On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with one of the biggest duos in indie-pop music today, who made waves with their debut album, Pratts & Pain, and two viral covers, “Linger” and “Murder On The Dancefloor” … Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic of Royel Otis! They get into their early days, including how they met, writing and playing in pubs and chicken shops, and other Australian bands. They also get into their most popular tracks, including “Oysters In My Pocket,” the two viral covers, and one of their newest singles, “Moody.” They discuss their sound evolution, vulnerable lyricism, branding strategy, and the rise of guerrilla music marketing. To close, they share the best cities to play and craziest fan moment, and they list their Top 5 duos, cover songs, and Aussie terms. Tune into a funny and insightful chat with indie-pop’s favorite duo – Royel Otis!

CREDITS (Instagram handles)

Host @scottlipps

Produced by @whitakermarisa

Edited by @toastycakes

Music by @robby_hoff

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NYC

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00:00 - Start

01:18 - Guerrilla music marketing

02:15 - Writing in a pub

02:45 - Australian bands

03:00 - LA

04:39 - Lil Nas X party

06:00 - Growing up

09:00 - How they met

10:22 - Musical influences

11:00 - The decision to take this live or just make it a recording project

11:45 - The success of “Oysters In My Pocket”

13:00 - Leaving for Italy

13:50 - First concerts

16:15 - The story behind “Oysters In My Pocket”

17:36 - Process then and now

19:23 - “Murder On The Dancefloor”

19:30 - Cover songs

23:00 - Courtney Love

26:00 - Pratts & Pain

30:22 - Analyzing lyrics

32:00 - “Moody”

33:00 - Sound evolution

34:00 - Vulnerable lyrics

35:30 - Branding

37:00 - Getting nervous before gigs

37:42 - Playing chicken shops

40:00 - Best cities to play

41:27 - Craziest fan moment

43:15 - Top 5 duos

45:44 - Top 5 cover songs

47:52 - Top 5 Aussie terms

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with singer-songwriter, painter, actor, and the frontman of All-American Rejects, Tyson Ritter! In front of a live studio audience, Tyson gets into how the band came up with its name and shares some of the early contenders. Tyson also talks about the Oklahoma music scene he grew up around, his first music inspirations, and his music career. He also discusses his art, what painting means to him, and his NYC art gallery debut. The two musicians exchange feelings about touring, and Tyson talks about the band’s current tour and upcoming tour with the Jonas Brothers. To close, Tyson lists his top 5 one-hit wonders, tells a great story about his friend David Bryan of Bon Jovi, and shares what Van Halen’s sophomore album means to him. Tune into a fun and exciting chat with everyone’s favorite house-party rockin’ frontman – Tyson Ritter!

CREDITS (Instagram handles)

Host @scottlipps

Produced by @whitakermarisa

Edited by @toastycakes

Music by @robby_hoff

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NYC

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00:00 - Start

01:15 - Band name

03:20 - Oklahoma music scene

04:29 - Early music inspirations

06:45 - His parents, his career, deciding to stay in school or play music

07:42 - How the band got a record deal

10:24 - Band’s early days

11:52 - NYC and what it means to him

12:40 - His art and how it helps him

15:49 - Commerce versus art

17:27 - Touring

19:09 - Band’s hiatus

22:33 - Band dynamic

24:17 - Jonas Brothers tour

26:08 - Top 5 one-hit wonders

27:32 - David Bryan of Bon Jovi story

30:12 - What does this record mean to you? (Van Halen)

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with one of today’s hottest rappers, producers, and singer-songwriters, Rico Nasty, who most recently released her third album, LETHAL, on May 16 via Fueled By Ramen. Rico starts by discussing her upbringing, including her early music influences such as Britney Spears and Joan Jett, and how she was expelled from school. She also tells the story behind her namesake, reflects on her first performances at Sweet 16s, and explains how her parents have supported her career. She talks about her collaborations with other big artists, including Paramore, Doechii, Doja Cat, and Megan Thee Stallion. She explores her new album, from its creation and message to the meaning behind the album cover, and shares the stories behind some of its hit tracks. To close, Rico lists her top 5 food spots in NYC and artists who inspire her. Tune into a funny and great chat with the baddest to ever do it – Rico Nasty!

CREDITS (Instagram handles)

Host @scottlipps

Edited by @toastycakes

Music by @robby_hoff

Produced by @whitakermarisa

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NYC

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Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products.

0:00:00 - Start

0:02:00 - NYC

0:03:33 - Her parents

0:04:30 - Free styling

0:06:29 - Upbringing

0:08:00 - Getting expelled from school

0:10:40 - Rico Nasty namesake

0:12:19 - Britney Spears and other influences

0:13:40 - Her dad

0:15:30 - Joan Jett, Shrek, and The Runaways

0:23:00 - Performing at sweet 16s

0:23:20 - Second guessing and meeting Kenny beats

0:27:47 - Primal Scream therapy

0:39:07 - Top pizza spots

0:31:00 - “Smack A Bitch”

0:35:00 - Early influences like Avril Lavigne, Paramore, Doechii, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, and working with them

0:38:40 - Dream collaboration with Rihanna

0:39:42 - Boys Noize

0:41:22 - Being pigeon-holed

0:43:09 - The process

0:47:12 - Playing new music for people

0:48:00 - Album cover

0:51:44 - Biggest fears

0:52:46 - “Teethsucker”

0:54:00 - Her finsta

0:57:47 - “On The Low”

0:59:45 - Acting in “Margo’s Got Money Troubles”

0:65:22 - Top 5 food spots in NYC

0:72:30 - Top 5 artists who inspire her