Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

Taylor Momsen joins Scott Lipps for a conversation about The Pretty Reckless, Dear God, and the artists who shaped her life—from The Beatles and Soundgarden to AC/DC and The Rolling Stones.

Taylor discusses manifesting opportunities with her musical heroes, Chris Cornell, Angus Young, Foo Fighters, and her connection to grunge. She also reflects on her upbringing, first hearing The Beatles, reuniting with Jim Carrey after The Grinch, and navigating Gossip Girl and tabloid fame.

Plus: the origins of The Pretty Reckless, meeting Ben Phillips and Kato, “Dear God,” “When I Wake Up,” her thoughts on AI, and her Mount Rushmore of artists.

Which Pretty Reckless song is your all-time favorite? Tell us in the comments.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

03:33 Manifesting AC/DC & The Rolling Stones

08:10 Soundgarden

12:12 Foo Fighters & AC/DC

17:06 Grunge

27:33 Taylor’s upbringing

29:53 Hearing The Beatles for the first time

30:40 The Grinch & reuniting with Jim Carrey

32:38 Chris Cornell

37:19 Angus Young

39:54 Gossip Girl & tabloid fame

46:00 Naming The Pretty Reckless

47:00 Meeting Ben Phillips & Kato

52:01 Dear God

1:06:25 When I Wake Up

1:10:03 Taylor’s thoughts on AI

1:11:45 Her Mount Rushmore: The Beatles, Soundgarden, Pink Floyd & AC/DC

1:15:15 What makes a perfect record?

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Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin joins Scott Lipps for an in-depth conversation about the music, memories, and legendary drumming that helped define alternative rock.

In this special drummer-to-drummer episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service, Jimmy takes us inside the world of The Smashing Pumpkins, from the band's earliest days and the making of Gish to the groundbreaking albums Siamese Dream and Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.

Jimmy discusses working with producer Butch Vig, developing his signature sound, and the stories behind iconic Smashing Pumpkins songs including "Tonight, Tonight," "1979," "Bullet with Butterfly Wings," and "Geek U.S.A."

He also reflects on his jazz influences, early experiences playing in polka bands, the impact of drummers like Stephen Perkins and Matt Cameron, and how the alternative rock explosion of the 1990s changed music forever.

Scott and Jimmy get deep into the art of drumming, the evolution of the Smashing Pumpkins, and what it takes to create a musical legacy that continues to inspire generations.

Whether you're a lifelong Pumpkins fan, a drummer, or simply love great rock and roll stories, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

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00:00 Introduction

04:57 Jimmy Chamberlin on “Tonight, Tonight”

06:23 His influence on drumming

14:40 How The Smashing Pumpkins forged their own path

17:00 Jimmy's formative years

21:34 Early bands, Warrior and polka music

30:00 Making Gish

31:36 Working with Butch Vig

35:30 The drumming behind “Geek U.S.A.”

39:20 Big Star and Jody Stephens

42:13 Stephen Perkins and Matt Cameron

42:42 Soundgarden and Jane's Addiction

45:16 Making Siamese Dream

49:17 The story behind “1979”

54:11 “Bullet with Butterfly Wings”

56:45 Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness

1:02:10 Other Smashing Pumpkins drummers

1:07:13 Modern Drummer magazine

1:14:08 How Jimmy's drumming has evolved

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Suki Waterhouse joins Scott Lipps for a new episode of Lipps Service to talk about her life, career, motherhood and her new album, Loveland.

Suki opens up about her relationship with Robert Pattinson and the story behind “Weirdo,” including how becoming a mother has changed both her life and her ambition. She also talks about growing up in London, the British music scene, Daisy Jones & The Six, signing with Sub Pop and the unexpected second life of “Good Looking.”

Suki takes us inside Loveland, her third album, including “Tiny Raisin,” working with Mick Fleetwood on “Morals,” and how her music has evolved during one of the biggest periods of change in her life. Loveland features collaborators including Aaron Dessner, Amy Allen, Joel Little, Dan Wilson, Jules Apollinaire and Natalie Findlay. Universal Music Canada

She also talks Courtney Love, performing on The Tonight Show, Taylor Swift, Hayley Williams, making music with Robert Pattinson and the records she considers perfect from beginning to end.

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Chapters

0:00 Intro

3:25 Courtney Love

7:21 Performing on Fallon

7:50 “Weirdo,” Robert Pattinson & Motherhood

11:22 Growing Up in London

16:40 The British Music Scene

19:53 Daisy Jones & The Six

24:00 Signing With Sub Pop

28:00 Finding Success on Her Own Terms

31:30 The Story Behind “Good Looking”

38:36 “Tiny Raisin”

45:52 Motherhood & Ambition

48:49 Making Loveland

51:02 Working With Mick Fleetwood

54:26 Taylor Swift & Hayley Williams

59:25 Making Music With Robert Pattinson

1:00:19 Suki’s No-Skip Records

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Grammy-winning super-producer Andrew Watt joins Scott Lipps for an epic episode of SPIN’s Lipps Service.

Watt takes Scott through his journey from growing up on Long Island and hustling around New York City to becoming one of the most in-demand producers, songwriters and musicians in the world.

He tells the stories behind his early days at NYU, sneaking into The Roots’ world, touring with Cody Simpson, working with Glenn Hughes and Jason Bonham, meeting Justin Bieber and finding his way from the stage into the studio.

Then come the stories you won't hear every day.

Watt talks about working with Post Malone, Lady Gaga, Ozzy Osbourne, Pearl Jam, Madonna, Charli XCX and The Rolling Stones; getting connected to Mick Jagger through Paul McCartney, having dinner with Jagger; coming face-to-face with Keith Richards and what it’s really like producing your musical heroes.

He also gets into “Die With a Smile,” “Sweet Sounds of Heaven,” producing Pearl Jam as a lifelong fan, his relationship with Ozzy, producer confidentiality, how the record business has changed, his favorite producers and the records that shaped him.

And, of course, Scott gets Watt's Top 5 drummers, including Keith Moon, Stewart Copeland, Chad Smith and Bill Ward.

One of the most accomplished producers of his generation sits down for a conversation about the hustle, the hits and what happens when the kid who grew up worshipping rock & roll gets handed the keys to the room.

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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.

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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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