Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

New artist spotlight! Izzy Escobar! The next big thing!Izzy Escobar joins Lipps Service for the first-ever episode of the New Artist Spotlight series.Hosted by Scott Lipps, this in-depth conversation explores the rise of one of pop music’s most compelling new voices — before the mainstream moment hits.Izzy Escobar is a classically and jazz-trained singer-songwriter whose breakout single “Vendetta” has surpassed 2 million streams, signaling a major breakthrough. Originally from Longmeadow, Massachusetts, Izzy spent six years in Los Angeles before returning to New York to create music that felt fully authentic. Her debut EP Sunny in London captures that journey through cinematic pop, emotional storytelling, and meticulous songwriting.
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Lipps Service launches a new series spotlighting the next generation of artists breaking through — and the first guest sets the tone.On this episode, Scott Lipps sits down with Izzy Escobar, a rising singer-songwriter whose music blends cinematic pop, jazz-trained precision, and raw emotional storytelling. Originally from Longmeadow, Massachusetts, Izzy spent six years in Los Angeles before returning to New York to fully commit to her sound and vision.The conversation traces her early musical training, the impact of leaving and returning home, and the journey behind her breakout single “Vendetta,” which has surpassed 2 million streams. Izzy also breaks down the making of her debut EP Sunny in London, a deeply personal project that maps her growth as both an artist and a person.This episode marks the first installment of Lipps Service’s New Artist Spotlight — focused on artists on the edge of something big, before the moment fully arrives.Follow, subscribe, and stay locked in as Lipps Service continues to spotlight what’s next.00:01:14 on her current rise to fame 00:01:56 on growing up 00:03:18 first musical memory00:09:17 on the discipline violin taught her 00:10:11 on still teaching on her current rise to fame 00:12:08. On moving to LA00:13:58 on moving to LA without a plan for music to 00:19:29 on coachella 00:23:34 on hitting rock bottom00:27:36 Izzy Escobar on vendetta and calling her Dad about getting spammed! 00:31:18 on being a independent artist00:34:10 on London 00:36:15 on how DM’ing musicians in London lead to her BBC performance00:39:25 on Vendetta 00:42:00 on three more glasses 00:43:56 on Jackie O00:47:17 on festivals 00:47:36 on AI and the music industry00:53:45 top 5 films 00:57:00 top 5 new singers 00:59:08. Top venues in nyc
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Timestamps:
0:00:46 - Wired for chaos
00:01:45 - Allen Ginsberg
00:04:00 - The documentary
00:07:14 - Anthony Bourdain
00:11:06 - Growing up in New York
00:17:18 - Warhol!
00:18:19 - Introduction to punk rock
00:22:37- First musical memory, The Clash
00:24:00 - On being a drummer first
00:24:31 - The Lower East Side in the 70s
00:36:00 - The stimulators
00:37:15 - Early recordings
00:39:25 - Having a hit out for Harley
00:44:12 - The formation of the Cro Mags
00:47:30 - The downfalls of the band
00:48:00 - Possible reunion?
00:49:51 - The night at Webster hall
1:00:21 - New cro mags music
1:01:52 - Top 5 bass players
1:06:22 - Top 5 metal records
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On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with hardcore punk icon Harley Flanagan, founder of Cro Mags, for a raw and wide ranging conversation on Lipps Service. From Harley’s chaotic early life and growing up in 1970s New York City to encounters with Allen Ginsberg, Andy Warhol, and Anthony Bourdain, the interview traces the cultural collision that shaped one of hardcore’s most influential figures. Harley dives into his first musical memories, discovering punk rock and The Clash, starting out as a drummer, and surviving the Lower East Side scene as it exploded. He reflects on early bands like The Stimulators, the formation of Cro Mags, and the possibility of reunions, while also discussing new Cro Mags music. The episode closes with Harley’s top five bass players and top five metal records, making this a must-listen deep dive into punk, metal, and New York underground history.Timestamps: 0:00:46 - Wired for chaos 00:01:45 - Allen Ginsberg 00:04:00 - The documentary 00:07:14 - Anthony Bourdain00:11:06 - Growing up in New York00:17:18 - Warhol! 00:18:19 - Introduction to punk rock 00:22:37- First musical memory, The Clash 00:24:00 - On being a drummer first 00:24:31 - The Lower East Side in the 70s 00:36:00 - The stimulators 00:37:15 - Early recordings 00:39:25 - Having a hit out for Harley00:44:12 - The formation of the Cro Mags 00:47:30 - The downfalls of the band 00:48:00 - Possible reunion?00:49:51 - The night at Webster hall1:00:21 - New cro mags music 1:01:52 - Top 5 bass players 1:06:22 - Top 5 metal records
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On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with hardcore punk icon Harley Flanagan, founder of Cro Mags, for a raw and wide ranging conversation on Lipps Service. From Harley’s chaotic early life and growing up in 1970s New York City to encounters with Allen Ginsberg, Andy Warhol, and Anthony Bourdain, the interview traces the cultural collision that shaped one of hardcore’s most influential figures. Harley dives into his first musical memories, discovering punk rock and The Clash, starting out as a drummer, and surviving the Lower East Side scene as it exploded. He reflects on early bands like The Stimulators, the formation of Cro Mags, and the possibility of reunions, while also discussing new Cro Mags music. The episode closes with Harley’s top five bass players and top five metal records, making this a must-listen deep dive into punk, metal, and New York underground history.

Timestamps: 
0:00:46 - Wired for chaos 
00:01:45 - Allen Ginsberg 
00:04:00 - The documentary 
00:07:14 - Anthony Bourdain
00:11:06 - Growing up in New York
00:17:18 - Warhol! 
00:18:19 - Introduction to punk rock 
00:22:37- First musical memory, The Clash 
00:24:00 - On being a drummer first 
00:24:31 - The Lower East Side in the 70s 
00:36:00 - The stimulators 
00:37:15 - Early recordings 
00:39:25 - Having a hit out for Harley
00:44:12 - The  formation of the Cro Mags  
00:47:30 - The downfalls of the band 
00:48:00 - Possible reunion?
00:49:51 - The night at Webster hall
1:00:21 -  New cro mags music 
1:01:52 -  Top 5 bass players 
1:06:22 - Top 5 metal records