Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

Bad Nerves join Scott Lipps for a new episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service.

The band takes us back to the very beginning—from a Christmas text that helped start Bad Nerves to their earliest gigs, first rehearsal space and the records that made them want to play music.

They get into the current state of rock and punk, whether rock music has become too safe, and the new generation of bands pushing things forward.

Bad Nerves also talk about opening for the Sex Pistols, meeting Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard, Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, The Hives, Turnstile, CBGB and their favorite new punk bands.

Plus, the band addresses the conversation around backing tracks, explains how the business side of music has changed, and talks about the pressure surrounding their new record.

Another episode of Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, presented by SPIN.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

02:39 The Origins of Bad Nerves — It Started With a Christmas Text

06:43 The First Albums They Ever Bought

07:59 Their First Gigs

12:55 Bad Nerves Address the Backing Tracks Conversation

14:00 Meeting Sam

17:11 Their Musical Heroes

18:50 Their First Rehearsal Space

21:01 The Early Days of Bad Nerves

22:32 Has Rock Music Become Too Safe?

23:48 The New Record

24:40 Meeting Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard

26:36 The Singles From the New Record

28:45 The Pressure of Making a New Record

35:21 Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong

38:25 Opening for the Sex Pistols

40:36 How the Music Business Has Changed

42:05 CBGB

44:27 Turnstile

45:18 The Return of Rock Music

50:23 The Hives

51:01 The Best New Punk Bands

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Josh, Jake and Danny discuss the band's return following nearly two years of silence, the internet rumors that Greta Van Fleet had broken up, their intimate Bowery Ballroom underplay show, the upcoming album Palace for the People, and the creative reset that inspired an entirely new era for the band.

The conversation explores growing up in Frankenmuth, Michigan, the influence of their parents' vinyl collection, the story behind their first gigs at Jan's Bar, their meteoric rise to fame, winning a Grammy, navigating social media, working with producer Mike Elizondo, AI in music, rock's resurgence, and the brotherhood that continues to drive Greta Van Fleet forward.

Plus: the backstories behind "Play Your Games" and "Saw You Stand," the loss of Grandma Greta, their favorite films, iconic vinyl records, and a hilarious running joke throughout the interview: "See You In Court!"

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Donnie Vie joins Scott Lipps for a revealing episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service, looking back at the rise, fall and complicated history of Enuff Z’Nuff.

Donnie takes Scott back to his childhood and discovering the Beatles, recognizing his gift for songwriting, meeting Chip Z’Nuff and forming the partnership that would eventually lead to Enuff Z’Nuff.

He opens up about signing a record deal, breaking through during the height of the hair-metal era, touring with some of rock’s biggest bands, and what it was like being on the verge of becoming a massive band.

Donnie also gets candid about the darker side of the story: partying, the toll of rock ’n’ roll, being fired from Enuff Z’Nuff, rebuilding his life and eventually reconciling with Chip.

Plus, Donnie discusses his solo career, reaching out to Little Steven, owning his music, his love of the Beatles, his White Album, and his Top 5 bands.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

01:55 Early Life & Influences

03:25 Thrown Into the Mix

05:45 Music of Donnie’s Childhood

06:43 Donnie’s Approach to Songwriting

08:51 Recognizing the Gift

10:25 If You Could Go Back…

11:10 Meeting Chip & Record Deals

14:02 Magic in the Air of Chicago

14:34 Striking a Deal

16:45 When the Sound Doesn’t Match the Look

18:08 Opening for Hair Metal Legends

20:05 The Hollywood Handshake

21:13 On the Edge of Becoming a Massive Band

23:00 Partying Takes the Front Seat

24:25 Breaking Down the Sound & Going Solo

25:45 Did Grunge Kill Hair Metal?

28:32 The Full-Ring Circus of Touring

32:20 Was Partying Ever Fun?

33:08 The Toll of Rock ’n’ Roll

34:20 Being Fired From the Band

35:00 Reconciling With Chip

36:04 Rebuilding & Reuniting

38:05 Back in the Saddle With the Boys

40:05 When Songs Reveal Themselves

41:44 Watching the Band From the Outside

44:02 One More Ride?

45:20 Solo vs. Being in a Band

48:00 A Surge of Recognition & New Friendships

49:00 Reaching Out to Little Steven

50:23 “I Could Save the World”

51:52 Getting the Rug Pulled Out

53:03 Owning the Music

54:50 Randy Jackson & Zebra

55:54 Donnie’s Top 5 Bands

58:40 The Rush of the First Concert

1:00:30 Rembrandts in the Trash?

1:02:05 Beatles Records & Donnie’s White Album

1:04:00 No Booze on Sundays

1:04:50 Outro

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Mike Ness joins Scott Lipps for a revealing conversation about nearly 50 years of Social Distortion, surviving the early Los Angeles punk scene and the experiences that shaped one of punk rock’s most recognizable voices.

Mike looks back on his formative years, his complicated childhood and the formation of Social Distortion. He shares incredible stories involving The Clash, the Ramones and Sid Vicious, recalls the notorious “Black Hole” apartment and opens up about the reckless period when he nearly lost his life.

Ness also discusses Social Distortion’s breakthrough, the country music that has always influenced his songwriting and the making of the band’s eighth studio album, Born to Kill—their first new studio record in 15 years.

In one of the episode’s most personal moments, Mike talks about his battle with tonsil cancer, the fear that he might never sing again and how the experience changed his perspective on life and music.

Stick around as Mike reveals the five songs that shaped him and names five newer punk bands carrying the music forward.

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Magnus Ferrell joins Scott Lipps for a new episode of SPIN’s Lipps Service to talk about growing up as the son of Will Ferrell, finding his own identity as a musician, and what it’s like pursuing a career when people already know your last name.

Magnus opens up about his musical upbringing, his parents’ support, the advice that shaped him, working with Gabe Yaron and developing his “groove therapy” sound. He also talks about the “nepo baby” conversation, signing his record deal, imposter syndrome and the breakout success of “Asleep Talking.”

Plus, Magnus shares some incredible Will Ferrell stories — from his dad DJing at USC to showing up to prom in a medieval outfit — and reveals his Top 5 artists of all time and Top 5 Will Ferrell movies.

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Caleb Shomo joins Scott Lipps for a revealing conversation about his journey from the Ohio music scene and Attack Attack! to becoming the frontman and creative force behind Beartooth.

Caleb looks back at the early days of crabcore, growing up in a religious household, joining Attack Attack! as a teenager and spending his formative years on the road. He opens up about depression, drinking, sobriety and the circumstances that ultimately led him to leave Attack Attack! and start Beartooth.

He also talks about publicly coming out, how that changed the way he approached Beartooth's new album *Pure Ecstasy*, and the role Jordan Fish played in encouraging him to make the record as personal and honest as possible.

Plus, Caleb breaks down the new music, his changing image and creative energy, and gives Scott his Top 5 heavy bands of all time and favorite new pop artists.

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Tom Morello joins Scott Lipps for a career-spanning episode of Lipps Service, going from his childhood and earliest musical influences to Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, Bruce Springsteen, Black Sabbath and his new solo album.

Morello talks about discovering Rush and KISS, the Gene Simmons story, finding a noose in his family’s garage as a teenager, his first band Lock Up and how he developed one of the most distinctive guitar styles in rock history.

He takes us inside the origins of Rage Against the Machine, including the early connection to Maynard James Keenan and Tool, and explains where the name Rage Against the Machine came from.

Morello also looks back on the formation of Audioslave with Rick Rubin and meeting Chris Cornell, playing alongside Bruce Springsteen, and serving as musical director for Back to the Beginning, the historic final performance by Ozzy Osbourne and the original Black Sabbath.

Plus, Tom discusses making music with his son Roman Morello, his new album *Everyone Gets Everything They Want*, the Power to the People Festival, and reveals his Top 5 underrated guitar players and Top 5 guitar solos of all time.

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*Everyone Gets Everything They Want* arrives September 25.

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Pennywise frontman Jim Lindberg joins Scott Lipps for a deep dive into the history of one of Southern California’s most influential punk bands.

Jim looks back on growing up in Hermosa Beach, discovering punk rock, becoming born again and making the decision to walk into the garage where Pennywise was rehearsing—a moment that changed his life.

He shares stories about Fletcher Dragge, the rise of Epitaph Records, touring with The Offspring, the impact of surf and skate videos, the Warped Tour and the tragic loss of founding bassist Jason Thirsk. Jim also discusses fatherhood, the anger behind Pennywise’s music and the younger bands keeping punk alive today.

Pennywise emerged from Hermosa Beach in 1988 and helped define the Southern California skate-punk sound. The band’s current lineup features Jim Lindberg, Fletcher Dragge, Byron McMackin and Randy Bradbury.

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Sawyer Hill joins Scott Lipps for a new episode of Lipps Service to talk about his unconventional upbringing in Arkansas, growing up in a deeply religious Pentecostal environment, discovering rock music, and the unlikely path that led him to becoming one of rock’s rising young artists.

Sawyer opens up about speaking in tongues, his grandfather the preacher, what music he was allowed to listen to growing up, and the story of how Pokémon somehow resulted in a whipping.

He also talks about considering a future working in a morgue and pathology, finding bandmates through Craigslist, finding his own singing voice, and what happened when his music suddenly went viral.

Sawyer gets into the current state of music marketing, Yungblud, the conversation around “industry plants,” and the process behind his new album, **Everybody’s Home, Nobody’s Happy**.

Plus, Sawyer discusses “Tying the Noose,” “Going to Hell,” his weirdest-ever gig, what makes a perfect song, the one song he wishes he wrote, his favorite debut album, Folsom Prison, and his Top 5 newer artists.

Another great conversation on Lipps Service with Scott Lipps.

# CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

02:00 The Current State of Music Marketing

04:35 Sawyer Hill’s Upbringing

05:07 Growing Up With His Mom

06:30 Growing Up Pentecostal

07:25 Speaking in Tongues

10:52 The Morgue & Pathology

11:14 Getting a Job at the Morgue

15:25 What Music He Was Allowed to Hear

16:45 Learning the Ukulele

19:22 Growing Up in Arkansas

21:27 Finding Drummers on Craigslist

23:27 Pokémon, Religious School & Getting Whipped

25:07 His Grandfather the Preacher

27:37 Looking Back on His Childhood

29:53 Going Viral

31:08 Yungblud & “Industry Plants”

34:58 The New Record & “Tying the Noose”

36:50 His Weirdest Gig: Playing a Funeral

43:30 Making the New Record

46:13 Finding His Voice

49:22 The Meaning Behind the Album Title

50:44 “Going to Hell”

52:18 What Makes a Perfect Song?

54:02 Top 5 Newer Artists

55:57 The Song He Wishes He Wrote

56:31 Best Debut Album

58:09 Folsom Prison

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Jakob Nowell joins Scott Lipps for an in-depth conversation about growing up as Bradley Nowell's son, stepping into the role of fronting Sublime, creating the band's new music, and finding his own identity as an artist.

Jakob reflects on the responsibility of carrying one of rock's most beloved legacies, the emotional moments that shaped him, the new generation of punk and alternative music, Sunburnt Records, Coachella, the Grammy Museum exhibit, and what comes next for Sublime.

Topics include:

• Bradley Nowell's legacy

• The future of Sublime

• The new album

• Coachella

• Sunburnt Records

• The SoCal punk scene

• Finding his own voice

• Top 5 Sublime songs

• Mental health & imposter syndrome

• Music inspiration

Hosted by Scott Lipps

Presented by SPIN

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00:00 Intro

01:30 The Donut King

03:43 Jakob on the Grammys

05:12 Reflecting on Bradley Nowell's Legacy

06:10 The Southern California Scene & Sunburnt Records

09:45 The Rise of the New Grunge Movement

10:44 How Coachella Changed Everything

12:56 Celebrating 30 Years of Sublime

13:27 The New Sublime Album

16:21 A Dream About His Dad

18:21 "Nothing Was Ever Handed to You"

21:07 Living With Imposter Syndrome

24:34 Fan Expectations & Moving Sublime Forward

28:22 The Inspiration Behind the New Record

29:31 The Story Behind "Ensenada"

33:00 Top 5 Sublime Songs of All Time

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