Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

• Bonus Episode: Lipps Service Live! Pt. 2 With Hamilton Leithauser, Jackson Hamm of Telescreens, and Thesaurus Rex

  On this very special bonus episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with three of the six acts who performed on June 4 at the historic New York City venue The Bitter End for our first-ever live event – LIPPS SERVICE LIVE!The live concert was a reflection of Lipps Service podcast, as the night will brought together past and present NYC-bred music, including three legendary acts – Ed Kowalczyk of LIVE, Hamilton Leithauser of The Walkmen, and Eugene Hütz of Gogol Bordello and Casa Gogol, featuring Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth – and three of the best up-and-coming bands of the city’s contemporary music scene – Jackson Hamm of Telescreens, Thesaurus Rex, and Torture and The Desert Spiders.To reflect on the amazing night and live show, Scott sat down with Hamilton Leithauser, frontman Jackson Hamm of Telescreens, and frontman Calvin Rezen and guitarist Varun Jhunjhunwalla of Thesaurus Rex in this episode. (Go back and check out part one with Ed, Eugene, and Torture!)Starting with Hamilton, he talks about his newest album, This Side of the Island, his take on the ‘Meet Me in the Bathroom’ era, the early days of The Walkmen, and he shares his favorite song on the new album. Next up, Jackson gets into the band’s early days playing at The Bitter End, his favorite local bands, what it was like opening for Franz Ferdinand on tour, and his take on the new Turnstile album. To close, Calvin and Varun discuss how the band formed, their musical influences, how they write thought-provoking lyrics, and they list their top 5 NYC bands. Tune into this exciting episode of Lipps Service, learn about the artists, hear their thoughts on the live show, and check out footage from LIPPS SERVICE LIVE! on all Lipps Service socials, in case you missed it! CREDITS (Instagram handles)Host @scottlippsEdited by @toastycakesMusic by @robby_hoffProduced by @whitakermarisaRecorded at Melrose Podcasts NYC Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist!These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether 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!Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. Hamilton Leithauser00:00 - Start00:30 - Lipps Service Live! at The Bitter End01:00 - Intimate vs. big venues02:00 - The Carlyle Hotel03:32 - The joys of the 2000s 05:39 - The 2000s 06:30 - Meet Me in the Bathroom documentary and era08:00 - The early Walkmen days to the current marketing of records 09:44 - The economics of being in a band 10:45 - Being next in line to The Strokes13:00 - The Walkmen reunion 14:00 - Going solo and This Side of the Island14:45 - Playing music for his wife 17:20 - Redoing his record 17:40 - Honesty in lyricism on new album18:00 - Funny tour story20:15 - Favorite song on new album 20:45 - One song that embodies NYC23:26 - New musicJackson Hamm of Telescreens00:33 - Paying homage to Telescreens 01:15 - The Bitter End 04:00 - Contemporary NYC scene 05:50 - Favorite NYC band right now 07:50 - New Turnstile album 10:33 - Rock being shocking 11:37 - AI   13:02 - Pressure to hold the rock ‘n’ roll flag in NYC14:00 - Franz Ferdinand 15:42 - Early road stories 18:12 - Top 5 films Calvin Rezen and Varun Jhunjhunwalla of Thesaurus Rex 00:45 - How the band formed 01:55 - Influences 04:15 - AI05:59 - Lyrics 09:23 - Thought-provoking lyrics11:09 - Finances of an indie artist 16:15 - Top 5 NYC bands

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• Royel Otis

  On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with one of the biggest duos in indie-pop music today, who made waves with their debut album, Pratts & Pain, and two viral covers, “Linger” and “Murder On The Dancefloor” … Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic of Royel Otis! They get into their early days, including how they met, writing and playing in pubs and chicken shops, and other Australian bands. They also get into their most popular tracks, including “Oysters In My Pocket,” the two viral covers, and one of their newest singles, “Moody.” They discuss their sound evolution, vulnerable lyricism, branding strategy, and the rise of guerrilla music marketing. To close, they share the best cities to play and craziest fan moment, and they list their Top 5 duos, cover songs, and Aussie terms. Tune into a funny and insightful chat with indie-pop’s favorite duo – Royel Otis! CREDITS (Instagram handles)Host @scottlippsProduced by @whitakermarisaEdited by @toastycakesMusic by @robby_hoffRecorded at Melrose Podcasts NYC Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist!These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether 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!Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. 00:00 - Start 01:18 - Guerrilla music marketing 02:15 - Writing in a pub 02:45 - Australian bands03:00 - LA 04:39 - Lil Nas X party 06:00 - Growing up 09:00 - How they met 10:22 - Musical influences 11:00 - The decision to take this live or just make it a recording project 11:45 - The success of “Oysters In My Pocket” 13:00 - Leaving for Italy 13:50 - First concerts 16:15 - The story behind “Oysters In My Pocket” 17:36 - Process then and now 19:23 - “Murder On The Dancefloor” 19:30 - Cover songs 23:00 - Courtney Love 26:00 - Pratts & Pain 30:22 - Analyzing lyrics 32:00 - “Moody” 33:00 - Sound evolution 34:00 - Vulnerable lyrics 35:30 - Branding 37:00 - Getting nervous before gigs 37:42 - Playing chicken shops 40:00 - Best cities to play 41:27 - Craziest fan moment 43:15 - Top 5 duos 45:44 - Top 5 cover songs 47:52 - Top 5 Aussie terms

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• Tyson Ritter of The All-American Rejects

  On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with singer-songwriter, painter, actor, and the frontman of All-American Rejects, Tyson Ritter! In front of a live studio audience, Tyson gets into how the band came up with its name and shares some of the early contenders. Tyson also talks about the Oklahoma music scene he grew up around, his first music inspirations, and his music career. He also discusses his art, what painting means to him, and his NYC art gallery debut. The two musicians exchange feelings about touring, and Tyson talks about the band’s current tour and upcoming tour with the Jonas Brothers. To close, Tyson lists his top 5 one-hit wonders, tells a great story about his friend David Bryan of Bon Jovi, and shares what Van Halen’s sophomore album means to him. Tune into a fun and exciting chat with everyone’s favorite house-party rockin’ frontman – Tyson Ritter! CREDITS (Instagram handles)Host @scottlippsProduced by @whitakermarisaEdited by @toastycakesMusic by @robby_hoffRecorded at Melrose Podcasts NYC Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist!These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether 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!Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. 00:00 - Start01:15 - Band name03:20 - Oklahoma music scene 04:29 - Early music inspirations 06:45 - His parents, his career, deciding to stay in school or play music 07:42 - How the band got a record deal 10:24 - Band’s early days 11:52 - NYC and what it means to him 12:40 - His art and how it helps him 15:49 - Commerce versus art17:27 - Touring19:09 - Band’s hiatus22:33 - Band dynamic24:17 - Jonas Brothers tour26:08 - Top 5 one-hit wonders27:32 - David Bryan of Bon Jovi story30:12 - What does this record mean to you? (Van Halen)

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• Rico Nasty

  On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with one of today’s hottest rappers, producers, and singer-songwriters, Rico Nasty, who most recently released her third album, LETHAL, on May 16 via Fueled By Ramen. Rico starts by discussing her upbringing, including her early music influences such as Britney Spears and Joan Jett, and how she was expelled from school. She also tells the story behind her namesake, reflects on her first performances at Sweet 16s, and explains how her parents have supported her career. She talks about her collaborations with other big artists, including Paramore, Doechii, Doja Cat, and Megan Thee Stallion. She explores her new album, from its creation and message to the meaning behind the album cover, and shares the stories behind some of its hit tracks. To close, Rico lists her top 5 food spots in NYC and artists who inspire her. Tune into a funny and great chat with the baddest to ever do it – Rico Nasty! CREDITS (Instagram handles)Host @scottlippsEdited by @toastycakesMusic by @robby_hoffProduced by @whitakermarisaRecorded at Melrose Podcasts NYC Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist!These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether 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!Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. 0:00:00 - Start0:02:00 - NYC0:03:33 - Her parents 0:04:30 - Free styling 0:06:29 - Upbringing 0:08:00 - Getting expelled from school 0:10:40 - Rico Nasty namesake0:12:19 - Britney Spears and other influences 0:13:40 - Her dad 0:15:30 - Joan Jett, Shrek, and The Runaways0:23:00 - Performing at sweet 16s0:23:20 - Second guessing and meeting Kenny beats 0:27:47 - Primal Scream therapy 0:39:07 - Top pizza spots0:31:00 - “Smack A Bitch”0:35:00 - Early influences like Avril Lavigne, Paramore, Doechii, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, and working with them 0:38:40 - Dream collaboration with Rihanna 0:39:42 - Boys Noize0:41:22 - Being pigeon-holed 0:43:09 - The process 0:47:12 - Playing new music for people 0:48:00 - Album cover 0:51:44 - Biggest fears 0:52:46 - “Teethsucker”0:54:00 - Her finsta0:57:47 - “On The Low”0:59:45 - Acting in “Margo’s Got Money Troubles”0:65:22 - Top 5 food spots in NYC0:72:30 - Top 5 artists who inspire her 

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• Pelle Almqvist of The Hives

  On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with the legendary frontman of one of the most influential garage rock bands of all time – Howlin’ Pelle Almqvist of The Hives! In his second time on Lipps Service, the Swedish singer-songwriter talks about the band’s decorated career, from receiving worldwide praise to inspiring other iconic bands. Pelle also uplifts some of his own music inspirations, including David Johansen, Clem Burke, Josh Homme, and AC/DC. As The Hives are gearing up to release a new album, The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, in August, Pelle explores some of the album’s themes, stories behind the songs, and what it was like working with the record’s producer Mike D of The Beastie Boys. To close, Pelle lists his top 5 siblings in rock and debut albums of all time. Tune in for another amazing and funny chat with everyone’s favorite frontman – Pelle Almqvist! CREDITS (Instagram handles)Host @scottlippsEdited by @toastycakesMusic by @robby_hoffProduced by @whitakermarisaRecorded at Melrose Podcasts NYC Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist!These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether 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!Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. 00:00 - Start01:14 - Praise for The Hives02:12 - Ticket prices 04:50 - Franchising The Hives? 06:36 - New album 07:55 - David Johansen and Clem Burke 08;55 - AC/DC09:52 - Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age11:00 - Pop structure11:55 - Mike D of The Beastie Boys 15:07 - The Dead Boys AI18:12 - Swedish music scene 21:36 - ABBA 25:09 - Playing new music for friends 26:44 - PC culture28:00 - Enough is enough 30:00 - Online comments 31:00 - Playing new songs 33:33 - New album’s process 35:00 - Influencing other bands 36:56 - What music Pelle listens to 37:42 - Perfect record41:10 - Top 5 siblings in rock 51:07 - AC/DC54:13 - Top 5 debut albums 

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