
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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Aug 15
1 hr 2 min

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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Aug 6
1 hr 2 min

DeathbyRomy joins Scott Lipps for an honest conversation about her journey from growing up in California to becoming one of alternative music’s most unique voices.
She discusses her new single “2468,” meeting Lady Gaga as a child, Kanye West’s influence, being bullied growing up, signing her first record deal, becoming an independent artist, navigating viral success, mental health, touring with Limp Bizkit, collaborating with Palaye Royale, her love of Björk, the future of rock music, favorite horror films, and what’s next.
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0:00 Intro
1:38 "2468" — The New Single
2:46 Growing Up in California
6:03 Kanye West
7:48 Meeting Lady Gaga as a Kid & Love of Japan
11:42 Hannah Montana
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Jul 28
45 min

One day before the release of her new album, Music, Fashion, Film, xcx joins Scott Lipps on SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service for an in-depth conversation about creativity, reinvention, and one of pop music’s most influential careers.
Charli discusses the inspiration behind Music, Fashion, Film, nearly walking away from music, working with A.G. Cook, growing up during the MySpace era, fashion, filmmaking, visual identity, Martin Scorsese, John Cale, Lou Reed, Andy Warhol, social media, the current state of rock, and much more.
The episode concludes with Charli’s Top 5 Underrated Films and Top 5 Charli xcx Songs.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:27 NYC
01:08 Intimate shows
02:29 Growing up (The Monkees, Bread, Britney Spears & Spice Girls)
03:34 MySpace, Uffie & Ed Banger
05:05 Building her own team
08:22 Albums that inspired her
11:26 Early music
12:08 The beginning
14:45 A.G. Cook
18:57 Music, Fashion, Film
19:15 Nearly quitting music
22:22 Album artwork
25:26 John Cale, Lou Reed & Andy Warhol
31:08 Marc Jacobs
32:34 Martin Scorsese
34:48 Music, Fashion, Film creative process
37:50 The future of music & rock
40:39 Visuals
42:03 Songwriting
44:45 David Cronenberg & legacy
47:55 Advice to young artists
50:10 Social media
51:55 Top 5 Underrated Films
56:15 Top 5 Charli xcx Songs
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Jul 23
55 min

For more than 36 years, 311 have remained one of rock's most unique and enduring bands—blending rock, reggae, hip-hop, funk and metal into a sound entirely their own while keeping the original five members together through decades of touring and platinum-selling albums.
On this episode of SPIN Magazine's Lipps Service, Scott Lipps sits down with Nick Hexum, SA Martinez, Chad Sexton, Tim Mahoney and P-Nut to look back at their incredible journey—from growing up in Omaha and moving to Los Angeles together, to recording classics like "Amber," "Love Song," and the breakthrough Blue Album.
The band discusses the current state of rock music, artificial intelligence, social media, songwriting, their biggest career moments, the songs they want to be remembered for, their favorite '90s rock albums, and what's next for 311.
If you're a longtime Excitable, a fan of alternative rock, or simply love hearing legendary artists tell their stories, this episode is for you.
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00:00 Intro
01:11 311 Cruise
02:59 36 Years Together
04:03 Early Years in Omaha & First Hearing Rage Against the Machine
06:24 The Omaha Music Scene
10:22 Getting Signed
11:28 Moving to Los Angeles Together
13:18 Working with Producer Eddie Offord
13:52 Merging Hip-Hop with Rock
16:08 Finding Their Scene in Los Angeles
17:05 The Blue Album & Their Breakthrough
18:55 Their First Big Paychecks
20:11 The Story Behind "Amber"
23:15 Social Media
24:23 Their Longest 311 Day Shows
24:44 Recording "Love Song"
25:53 The Secret to Their Longevity
27:54 311 on Artificial Intelligence
30:12 Lyrical Inspiration
30:15 The Current State of Rock 'n' Roll
37:25 Which Songs Should 311 Be Remembered For?
39:58 Their Top 5 Rock Albums of the '90s
43:30 New Music
46:XX Outro
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Jul 21
48 min

Des Rocs joins SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for an in-depth conversation covering the making of his new album To Hell and Back, working with legendary producer Joe Chiccarelli, the rise of AI in music, building an independent career, the early DIY New York scene, Kelly Clarkson, Dana White, Queens food favorites, and much more.
Des Rocs has become one of modern rock’s most exciting artists by combining massive hooks, arena-sized ambition and relentless work ethic. Produced by Joe Chiccarelli, To Hell and Back continues that evolution with some of his biggest songs yet.
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Jul 6
24 min

Blu DeTiger joins Scott Lipps on SPIN Magazine's Lipps Service for an in-depth conversation about becoming one of today's most exciting bass players.
Blu discusses growing up in New York City, learning from mentor Warren McCrae, her early years playing sessions and touring, working with Caroline Polachek, Chromeo and Stargate, the viral videos that launched her career, and developing her signature slap bass style.
She also breaks down the bass line from "Whisper," demonstrates techniques live on bass, talks about her signature Fender bass, names her Top 5 bass players, reveals her favorite bass riffs of all time, discusses Rush's Geddy Lee, dreams up a musical supergroup, and shares the New York artists who inspired her.
If you love great musicianship, bass guitar, funk, rock, pop or incredible stories from today's most exciting artists, this episode is for you.
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Jun 28
55 min

Young the Giant joins Scott Lipps on SPIN Magazine's Lipps Service for a deep dive into the band's incredible journey—from forming in Irvine, California and playing their earliest shows as The Jakes, to dropping out of Stanford, getting signed as teenagers, and creating some of the defining alternative rock songs of the last two decades.
The band discusses the stories behind "Cough Syrup" and "My Body," life in the legendary band house, working with legendary producers Joe Chiccarelli and Brendan O'Brien, recording Victory Garden in Palm Springs and Idyllwild, running into Paul McCartney at Henson Studios, and the unforgettable encounters with Chris Martin and Morrissey.
Plus: Radiohead debates, favorite Strokes songs, music that shaped the band, and much more.
Young the Giant's new album "Victory Garden" is available now.
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Jun 24
52 min

Billy Corgan joins Scott Lipps on SPIN Magazine's Lipps Service for a deep chronological conversation covering his upbringing in Chicago, discovering guitar, the formation of the Smashing Pumpkins, Gish, Siamese Dream, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, Kurt Cobain, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Courtney Love, Melissa Auf der Maur, Cheap Trick, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Lollapalooza, modern rock, Yungblud, SOMBR, and much more.
Billy also shares his favorite Smashing Pumpkins songs, reflects on the competitive nature of the grunge era, discusses hearing "Smells Like Teen Spirit" for the first time, and explains the stories behind classics including "1979," "Tonight, Tonight," and "Bullet With Butterfly Wings."
Hosted by Scott Lipps.
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00:53 — Billy Corgan on KISS
03:10 — Why Rush Was So Important
07:14 — Dealing With Critics
09:30 — Critics, Success & The Beach Boys
11:55 — His Podcast, Ratt & Mötley Crüe's Importance
14:29 — Lollapalooza, Hole & The Alternative Explosion
16:12 — Growing Up in Chicago
17:10 — "It Wasn't Uncommon..." (Early Chicago Stories)
18:25 — His Father & Learning Guitar
22:23 — The Marked, Guitar Shredding & Yngwie Malmsteen
24:35 — Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne & Heavy Metal Legacy
30:13 — Why Cheap Trick Matters
35:40 — The First Smashing Pumpkins Gig & Jimmy Chamberlin
40:47 — Gish & Finding His Voice
46:04 — Steve Albini
48:20 — Siamese Dream, Darkness & Creative Pressure
53:36 — The Competitive Nature of Nirvana & Pearl Jam
54:34 — The Story Behind "Today"
56:29 — Hearing "Smells Like Teen Spirit" For The First Time
58:06 — Kurt Cobain
1:03:11 — Mellon Collie and the Grunge Movement
1:05:14 — The Story Behind "1979"
1:07:49 — "Bullet With Butterfly Wings"
1:11:31 — "Tonight, Tonight"
1:12:36 — The Death of Zero
1:16:37 — Melissa Auf der Maur
1:18:09 — Courtney Love, Celebrity Skin & The Press
1:26:12 — SOMBR, Yungblud & Modern Rock
1:32:58 — Billy Corgan's Favorite Smashing Pumpkins Songs
1:35:00 — Top 5 Smashing Pumpkins Songs
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Jun 17
1 hr 30 min

DE'WAYNE joins Scott Lipps on SPIN Magazine's Lipps Service for an in-depth conversation about his journey from Spring, Texas to becoming one of the most exciting voices in modern rock.
DE'WAYNE discusses growing up in a deeply religious household, discovering music through hip-hop, moving to Los Angeles with only $200, finding inspiration in Radiohead, David Bowie, and Nirvana, and ultimately creating his own lane in rock music.
He also talks about touring arenas with Machine Gun Kelly, receiving a life-changing phone call from Lenny Kravitz, collaborating on "Highway Robbery," the resurgence of rock music, Prince's influence, Warped Tour, and the artists leading rock's next generation.
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Jun 14
47 min
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