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   18 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

   Mike Ness of Social Distortion

   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…

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   15 Sep 2026 · 59 min

   Magnus Ferrell

   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…

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   10 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

   Caleb Shomo of Beartooth

   Caleb Shomo joins Scott Lipps for a revealing conversation about his journey from the Ohio music scene and Attack Attack! to becoming the frontman and creative force behind Beartooth. Caleb looks back at the early days of crabcore, growing up in a religious household, joining Attack Attack! as a teenager and spending his formative years on the road. He opens up about depression, drinking, sobriety and the circumstances that ultimately led him to leave Attack Attack! and start Beartooth. He also talks about publicly coming out, how that changed the way he approached Beartooth's new album…

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   4 Sep 2026 · 59 min

   Tom Morello

   Tom Morello joins Scott Lipps for a career-spanning episode of Lipps Service, going from his childhood and earliest musical influences to Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, Bruce Springsteen, Black Sabbath and his new solo album. Morello talks about discovering Rush and KISS, the Gene Simmons story, finding a noose in his family’s garage as a teenager, his first band Lock Up and how he developed one of the most distinctive guitar styles in rock history. He takes us inside the origins of Rage Against the Machine, including the early connection to Maynard James Keenan and Tool, and explains…

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   28 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

   Jim Lindberg of Pennywise

   Pennywise frontman Jim Lindberg joins Scott Lipps for a deep dive into the history of one of Southern California’s most influential punk bands. Jim looks back on growing up in Hermosa Beach, discovering punk rock, becoming born again and making the decision to walk into the garage where Pennywise was rehearsing—a moment that changed his life. He shares stories about Fletcher Dragge, the rise of Epitaph Records, touring with The Offspring, the impact of surf and skate videos, the Warped Tour and the tragic loss of founding bassist Jason Thirsk. Jim also discusses fatherhood, the anger behind…

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   6 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

   Jakob Nowel of Sublime

   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 •…

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   28 Jul 2026 · 45 min

   Deathbyromy

   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. Subscribe for more conversations with the biggest names in music,…

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   23 Jul 2026 · 56 min

   Charli xcx

   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…

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   21 Jul 2026 · 48 min

   311 on 36 Years Together, "Amber," AI, Rock Music & Their Top 5 Albums | Lipps Service

   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…

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    6 Jul 2026 · 24 min

    Des Rocs

    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. Learn…