Episodes

  • Jimmy Chamberlin of the Smashing Pumpkins

    Jimmy Chamberlin of the Smashing Pumpkins
    Oct 16 2026
    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. Subscribe to Lipps Service for more conversations with the biggest names in rock, alternative music, and beyond. Presented by SPIN Magazine. Sponsored by TIDAL. Visit https://tidal.com/LIPPS to create an account and start uploading your music for free. #ad Artist: Visit Tidal.com/LIPPS to create an account and start uploading your music for free. #ad Music Fan: Find your next favorite artist at Tidal.com/LIPPS. #ad #JimmyChamberlin #SmashingPumpkins #LippsService 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 https://www.patreon.com/lippsservice666. Please join or Patreon!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Suki Waterhouse

    Suki Waterhouse
    Oct 13 2026
    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. Another episode of Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, presented by SPIN. #SukiWaterhouse #RobertPattinson #Loveland #LippsService #SPIN 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Andrew Watt

    Andrew Watt
    Oct 9 2026
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Bad Nerves

    Bad Nerves
    Oct 6 2026
    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. Another episode of Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, presented by SPIN. Subscribe for more conversations with the biggest names in rock, alternative and pop. 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 #BadNerves #PunkRock #RockNRoll #LippsService #SPIN https://www.patreon.com/lippsservice666. Please join or Patreon!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • Great Van Fleet

    Great Van Fleet
    Oct 1 2026
    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!" Subscribe for more conversations with the biggest names in music. #GretaVanFleet #ScottLipps #lippsservice #GretaVanFleet #JoshKiszka #JakeKiszka #DannyWagner #SamKiszka #PalaceForThePeople Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Donnie Vie

    Donnie Vie
    Sep 25 2026
    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. Subscribe to Lipps Service for more conversations with the biggest names in music. Presented by SPIN Magazine. 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 #DonnieVie #EnuffZNuff #LippsService #SPIN #RockNRoll #HairMetal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Mike Ness of Social Distortion

    Mike Ness of Social Distortion
    Sep 18 2026
    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. Subscribe to Lipps Service for more conversations with the biggest names in music. Presented by SPIN Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Magnus Ferrell

    Magnus Ferrell
    Sep 15 2026
    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. Subscribe to Lipps Service for more conversations with the biggest names in music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins