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On this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with rising artist honestav for one of his most raw and honest conversations yet. Growing up in Pierce City, Missouri, Honest AV faced poverty, addiction in his household, and devastating personal loss — including the deaths of his father and brother. At one point, he says he was just one bad decision away from going to jail. But everything changed when he found music. From recording songs as a teenager to posting relentlessly on TikTok — even making up to $10,000 a month — honestav built a following from the…
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Lipps Service (Audio)
Audio Up, Inc. · Music · English
Music and fashion impresario Scott Lipps, drummer for Courtney Love and owner of Lipps LA and One Management, sits down for intimate conversations with some of the biggest names in music and pop culture. From Anthony Kiedis, Randy Jackson, Courtney Love, G Eazy, and many more. Originally airing on D
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E256 · 17 May 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam
Before Pearl Jam changed rock forever, there was Green River, Mother Love Bone, and a Seattle scene exploding with creativity. In this teaser from SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service, Stone Gossard reflects on meeting Andy Wood, the rise of Seattle grunge, how Jane’s Addiction inspired a generation, and the heartbreaking losses of Andy Wood, Chris Cornell, Kurt Cobain, and Layne Staley. Stone also dives into the early days of Pearl Jam, the momentum building in Seattle, and the emotional origins of Temple of the Dog. 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:00 Family life & meeting Steve Turner 00:04:27 Art school…
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E254 · 10 May 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
Linda Perry
From fronting 4 Non Blondes and writing the global anthem “What’s Up?”… to becoming one of the most influential songwriters and producers in modern music history, Linda Perry joins SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for one of her most revealing interviews ever. Linda opens up about growing up in a difficult household, surviving addiction, almost overdosing at 16, falling off a building while on acid, the meteoric rise of 4 Non Blondes, and why she walked away from fame at the height of the band’s success. She also discusses writing and producing “What’s Up?”, working with…
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E252 · 28 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
The Lemon Twigs
Welcome back to SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service, hosted by Scott Lipps… In this episode, Scott sits down with The Lemon Twigs — brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario — for a deep dive into their journey from Long Island to becoming one of the most unique bands in modern rock. They talk about growing up on The Beatles and The Beach Boys, singing harmonies with their parents, getting into Broadway at a young age, and forming the band that would become The Lemon Twigs. The conversation covers their early recordings with Jonathan Rado of Foxygen, their breakout album Do Hollywood, and surreal…
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E251 · 22 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
Lou Gramm of Foreigner
Legendary vocalist Lou Gramm joins SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for a deep, career-spanning conversation—from early struggles to global superstardom with Foreigner. Lou opens up about his beginnings, the formation of Foreigner with Mick Jones, getting rejected by record labels, and ultimately creating some of the biggest rock anthems of all time. He shares stories about opening for KISS, encounters with Aretha Franklin, and working with legendary producer Mutt Lange. We also dive into classics like “I Want to Know What Love Is,” the evolution of Foreigner’s sound, Lou’s…
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E247 · 9 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
The Hellp
The Hellp join SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for a deep dive into their journey — from early struggles and living out of a car, to building a cult following and releasing their sophomore album Riviera. Noah Dillon and Chandler Ransom Lucy open up about their origins, the intersection of fashion and music, being discovered through the LA creative scene, and how their sound has evolved into something entirely their own. They also break down the meaning behind Riviera, discuss the idea of “indie sleaze,” reflect on influences like Lou Reed, Oasis, and Blink-182, and share their…
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E244 · 27 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
Jay Buchanan of Rival Sons returns!
On this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with Jay Buchanan, frontman of Rival Sons, for a deep and personal conversation about his debut solo album Weapons of Beauty. Jay opens up about performing at Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s final show, Back to the Beginning, and what it felt like witnessing the end of an era from the stage. He reflects on legacy, evolution, and what it means to carry rock music forward. The conversation dives into the making of Weapons of Beauty, written in isolation in an underground Mojave Desert bunker and produced by Dave…
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E242 · 26 Mar 2026 · 59 min
Melissa Auf der Maur
On this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with alternative rock icon Melissa Auf der Maur. Best known for her time in Hole during the Live Through This era and later with The Smashing Pumpkins alongside Billy Corgan, Melissa takes us inside one of the most defining moments in music history — the 1990s alternative explosion. Melissa opens up about playing on Courtney Love’s new record, the possibility of a Hole reunion, her decision to step away from music, and her life today in upstate New York. She reflects on growing up in Montreal, her first musical…
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E240 · 24 Mar 2026 · 4 min
Melissa Auf Der Maur on the 90’s
In this clip from SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Melissa Auf der Maur (Hole, Smashing Pumpkins) takes us inside the raw, unfiltered reality of the alternative rock explosion. From the chaos and energy surrounding Nirvana, Hole, and The Smashing Pumpkins, to the rise of feminism in rock and the intensity of that era — Melissa shares firsthand stories from one of music’s most iconic and unpredictable periods. This is the side of the 90s you didn’t see. 🎙️ Watch the full episode on Lipps Service for more. #MelissaAufDerMaur #Hole #SmashingPumpkins #Nirvana #90sRock #Grunge…
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E239 · 20 Mar 2026 · 54 min
Peaches
On this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with the iconic and boundary-breaking artist Peaches, one of the most influential and provocative figures in modern music and performance art. Scott and Peaches dive deep into the creation and impact of some of her most iconic songs, the fearless sexuality and gender commentary that defined her work, and how her provocative style influenced artists across pop, punk, and electronic music. Peaches also reflects on working with legends like Iggy Pop, her years living in Berlin, and how her background in theater…
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E236 · 8 Mar 2026 · 38 min
Return to Dust
On this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with fast-rising rock band Return to Dust, one of the most talked-about new groups leading the modern grunge and alternative rock revival.The band discusses how Return to Dust first came together, their early musical memories, and the influences that shaped their heavy, melodic sound. Scott and the band also dive into the question fans and critics are asking right now: Is grunge making a comeback? From the new wave of post-grunge artists to the resurgence of guitar-driven rock, the conversation explores why this…
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