Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

Royal Blood’s Mike Kerr joins Scott Lipps to talk about the band’s unmistakable sound, having Jimmy Page watch them play, sobriety, and making their new album, Dead Company. From learning piano as a kid to picking up the bass and the first Royal Blood rehearsal, Mike looks back at how it all started—and how quickly everything changed. He shares stories about opening for Queens of the Stone Age, navigating overnight success, and finding the desire to make music again after taking a break. We get into recharging in Tokyo, Metallica’s influence on the new record, self-producing, and the stories behind “Ten Over Ten,” “Swallow the Bomb,” and “Mother Never Told You.” Mike also talks about training for the New York City Marathon, returning to Reading Festival, and the time he was left behind at a gas station on tour. Plus: Mike’s top five Led Zeppelin songs and more on his conversations with Jimmy Page. Subscribe for more Lipps Service interviews, and let us know your favorite Royal Blood song in the comments. SPIN presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 02:11 Playing SNL UK 03:25 How Royal Blood Get Their Sound 06:15 Jimmy Page Watching Royal Blood Play 08:18 Mike’s Childhood & Learning Piano 10:54 Learning to Play Bass 11:54 Opening for Queens of the Stone Age 12:52 The First Royal Blood Rehearsal 15:19 Royal Blood Start Taking Off 17:35 What Overnight Success Felt Like 19:08 Rock ’n’ Roll’s Resurgence 21:49 Making Music Again After a Break 24:14 Recharging in Tokyo 27:06 Metallica’s Influence on the New Record 28:45 Mike’s Songwriting Process 32:31 Self-Producing the New Record 35:24 Bringing in Nick Raskulinecz 37:09 Why the Album Is Called Dead Company 38:30 “Ten Over Ten” & NYC Marathon Training 42:38 The Story Behind “Swallow the Bomb” 44:15 The Story Behind “Mother Never Told You” 46:13 Returning to Reading Festival After a Two-Year Break 48:42 The Upcoming UK Tour 51:11 Left Behind at a Gas Station on Tour 53:34 Mike Kerr on Sobriety 56:09 Mike’s Top Five Led Zeppelin Songs 1:00:17 Conversations with Jimmy Page FOLLOW Royal Blood: https://www.instagram.com/royalblooduk/ Scott Lipps: https://www.instagram.com/scottlipps/ SPIN: https://www.instagram.com/spinmag/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Momsen joins Scott Lipps for a conversation about The Pretty Reckless, Dear God, and the artists who shaped her life—from The Beatles and Soundgarden to AC/DC and The Rolling Stones. Taylor discusses manifesting opportunities with her musical heroes, Chris Cornell, Angus Young, Foo Fighters, and her connection to grunge. She also reflects on her upbringing, first hearing The Beatles, reuniting with Jim Carrey after The Grinch, and navigating Gossip Girl and tabloid fame. Plus: the origins of The Pretty Reckless, meeting Ben Phillips and Kato, “Dear God,” “When I Wake Up,” her thoughts on AI, and her Mount Rushmore of artists. Which Pretty Reckless song is your all-time favorite? Tell us in the comments. Subscribe to SPIN presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for more conversations with the artists behind the music. 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 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 03:33 Manifesting AC/DC & The Rolling Stones 08:10 Soundgarden 12:12 Foo Fighters & AC/DC 17:06 Grunge 27:33 Taylor’s upbringing 29:53 Hearing The Beatles for the first time 30:40 The Grinch & reuniting with Jim Carrey 32:38 Chris Cornell 37:19 Angus Young 39:54 Gossip Girl & tabloid fame 46:00 Naming The Pretty Reckless 47:00 Meeting Ben Phillips & Kato 52:01 Dear God 1:06:25 When I Wake Up 1:10:03 Taylor’s thoughts on AI 1:11:45 Her Mount Rushmore: The Beatles, Soundgarden, Pink Floyd & AC/DC 1:15:15 What makes a perfect record? #TaylorMomsen #ThePrettyReckless #LippsService https://www.patreon.com/lippsservice666. Please join or Patreon!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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