In this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Dexter and Noodles from The Offspring. They go over the band’s early SoCal days, how they got signed, and their brotherhood with bands like Rancid and NOFX. Dexter and Noodles share their inspiration for their new albumSupercharged, as well as discussing the new streaming age of music and working with Bob Rock.

00:00:38 - record promo

00:01:00 - last NOFX show

00:01:50 -brotherhood w Pennywise, Bad Religion, NOFX, Rancid

00:02:50 - The Offspring podcast

00:04:16 - lasting 40 years

00:06:07 - bands origin story

00:09:15 - pre-Epitaph days, getting signed

00:10:37 -playing chess w Epitaph guy to get signed, punk chess

00:12:15 - successful of first record

00:14:24 - crazy early day shows on Gilman St

00:18:00 - touring and camping out on the road

00:20:10 - making Smash and it’s success

00:21:56 -writing Come Out and Play

00:27:53 - other Club Lingerie bands

00:28:21 - Pretty Fly For a White Guy

00:30:24 - sophomore album

00:33:25 - streaming age of music for a band like The Offspring

00:34:32 - AFI label

00:36:47 - most successful headlining tour, playing with Ed Sheeran, Sir Brian May, Yungblud, Emily Armstrong

00:43:10 - Woodstock ’99

00:45:40 -new Offspring record, what inspired it

00:48:21 - Dexter running triathlon

00:49:02 - working with Bob Rock

00:52:35 - how does The Offspring pick a setlist

00:55:49 - new age of hardcore bands

00:56:23 - poorly aged records

00:59:05 -Top 5 SoCal Restaurants

01:01:57 -best punk band of all time

01:03:52 -The Offsprings supergroups

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On this episode, Scott sits down with the influential and dynamic guitarist who helped shape the sound of the ‘90s — in his second time on Lipps Service — Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains! Jerry shares some behind-the-scenes details from recording his new album, I Want Blood, including exploring spoken word and finding new avenues for creative processes. Later on, the two get into the early days of Alice in Chains, how Jerry met Layne Staley, and the recording process of Jar of Flies. Beyond Jerry’s early career, they discuss Jerry’s touring with Ozzy Osbourne and Zakk Wylde, being friends with Eddie Van Halen, and writing music with Chris Cornell. The episode wraps up with Jerry listing his favorite films, albums, and underrated bands. Tune in for this insightful interview with the one and only Jerry Cantrell!

CREDITS (Instagram handles)

Host @ScottLipps

Edited by @toastycakes

Music by @Robby_hoff

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY

00:00 - Intro

00:30 - Catching up

01:40 - Touring with Zakk Wylde and Ozzy Osbourne

03:19 - Eddie Van Halen stories

06:22 - Writing “Nutshell”

08:27 - 'Jar of Flies'

11:20 - Writing with Chris Cornell

12:48 - Features on the new album

14:50 - Camaraderie in Seattle

16:26 - Grunge

17:14 - Getting back to solo music

20:19 - Early music inspirations

22:28 - Meeting Layne Staley

28:13 - Finding the Alice sound

31:54 - Nirvana and the scene

33:45 - Story behind “Rooster”

38:00 - Revisiting records

39:26 - Writing songs

45:38 - Finding his voice

49:31 - Economics

54:09 - Favorite albums

55:26 - Top 5 films

57:25 - Underrated bands

58:28 - Upcoming tours and cities

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In this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Bad Nerves frontman Bobby Nerves. They get into drumming, touring the US, and The Hives' influence on the band. Bobby also discusses growing up in Essex, how the band formed without expectations, and the economics of being in a band. Later on, the two talk about Billie Joe Armstrong's approval of Bad Nerves, the state of the world and AI, and the band's signing to Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam's record label, Loose Groove. Bobby also shares his top 5 underrated punk bands and British dishes, including his perfect album and the members of his dream supergroup. Listen to an exciting chat with the energetic singer and songwriter for one of the best new punk bands out there!

CREDITS (Instagram handles)

Host @ScottLipps

Edited by @toastycakes

Music by @Robby_hoff

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY

0:00:43 - Drumming

0:02:20 - Drum and record stores

0:03:50 - U.S. tour

0:05:30 - The Hives influence

0:09:15 - Touring with The Hives

0:11:26 - Growing up in Essex

0:14:20 - Starting as recording project

0:17:10 - Going in with no expectations

0:19:18 - 10,000 hours theory

0:20:20 - First recording studio

0:22:00 - Working with friends

0:23:13 - Economics of being a band

0:27:00 - Stealing food from gas stations

0:30:15 - People connecting with their music

0:30:40 - Going to America first time

0:32:48 - Breaking down Baby Drummer

0:35:20 - Billie Joe Armstrong

0:38:27 - Bands standing for something

0:40:41 - State of the world

0:41:30 - AI

0:43:43 - Singing live and backing tracks

0:46:49 - Signing to Loose Groove (Stone Gossard label)

0:51:53 - Making mistakes

0:52:47 - Bobby’s supergroup

0:54:58 - Top 5 underrated punk bands

0:56:45 - Bobby’s perfect album

1:00:52 - Top 5 British dishes

1:04:42 - Bobby’s Twitch radio show

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