Episodi

  • Izzy Escobar (video)
    Jan 22 2026
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 ora e 9 min
  • New artist Spotlight: Izzy Escobar
    Jan 18 2026
    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 ora e 9 min
  • Harley Flanagan of the Cro-Mags [Audio Only]
    Jan 14 2026
    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 ora e 18 min
  • Harley Flanagan: Punk, Warhol, Webster Hall & the Rise of NYC Hardcore
    Jan 14 2026
    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 ora e 19 min
  • Insane Clown Posse- audio only
    Dec 30 2025
    On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott Lipps sits down with Shaggy 2 Dope of Insane Clown Posse for a raw, unfiltered look at how ICP built a movement from the ground up. Shaggy revisits growing up broke in Detroit, meeting Violent J, and the earliest days of hustling, passing out flyers, wrestling shows, and navigating real gang-adjacent street situations that shaped their worldview. He breaks down the inspiration behind the face paint, the transition from Inner City Posse, and the creation of the Dark Carnival mythology that helped define an entirely new genre. The conversation also dives into dangerous early shows, the Disney/Hollywood Records fallout, and how media attacks, industry feuds, and even FBI scrutiny only reinforced the Juggalos’ loyalty and culture. Shaggy reflects on the power of the Gathering of the Juggalos, ICP’s latest record, wild industry stories, and his personal Top 5 hip-hop artists, offering a definitive look at the controversy, community, and resilience that continue to define ICP’s legacy. 2:25 how ICP met 3:58 growing up in Detroit poor 6:30 on the early beginnings 7:52 on his first musical memory 10:20 on the early wrestling days 13:40 on passing out flyers for those early shows 15:00 on the idea for the makeup and KISS 20:20 on inner city posse 22:00 on early gang kid situations 23:57 on creating a genre 27:52 on the dark carnival 32:45 on the early dangerous shows 34:45 the Disney era. Hollywood records and getting banned. 49:13 on the Sharon Osbourne story and Howard stern 52:08 on the Eminem beef. 56:00 on the FBI time period 58:55 on the gatherings 1:04:24 on the latest record 1:06;25 on the Fred durst story 1:08:40 on his top 5 hip hop artists Timestamps: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 ora e 16 min
  • Insane Clown Posse
    Dec 29 2025
    On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott Lipps sits down with Shaggy 2 Dope of Insane Clown Posse for a raw, unfiltered look at how ICP built a movement from the ground up. Shaggy revisits growing up broke in Detroit, meeting Violent J, and the earliest days of hustling, passing out flyers, wrestling shows, and navigating real gang-adjacent street situations that shaped their worldview. He breaks down the inspiration behind the face paint, the transition from Inner City Posse, and the creation of the Dark Carnival mythology that helped define an entirely new genre. The conversation also dives into dangerous early shows, the Disney/Hollywood Records fallout, and how media attacks, industry feuds, and even FBI scrutiny only reinforced the Juggalos’ loyalty and culture. Shaggy reflects on the power of the Gathering of the Juggalos, ICP’s latest record, wild industry stories, and his personal Top 5 hip-hop artists, offering a definitive look at the controversy, community, and resilience that continue to define ICP’s legacy.00:00 - Start03:25 - How ICP met04:58 - Growing up in Detroit poor 07:30 - Music beginnings 08:52 - First musical memory 0:11:20 - Early wrestling days0:15:40 - Passing out flyers for early shows0:16:00 - Idea for the makeup and KISS 0:21:20 - Inner city posse0:23:00 - Early gang kid situations0:24:57 - Creating a genre0:28:52 - The dark carnival0:33:45 - Early dangerous shows0:35:45 - The Disney era, Hollywood records, and getting banned0:50:13 - Sharon Osbourne story and Howard Stern0:53:08 - Eminem beef0:57:00 - FBI time period0:59:55 - Gatherings 1:05:24 - Latest record1:07:25 - Fred Durst story1:09:40 - Top 5 hip hop artists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 ora e 19 min
  • The Paradox
    Dec 15 2025
    On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with The Paradox for a fast-paced, nostalgia-packed conversation that traces the band’s meteoric rise to fame, beginning with Eric’s early days, the origins of the group, and their influences: from Blink-182 to New Found Glory. They openly reflect on getting kicked out of his first band and the evolution of pop-punk. The band recounts their viral breakthrough, including a surprising DM from Jack White’s team, and introduces listeners to Percy while discussing the moment they quit their day jobs to pursue music full-time. They dive into building community and sharing wild stories involving Lil Nas X, Billie Joe Armstrong, and even Subaru. This episode is not one to miss on Lipps Service. Timestamps: 0:00:41 - On their meteoric rise to fame 0:01:55 - Eric’s beginnings and the start of the band 0:02:28 - Blink 1820:03:45 - New Found Glory 0:06:21 - Eric getting kicked out of his first band 0:08:17 -The concept of Pop Punk 0:11:00 - Eric’s solo career0:14:58 - Ms. Lauren0:16:25 - The viral moment 0:20:25 - Getting a DM from jack whites team 0:24:00 - Percy 0:27:09 - On quitting their day jobs 0:29:25 - Building community 0:35:20 - The meme culture 0:37:19 - The lil nas X and Billie Joe armstrong story 0:41:00 - Subaru 0:45:17 - On NSFW0:47:30 - Travis barker 0:51:00 - Warped tour 0:54:29 - Best band of the 2000s0:55:31 Top 5 underrated pop punk bands 0:58:09 - On bands reunited ExpressVPN is like tinted windows for your internet connection. You can see out, but they can’t see in. Wouldn’t you want the same privacy online? Because all your traffic flows through their servers, internet service providers (including mobile network providers) know every single website you visit.nd in the U.S., ISPs are legally allowed to sell that information to advertisers! ExpressVPN reroutes 100% of your traffic through secure, encrypted servers, so your ISP can’t see your browsing history. Lowest price ever: plans start at just $3.49 a month. That’s only 12 cents a day! Easy to use: Fire up the app and click one button to get protected. Works on all devices: Phones, laptops, tablets, and more, so you can stay private on-the-go! As you know, I’m bouncing between New York, LA, —doing interviews, booking shows, running my company. I’m constantly on sketchy venue Wi-Fi or hotel networks at 2am. There was one night after a show where I jumped onto the club’s Wi-Fi to send off a contract and immediately thought, ‘If anyone’s hacking tonight, it’s definitely this network.’ ExpressVPN has basically become part of my toolkit. One button, I’m protected, and I don’t have to think about it.” Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN dot com slash LIPPS. That’s E-X-P-R-E-S-S-V-P-N dot com slash LIPPS to find out how you can get up to four extra months. ExpressVPN dot com slash LIPPS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 ora e 6 min
  • The Paradox
    Dec 15 2025
    On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with The Paradox for a fast-paced, nostalgia-packed conversation that traces the band’s meteoric rise to fame, beginning with Eric’s early days, the origins of the group, and their influences: from Blink-182 to New Found Glory. They openly reflect on getting kicked out of his first band and the evolution of pop-punk. The band recounts their viral breakthrough, including a surprising DM from Jack White’s team, and introduces listeners to Percy while discussing the moment they quit their day jobs to pursue music full-time. They dive into building community and sharing wild stories involving Lil Nas X, Billie Joe Armstrong, and even Subaru. This episode is not one to miss on Lipps Service. ExpressVPN is like tinted windows for your internet connection. You can see out, but they can’t see in. Wouldn’t you want the same privacy online?Because all your traffic flows through their servers, internet service providers (including mobile network providers) know every single website you visit.nd in the U.S., ISPs are legally allowed to sell that information to advertisers!ExpressVPN reroutes 100% of your traffic through secure, encrypted servers, so your ISP can’t see your browsing history. Lowest price ever: plans start at just $3.49 a month. That’s only 12 cents a day!Easy to use: Fire up the app and click one button to get protected.Works on all devices: Phones, laptops, tablets, and more, so you can stay private on-the-go!ExpressVPN has basically become part of my toolkit. One button, I’m protected, and I don’t have to think about it.”Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN dot com slash LIPPS. That’s www.ExpressVPN.com/LIPPS to find out how you can get up to four extra months. www.ExpressVPN.com/LIPPSTimestamps: 0:00:00 - Start0:01:50 - On their meteoric rise to fame 0:02:56 - Eric’s beginnings and the start of the band 0:03:28 - Blink 1820:04:54 - New Found Glory 0:08:21 - Eric getting kicked out of his first band 0:11:14 -The concept of Pop Punk 0:14:00 - Eric’s solo career0:17:40 - Ms. Lauren0:19:19 - The viral moment 0:23:15 - Getting a DM from jack whites team 0:26:28 - Percy 0:29:08 - On quitting their day jobs 0:32:09 - Building community 0:38:12 - The meme culture 0:40:11 - The lil nas X and Billie Joe armstrong story 0:44:51 - Subaru 0:48:02 - On NSFW0:51:24 - Travis barker 0:53:51 - Warped tour 0:57:17 - Best band of the 2000s0:58:16 Top 5 underrated pop punk bands 1:01:16 - On bands reunited Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 ora e 11 min