles with mental health, microdosing, and his journey toward sobriety. The two explore the renaissance of honest rock ’n’ roll, how old movies inspired his latest record, and his dream collaborations (and a few ghosting stories). The interview wraps with Marcus listing his top five guitarists and top five roots and Americana artists. Tune into a great and insightful chat with the legend – Marcus King! 

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CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @scottlipps 

Produced by @whitakermarisa 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @robbyhoff 

Recorded at Fringe Podcasts NYC 

0:00:31 - “Cadillac” and how he met his wife 

0:02:30 - Upbringing  

0:04:00 - Music heroes 

0:07:00 - Playing music with family 

0:07:40 - Trauma that led to his songwriting 

0:09:51 - Channeling emotions into music at a young age 

0:10:45 - Faith 

0:11:24 - Parents and decision to go into music 

0:14:18 - Decision to leave school and pursue music

0:18:00 - Americana

0:20:00 - Keeping guitar music alive 

0:21:40 - Going to LA for the first time 

0:24:11 - Forming the Marcus King Band 

0:25:55 - Working with Dan Auerbach from The Black Keys

0:28;00 - Dave Cobb vs Dan Auerbach 

0:28:45 - Rick Rubin 

0:32:00 - Mental health 

0:34:34 - Microdosing 

0:35:20 - Notoriety, its challenges

0:38:00 - Darling Blue

0:41:45 - Collaborating process

0:42:51 - Journey with sobriety 

0:44:13 - Sobriety and rock bottom 

0:45:00 - Renaissance of honest rock ‘n’ roll 

0:46:17 - Album recording process

0:47:28 - Dream collaborators and getting ghosted 

0:49:40 - Top 5 guitarists 

0:54:24 - Top 5 roots, Americana, and country artists

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with the biggest name in rock music right now, Yungblud, for an electrifying and unfiltered conversation. The two dive right into Yungblud’s wild VMA afterparty moments before exploring his rock ‘n’ roll breakthroughs and what it’s like to collaborate with some of the biggest rock legends in the game. Yungblud opens up about his epic collaboration with Aerosmith and even teases details about their new record. He shares his thoughts on living life at full volume and paying homage to icons like Ozzy Osbourne while breaking through in the U.S. Scott and Yungblud also delve into the challenges of being Yungblud 24/7, including dealing with fame and online criticism, as well as releasing a 9-minute single. Tune into an amazing and insightful chat with the savior of rock ‘n’ roll – Yungblud!

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CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @scottlipps 

Produced by @whitakermarisa 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @robbyhoff 

Recorded at Fringe Podcasts NYC 

0:00:29 - VMAs after-party moment 

0:02:27 - Rock ‘n’ roll breakthroughs 

0:04:32 - Collaborating with his rockstar peers

0:06:30 - The collaboration with Aerosmith

0:09:50 - The new Aerosmith record 

0:13:20 - Paying homage to Ozzy Osbourne and breaking the US 

0:16:17 - On being Yungblud 24/7 

0:18:58 - The reality of fame

0:20:15 - The pushback of releasing a 9-minute single 

0:22:40 - Yungblud’s Grammy considerations

0:24:35 - Top 5 albums Yungblud can’t live without 

0:27:47 - Building a supergroup

This is a two-part episode: the first interview with Cole Haden of Model/Actriz and the second interview with The Molotovs!

Cole Haden of Model/Actriz

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott Lipps sits down with Cole Haden, the magnetic lead singer of blistering noise rock band Model/Actriz. The conversation spans the band’s meteoric rise, from sold-out shows in Brooklyn to high-profile festival appearances, such as Coachella. Cole opens up about the band's beginnings in Boston, the members’ time at Berklee College of Music, and the evolution of the band’s distinctive sound: raw, theatrical, and defiantly unorthodox. They dive into the origins of the band’s name, their unique approach to performance, and what it means to create music without traditional melody or chords. With a candid discussion about identity and vulnerability in lyricism, Cole offers an unfiltered look into both the personal and artistic layers of Model/Actriz. The episode also touches on dream collaborations, chaotic live moments, working with Miley Cyrus, and shoutouts to iconic influences like Gwen Stefani, Grace Jones, and Last Gaga. The interview concludes with Cole listing his top 5 frontmen/women and his favorite NYC-bred artists. Tune into an insightful chat with Cole Haden of Model/Actriz! 


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CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @scottlipps 

Produced by @whitakermarisa 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @robbyhoff 

Recorded at Fringe Podcasts NYC 

0:00:00 - Start 

0:00:12 - Sold out Brooklyn shows

0:00:33 - Coachella 

0:01:49 - Formation in Boston

0:02:17 - Band name origins

0:03:40 - Berklee School of Music

0:04:28 - Childhood friends

0:04:55 - Berklee/Boston scene 

0:05:35 - Aerosmith 

0:05:59 - Creating a band with “no melody and no chords” 

0:06:30 - A flair for the theatrics

0:07:33 - Musical influences 

0:08:28 - Peter Pan 

0:09:08 - Christopher Guest

0:09:30 - Spinal Tap

0:09:50 - Band chemistry 

0:10:52 - Death Grips

0:11:31 - Being considered “A New York band”

0:12:30 - 10 years of Model / Actriz

0:13:20 - Costume changes 

0:13:30 - Playing festivals vs shows 

0:14:41 - Versatility of band name 

0:16:30 - Defining the sound of Model/Actriz

0:16:48 - Lady Gaga

0:18:00 - Stage theatrics

0:18:46 - Letters on Lady Gaga’s concert 

0:20:17 - Growing up in a conservative area

0:20:44 - Family support

0:21:00 - Chrismukkah 

0:23:16 - Karaoke 

0:24:08 - New album, Pirouette

0:24:21 - Meaning behind “Cinderella”

0:24:40 - Accepting identity and femininity 

0:26:46 - Vulnerability through lyricism 

0:28:08 - Making a noise rock album

0:​​29:08 - Meaning of “Pirouette” 

0:29:50 - What to expect at a Model/Actriz show 

0:31:21 - On working with Miley Cyrus 

0:33:34 - Dream collaborations

0:35:03 - Upcoming tours

0:35:57 - Craziest live show moment

0:39:34 - Top 5 frontmen/women

0:39:53 - Gwen Stefani

0:42:49 - Fred Schnieder 

0:43:45 - Grace Jones

0:44:23 - Top 5 New York artists 

0:45:13 - Scissor Sisters

0:49:00 - Frost Children

0:50:35 - Talking Heads

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The Molotovs

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott welcomes the explosive sibling punk trio The Molotovs for a raw and raucous conversation about their rise in the modern rock scene. The band shares what it’s like playing shows across the US, how being siblings affects their dynamic, and the early influences that shaped their sound, from growing up with hairdresser parents to discovering bands like Green Day. They talk about their journey from busking on the streets of London to sharing stages with legends like Iggy Pop and Paul Cook of the Sex Pistols. With stories of gritty street performances during lockdown, unexpected support from punk royalty, and climbing to #1 on the UK physical charts, the band opens up about their passion, persistence, and the rebirth of rock in today’s music landscape. Scott delves into their thoughts on the meaning of punk rock, shares their strangest gigs, recounts the craziest tour experiences, and recounts some weird fan encounters. To close, the Molotovs reveal their top punk albums and funniest sibling fights. Tune into an electric chat with one of the UK’s best punk projects today – The Molotovs!

0:00:00 - Start

0:00:08 - Playing in the US

0:00:59 - Pros and cons of being a sibling duo

0:03:23 - Early influences

0:04:23 - Hairdresser parents

0:04:39 - Green Day

0:05:10 - Record Store Day

0:06:00 - Kevin Roland

0:06:20 - Breaking through in America

0:07:55 - The Libertines

0:08:58 - “A long way from home”

0:09:19 - The origins of The Molotovs

0:11:13 - From busking to opening for Iggy Pop

0:13:34 - London street crowds

0:15:29 - Busking during COVID

0:16:57 - Support from music legends (Green Day, Blondie, Sex Pistols)

0:17:43 - Performing with Paul Cook

0:19:25 - The Sex Pistols

0:21:46 - Number 1 on the UK physical chart

0:23:02 - The resurgence of Rock

0:24:27 - Mainstream music

0:26:10 - The strangest gig 

0:28:08 - Craziest tour moment

0:31:03 - CBGB fest

0:34:00 - Media in today's world

0:35:29 - Tour and creating content

0:38:18 - Capturing energy on the new album

0:39:43 - The meaning of punk rock

0:42:37 - Weirdest fan interaction

0:45:02 - Top 5 punk rock albums

0:49:35 - Anarchy in the UK

0:51:13 - Top 3 sibling fights

Scott Lipps sits down with Ian Astbury from The Cult for an in-depth conversation on the legacy of Death Cult and their highly anticipated upcoming show at the Gramercy Theatre on October 12th. Ian dives into staying true to the band’s roots, revisiting early lyrics, and defining what being an artist really means.

The two discuss everything from meeting guitarist Billy Duffy, writing the band’s first tracks, and turning down major record deals, to the influence of David Bowie and the rise of AI and music bots in the modern era.

0:00:00 - Start

0:00:45 - Death Cult LIVE 

0:02:52 - Staying true to Death Cult roots

0:03:51 - Early shows and revisiting lyrics

0:05:37 - True Dark Wave 

0:09:28 - Music bots

0:12:42 - Meeting Billy Duffy

0:14:27 - Writing early tracks

0:17:40 - David Bowie

0:21:29 - Turning down deals

0:25:00 - Upcoming shows

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with the blistering Irish rock quartet Inhaler! The band fronted by Elijah Hewson most recently released its junior album, 'Open Wide,' in February. They kick off the conversation talking about touring, including life on the road, playing festivals like Sea. Hear. Now., and gigs in South America. The guys get into how they met and formed in Ireland, and the Irish music scene they grew up in, with bands like Fontaines DC. They discuss loads about the influence of UK and Irish music and their own experiences shaping today’s generation – what it was like opening up for Noel Gallagher, the current Oasis comeback stadium tour, and the new Spinal Tap 2 movie. They talk about the new album and the stories behind some of its hit songs like “Concrete.” The band also gets into the plights of musicians today, giving their thoughts on AI, starting young in the industry, band fights, and band democracy. Inhaler spills so much during this interview, hinting at what’s to come, so this chat is not to be missed. Tune into this great chat with Inhaler on Lipps Service! 

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CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @scottlipps 

Produced by @whitakermarisa 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @robbyhoff 

Recorded at Fringe Podcasts NYC 

0:00:00 - Start 

0:00:08 - Sea. Hear. Now. festival

0:01:06 - LCD Soundsystem 

0:01:21 - Small shows VS festivals 

0:01:52 - Current tour 

0:02:29 - Playing in South America

0:03:24 - Forming the band

0:04:16 - The influence of rock music 

0:04:58 - Oasis tour 

0:05:50 - Opening up for Noel Gallagher 

0:07:05 - Bringing Josh into the band 

0:07:47 - Metallica 

0:08:57 - Cover band era 

0:10:09 - The choice of the Inhaler name 

0:10:52 - Early gigs 

0:13:47 - The Irish music scene

0:14:01 - Fontaines DC

0:15:36 - Dropping out of school

0:15:57 - Starting young in the music industry

0:18:00 - Growth with the release of Open Wide

0:19:08 - The house of ‘Cuts and Bruises’ 

0:22:18 - Album pressures 

0:23:06 - New album inspirations

0:23:49 - Being considered a “pop band”

0:24:08 - Working with Kid Harpoon

0:26:28 - AI in music making

0:28:39 - Social Media 

0:29:40 - The “Snapchat era”

0:30:23 - The story behind “Your House”

0:31:24 - Relationships on the road

0:32:38 - Connecting with Open Wide

0:32:45 - Tiktok 

0:33:20 - Deciding on covers

0:35:21 - Band fights

0:36:34 - Spinal Tap

0:37:40 - Getting lost on tour

0:38:18 - Playing a set before doors open

0:39:14 - Covid era 

0:40:58 - The story behind “Concrete” 

0:42:39 - Dublin

0:43:28 - New York inspiration 

0:44:52 - “The end of your real youth”

0:45:22 - Finishing the album

0:46:38 - Band democracy 

0:47:39 - Current tour

0:48:16 - Dream cities to tour in

0:50:25 - Ohio 

0:51:00 - Top 5 cities 

0:52:29 - Chinatown dumplings

0:53:42 - Tokyo

0:55:31 - Top 5 Irish bands

0:58:15 - Top 5 movies

1:02:00 - Top 5 bands that should've been bigger

This is a two-part episode: the first interview with Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro and the second interview with Winona Fighter!

Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with one of the UK’s best and most rockin’ frontmen out there today – Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro! The band is gearing up to release its 10th studio album, Futique, in September. The two start by getting into the Scottish music scene, the art of songwriting, and the band’s experience defying label pressures. Simon talks about the band name, what it means, and its origins. Throughout the conversation, Simon discusses his career travels and experiences, including European festival culture, Berlin’s clubbing and art culture, and what it’s like performing in major cities like Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Cape Town. They get into the making of the new album, its post-pandemic inspiration, and stories behind the songs. Tune into a fun and extensive chat with Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro!

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CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @scottlipps 

Produced by @whitakermarisa 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @robbyhoff 

Recorded at Fringe Podcasts NYC 

0:00:00 - Start

0:00:11 - Scottish music scene

0:02:14 - Starting on their own

0:03:10 - Neighborhood noise 

0:03:27 - The art of songwriting 

0:04:25 - Defying label pressures 

0:05:40 - What the name Biffy Clyro means

0:06:03 - Origins of the Biffy Clyro name

0:07:04 - Changing the outlook on the band

0:07:47 - Becoming a songwriter 

0:08:40 - Overcoming hardships 

0:09:17 - Experiences being in a band with twins

0:10:24 - European festival culture

0:12:10 - Weirdest festival lineup?

0:12:47 - New album Futique

0:13:13 - Post-pandemic inspiration behind the record

0:14:00 - Savoring the moment through music 

0:14:44 - Black Sabbath’s final show 

0:15:52 - Even your heroes have heroes 

0:17:15 - Recording in a barn and sampling cows

0:17:41 - Inspiration in Berlin

0:19:43 - Berlin clubbing scene

0:20:51 - Berlin’s art culture 

0:21:41 - Making friends in the US

0:22:10 - Silver Lining Lounge acoustic show

0:23:47 - Top 5 cities to travel

0:23:55 - London 

0:25:04 - Los Angeles weather 

0:25:58 - Playing festivals in Cape Town

0:27:31 - Tokyo's futuristic way of living 

0:29:18 - Most romantic city 

0:30:32 - Top 5 bands that should've made it in the US

0:33:27 - UK emo scene 

0:34:20 - The year of Biffy Clyro

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Winona Fighter

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with one of the hottest new punk bands on the scene, Winona Fighter. The trio opens up about the release of the deluxe edition of their album My Apologies To The Chef and the unique experience of recording it acoustically. The conversation dives into the band’s beginnings on Craigslist, what it’s like carving out a punk identity in the middle of Nashville’s country-heavy music scene, and their DIY approach to making music. Winona Fighter also shares the stories behind fan-favorite tracks like “I’m in The Market To Please No One” and reflects on the raw energy that comes with being a punk trio. The episode closes with the members sharing their Top 5 bands they believe will save rock and roll, the rising acts they’re rooting for in the scene, and their picks for the best bands of the 2000s. Tune in for another unforgettable episode with the unstoppable Winona Fighter!

0:00:00 - Start

0:00:10 - Oasis tour

0:01:35 - The revival of rock bands

0:02:07 - Third Eye Blind

0:02:45 - Meeting on Craigslist

0:05:18 - Nashville punk scene

0:06:48 - Snooper

0:08:15 - Metal influences

0:09:19 - Bending the norms

0:11:08 - Alternative country

0:11:56 - DIY music making 

0:13:53 - Having a breakthrough

0:15:10 - Power trios 

0:16:10 - Women in punk rock

0:17:43 - The essence of punk

0:18:56 - Emotions through performance

0:19:20 - My Apologies To The Chef deluxe album

0:20:22 - Choosing covers

0:21:31 - Winona Ryder

0:21:52 - Wordplay in lyrics

0:23:03 - “I’m in The Market To Please No One”

0:24:07 - The economics of being in a band

0:26:56 - Side hustles

0:28:30 - Playing bass on a cruise ship

0:30:40 - Touring experiences 

0:31:28 - Recording 32 tracks

0:32:27 - Festivals VS shows

0:33:35 - Reaching audiences 

0:33:44 - Playing without in-ear monitors 

0:34:27 - Best unplugged albums 

0:35:25 - Playing it by ear

0:36:25 - Top 5 bands that are here to save rock and roll

0:37:58 - Mannequin Pussy

0:39:10 - Turnstile becoming mainstream

0:40:55 - Top 5 punk bands destined to make it big

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