Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

On this episode, Scott welcomes back the iconic frontman of Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer for his second time on Lipps Service — Maynard James Keenan! Maynard discusses the Sessanta tour (in celebration of his 60th birthday), details his upbringing in Ohio, his life in the army, and what it's like living in LA. The two also get into Maynard's many extensive interests, ranging from Jiu-Jitsu, UFC, and wine-making to opening and owning multiple restaurants. Maynard also talks about his favorite records and how they influence his wine-making. The episode closes with some of Maynard's favorite underground bands, TV shows, and comedians. Tune in for another insightful conversation with the one and only Maynard James Keenan!

00:00 - Intro
 

00:20 - Black Sabbath
 

02:00 - Comedy openers
 

03:21 - Early influences
 

04:45 - Time management
 

06:03 - Growing up in Ohio
 

09:55 - Life in the army
 

15:09 - First band CAD (CAD song becoming Sober)
 

17:33 - Moving to LA/early days of Tool
 

20:32 - Scientology gun story
 

22:39 - Religion
 

23:29 - Creative process
 

27:34 - UFC and fighting
 

28:43 - Setenta/touring
 

32:24 - Merkin Vinyard/living in Arizona
 

38:23 - Talking about context and wine
 

40:09 - Jiu jitsu
 

42:05 - Favorite restaurants
 

44:28 - Favorite records
 

45:56 - Underground bands
 

47:29 - Car speakers/Portlandia
 

48:40 - Comedians
 

51:00 - Closing remarks

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In this episode, Scott sits with one of the best singers in rock and roll known for being the frontman of Alter Bridge, and Slash and the conspirators, and his amazing solo career...Kerrang magazine called him one of rocks finest vocalists! The incredible…Myles Kennedy!

Myles major breakthrough came as the lead vocalist and guitarist for Alter Bridge, formed in 2004 with former members of Creed. And Since 2010, he has also served as the lead vocalist for Slash's and The Conspirators,

He's got a new album The Art Of Letting Go , his third solo album scheduled for release on October 11th- This is Myles’  15th full length release of his career:

In this interview, we’ll dive into his career journey, his collaborations with rock icons like Slash and even a  Led Zeppelin story, and his upcoming solo album- Welcoming to Lipps Service … Myles Kennedy!

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On this episode, Scott is joined by legendary heavy metal guitarist Zakk Wylde! They get into Zakk’s current role as the guitarist for Pantera's reunion tour, as well as his early days in Ozzy Osbourne's band. Zakk shares several stories about his time touring with Ozzy, Randy Rhoades, and others. They also discuss his journey as a guitarist, and his recent releases with the Black Label Society and Zakk Sabbath. Zakk also reflects on his late friend Dimebag Darrell, and what it's like to pay homage to him while performing during Pantera's reunion tour. The episode closes with some of his Top 5s, including his top 5 metal riffs, and top 5 underrated guitarists! 

2:00 - Changing fashion

7:30 - New song

8:20 - Evolution of guitar playing

11:00 - Discovering music

12:15 - Eddie Van Halen story 

15:35 - Learning guitar today

19:30 - Getting into Sabbath

21:00 - Joining Ozzy's band

23:40 - Meeting Randy Rhoades and Ozzy 

26:55 - Ozzy stories 

29:50 - Songwriting process for BLS 

34:10 - Upcoming projects

36:40 - Joining the Pantera reunion 

40:50 - Seeing Pantera for the first time 

42:50 - Performing with Pantera

46:11 - Paying homage to Dimebag 

48:00 - Festival dates

51:55 - Top 5 underrated guitarists

59:53 - Top 5 metal riffs 

1:00:50 - One perfect album

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In this episode, Scott sits down with rock icon Julian Casablancas. They dive into Julian's musical journey, from fronting The Strokes to his groundbreaking work with The Voidz. Julian shares stories about the new Voidz album, 'Like All Before You,' and its creative process, including making the music video for "Prophecy of the Dragon." He also opens up about the songwriting approach for the new album, giving fans a glimpse into his creative process. Julian also reflects on his earliest musical influences, including Lou Reed and Bob Marley. Throughout the conversation, he offers behind-the-scenes insights into his collaborations with Rick Rubin and Daft Punk, and also shares one of his dream collaborators. The episode closes with his top 5 movies and top 5 new artists. Tune in for an exciting and revealing conversation with one of the most influential voices in modern rock music!

CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @ScottLipps 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @Robby_hoff 

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY

04:15 – Approaching others in public 

05:50 – New Voidz record 

08:30 – Meeting Alex 

10:35 – Influences on new album

12:00 – David Lee Roth 

13:00 – 2 Dollar Bill performance 

15:22 – Making the record 

18:00 – Rick Rubin’s process 

21:00 – Writing Voidz songs 

22:10 – Making of “Prophecy of the Dragon” 

26:35 – “Prophecy of the Dragon” music video 

30:00 – Writing songs for Strokes vs Voidz 

31:23 – Halloween-themed show 

32:38 – Fashion 

34:45 – Early influences 

37:31 – Lou Reed and Bob Marley 

38:32 – Early aspirations 

44:30 – Aliens 

46:38 – Daft Punk’s “Instant Crush” 

48:30 – Dream collaboration 

49:15 – Cult Records 

49:53 – Being an indie artist now 

51:24 – Top 5 new artists 

54:44 – Top 5 favorite films 

57:02 – Top 5 essential NYC spots

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In this episode, Scott sits down with the powerhouse sister-trio rock band from Mexico, The Warning. They dive into the band's incredible journey, starting with their viral cover of Metallica's "Enter Sandman," which catapulted them into the global spotlight. The sisters—Daniela, Paulina, and Alejandra—share stories about their early rise to fame, from releasing their first EP to their most recent album, Keep Me Fed, highlighting their growth as a band. The conversation also touches on the inspiration behind recent tracks like "Automatic Sun" and "Six Feet Deep," and how their musical influences shaped their sound. They also share some of their favorite stories from touring the world, and of course, their top 5's — including their top 5 restaurants and top 5 women in rock who have inspired them. Tune in for an exciting and insightful conversation with one of the most dynamic bands in modern rock, The Warning!

CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @ScottLipps 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @Robby_hoff 

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY

0:00:30 - Being in NYC

0:02:45 - Musical origins 

0:04:50 - Influences

0:06:24 - Going viral

0:07:30 - Encouragement from parents

0:08:25 - Rock music in Mexico

0:11:30 - Rising to fame

0:13:00 - Relationship growing up

0:16:45 - First EP 

0:19:20 - Signing to Lava

0:24:05 - Pandemic album rollout 

0:29:18 - Writing in English versus Spanish

0:32:30 - Songwriting process

0:39:30 - Album recording process

0:41:40 - "Automatic Sun"

0:44:20 - "Six Feet Deep"

0:46:44 - Performing new songs live

0:48:00 - Playing in Japan

0:49:30 - Tour stories

0:51:00 - Fan stories 

0:52:00 - Upcoming tour

0:54:00 - Top 5 restaurants in the US 

0:57:40 - Top 5 women in rock 

0:59:45 - Perfect records

1:01:40 - Top 5 The Warning songs

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On this episode of Lipps Service, part two of our special NYC music scene episode, Scott sits down with two members of the contemporary New York City music scene: frontman Jackson Hamm of Telescreens and frontman Sid Simons of Sid Simons & The Darlings. Scott first sits down with Jackson, who shares his insights on the state of NYC’s music landscape, discussing how it has evolved and the role of community among bands in the city. They also explore Jackson’s relationships with other bands and making money as an artist in today’s industry. Later in the episode, Scott interviews Sid of Sid Simons & The Darlings, who discusses his early influences and forming The Darlings. He also lists his favorite NYC bands and venues and talks about underrated bands. Go check out part one of our NYC music scene episode with artist manager Ryan Gentles, frontwoman Bec Lauder of Bec Lauder & The Noise, and frontman Zane Acord and guitarist Jack Bradley of The Thing. 

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CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @ScottLipps 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @Robby_hoff 

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY

Jackson Hamm of Telescreens

1:05:05 – Start

1:07:35 – Current NYC scene 

1:09:15 – Relationship with other bands

1:10:00 – Influences

1:10:55 – The scene’s popularity and Jackson’s favorite current bands

1:14:20 – Telescreens’ major label debut

1:16:00 – Making money as an artist

1:18:00 – Jackson’s favorite venues

1:19:40 – Favorite NYC records

1:20:30 – Upcoming tour 

Sid Simons of Sid Simons & The Darlings

1:22:57 – Start

1:26:00 – Early influences

1:27:20 – Relationship with other bands

1:28:17 – Formation of The Darlings 

1:29:36 – Current influences in the scene

1:31:50 – Upcoming projects

1:32:50 – Radiohead

1:34:25 – Underrated bands

1:35:00 – Sid’s favorite NYC band

1:36:10 – NYC venues

1:37:50 – Touring

1:40:00 – Record deal search

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On today’s episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with four members of the contemporary New York City music scene: manager Ryan Gentles, singer-songwriter Bec Lauder of Bec Lauder & The Noise, and frontman Zane Acord and guitarist Jack Bradley of The Thing. The first conversation is with Ryan, who explores his time managing The Strokes and several other bands of the “indie sleaze” era. Ryan talks about securing The Strokes’ record deal and helping craft the band’s image. He also discusses the current state of the music business and the role played by social media in discovering new bands. Next, Scott talks with Bec about her career beginnings, favorite spots in NYC, and her top 5 NYC artists of the 2000s. Finally, Scott is joined by Zane and Jack of The Thing, an up-and-coming four-piece rock band, who talk about their musical influences, the modern touring industry, and how radio continues to play a role in bringing artists widespread exposure. Go check out part two of our NYC music scene episode with frontman Jackson Hamm of Telescreens and frontman Sid Simons of Sid Simons & The Darlings. 

This episode is sponsored by Magic Mind! They have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code LIPPS at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/lipps

CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @ScottLipps 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @Robby_hoff 

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY

Ryan Gentles

0:03:00 – Managing the Strokes

0:05:40 – The Strokes’ image 

0:09:40 – The Strokes’ rise in popularity 

0:11:50 – 2000s NYC scene 

0:14:00 – The Strokes’ popularity in London

0:15:10 – The Strokes first record deal

0:16:50 – Other record deals for NYC bands 

0:18:16 – Indie sleaze

0:20:10 – The role of social media in discovering bands 

0:22:20 – Being in a band now versus back then 

0:27:45 – Other artists Ryan is managing

0:29:25 – Top 5 current NYC bands

Bec Lauder

0:32:38 – Start

0:33:39 – Bec’s career beginnings

0:35:10 – Current NYC scene

0:38:50 – Favorite NYC spots 

0:42:45 – Top 5 2000s NYC artists

Zane Acord and Jack Bradley of The Thing

0:45:50 – Start

0:47:30 – Career beginnings

0:48:20 – The Strokes’ influence

0:51:30 – The role of radio

0:53:00 – Current NYC scene

0:55:30 – Modern touring industry

0:57:00 – Upcoming shows and projects

0:58:05 – Top 5 2000s NYC bands 

1:00:10 – Top 5 current NYC bands

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On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Live frontman Ed Kowalczyk. The two begin the conversation by discussing Ed’s childhood, including his early musical influences and the formation of Live. Next, they dive into the band’s early success, from its first performances at CBGB, to its eventual record deal and debut album. Throughout the interview, Ed also discusses some of his fondest musical memories, including connecting with Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads, hearing Nirvana for the first time, and meeting Metallica. Ed also shares his opinions on the current state of rock music and discusses Live’s upcoming tour. Finally, the interview concludes with some of Ed’s top 5’s, including his top 5 sushi restaurants, top 5 most underrated bands of the ‘90s, and top 5 most influential songs of the ‘90s.

This episode is sponsored by Magic Mind! They have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code LIPPS at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/lipps

CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @ScottLipps 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @Robby_hoff 

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY

00:25 – Meeting Jerry Harrison

01:32 – Growing up

04:30 – Early influences 

09:32 – Ed’s first job

10:02 – Getting a record deal 

14:42 – Selling junk bonds 

15:40 – Debut album

17:23 – Hearing Nirvana for the first time

18:03 – Band name origins

19:42 – Connecting with Jerry Harrison

20:27 – Writing iconic songs

24:50 – Seeing Nirvana at a festival

26:58 – Getting a role in Fight Club

31:30 – Playing Woodstock ‘94 and ‘99

32:59 – 1994 in music/the state of rock music today

35:37 – Stories behind Live’s biggest hits

39:20 – Meeting Metallica

41:00 – Touring memories

42:30 – “The mac ‘n cheese incident” 

45:40 – Upcoming tour

46:40 – Top 5 sushi restaurants 

49:45 – Top 5 most underrated ‘90s bands

53:56 – Top 5 most influential songs of the ‘90s

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The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist!

Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos dot com forward slash “Lipps” to save 20% on select products. That’s sonos dot com slash “Lipps”.

In this episode, Scott sits down with culinary icon Andrew Zimmern. Throughout the conversation, they dive into Andrew's journey from his early passion for food and his beginnings in radio, to his eventual success as a household name in the culinary world with his TV show, Bizarre Foods. Andrew also discusses meeting the legendary Anthony Bourdain, his early music memories, and his struggles with homelessness and drug addiction. Finally, the interview ends with Andrew sharing his top 5 food cities, highlighting the places around the world that have impressed him the most. Tune in for an inspiring and entertaining conversation with a culinary legend.

Check out Spilled Milk on Substack (https://andrewzimmern.substack.com/su...) and subscribe to Andrew’s YouTube channel (@/andrewzimmern ) for recipes, tips, and more.

CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @ScottLipps 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @Robby_hoff 

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY

00:35 – Andrew’s career beginnings

02:55 – Andrew’s early passion for food 

04:56 – Homelessness and drug addiction 

09:18 – The success of Bizarre Foods 

12:47 – Music discussion

16:37 – Meeting Anthony Bourdain

24:00 – Top 5 food cities 

33:05 – Anthony Bourdain Singapore story/hidden gems in NYC 

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Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos dot com forward slash “Lipps” to save 20% on select products. That’s sonos dot com slash “Lipps”.

In this episode, Scott sits down with Sublime frontman Jakob Nowell. Jakob details his journey from growing up in a legendary musical family to carving out his own career in the music world, through his bands LAW and Jakobs Castle. He also discusses how he was invited by the original members to front his father’s band, Sublime, and talks about the new line-up’s first-ever performance at Coachella. Throughout the conversation, he offers several takes on what it's like to play his father's iconic music. Jakob also discusses how he learned to play guitar, detailing the musical influences and childhood experiences that shaped his musicianship. Scott and Jakob also dive into the topic of sobriety, with Jakob sharing personal insights into his journey, and how it has impacted his life and music career. Finally, the episode ends with some of Jakob's top 5's — including his top 5 favorite Sublime songs and top 5 SoCal rock bands. Tune in for an inspiring and entertaining conversation, with a talented musician who’s following in his father's footsteps while forging his own path.

This episode is sponsored by Magic Mind! They have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code LIPPS at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/lipps

CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @ScottLipps 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @Robby_hoff 

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY

0:01:55 – Touring lifestyle

0:04:16 – Jakob’s 2024 and Fallon experience

0:08:30 – Jakob’s upbringing 

0:11:55 – On his dad, Bradley Nowell, robbing a Starbucks 

0:13:40 – Early influences 

0:15:33 – Learning guitar 

0:17:27 – Growing up in Long Beach

0:18:47 – Sobriety 

0:24:15 – Forming LAW 

0:25:58 – Epitaph Records

0:28:40 – Touring with Jakobs Castle

0:31:33 – Joining Sublime

0:34:50 – Benefit show for HR of Bad Brains 

0:38:20 – Playing his dad’s songs for the first time

0:41:44 – Coachella performance 

0:43:20 – Jakobs Castle album

0:45:55 – Unreleased Sublime material 

0:47:44 – Favorite Sublime song and Sublime biopic

0:48:37 – Jakob’s favorite contemporary artists

0:50:10 – Jakob’s thoughts on the music industry

0:51:08 – Upcoming projects

0:55:30 – Top 5 Sublime songs

0:56:15 – Top 5 SoCal rock bands 

0:58:40 – Top 5 films 

1:00:20 – Top 5 late night SoCal restaurants 

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These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether you’re listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service!

The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist!

Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos dot com forward slash “Lipps” to save 20% on select products. That’s sonos dot com slash “Lipps”.