Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Start

0:02:21 - Growing up in Geneva, NY

0:03:49 - First musical memory and Earth, Wind and Fire

0:07:19 - Hardcore scene

0:09:05 - Phones at concert

0:10:43 - Tattooing and art

0:13:54 - Gym Class Heroes formation

0:16:15 - The first rehearsals

0:18:03 - The early EPs and recordings

0:20:44 - Warped tour days

0:23:40 - Mixing genres

0:25:53 - Pete Wentz and the Fueled By Ramen era

0:31:38 - “Papercut Chronicles”

0:32:37 - Cupids Chokehold

0:38:07 - Clothes Off!

0:41:16 - Collabs

0:43:37 - Dark times

0:50:00 - T Pain and Bruno Mars

0:52:22 - Benny Blanco

0:54:27 - The new record

1:00:25 - Top 5 artists that defy genres

1:02:00 - The perfect record

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Waterparks to dive deep into the band’s history, creativity, and chaos both on and off the road. From early demos, first musical memories, and the formation of their earliest bands to writing their debut EP and inking their first record deal, the trio reflect on the moments that shaped them. They share stories from the infamous tattoo misspelling that inspired a new song title to their haunted studio experience. The conversation also explores the evolution of their album visuals, the influence of color on each era, navigating being labeled a “pop band,” and the inspiration behind Intellectual Property and their upcoming album. With candid moments, unexpected confessions, and even their picks for the top five Waterparks songs of all time. This episode is not one to miss on Lipps Service!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Catching Up

0:01:05 - Demos on tour

0:02:50 - Least favorite songs to play on Tour

0:04:15 - Tattoo misspelling to new song title

0:10:03 - Houston

0:11:09 - Warped Tour

0:11:49 - First musical memories

0:09:00 - Otto finding out about online rumors

0:14:15 - First bands

0:18:35 - Writing the first EP

0:21:10 - Meeting Geoff

0:26:11 - Being considered a “pop band”

0:29:10 - Opening for Aaron Carter

0:31:00 - Meeting the Madens

0:32:30 - The first record deal

0:39:20 - The Minion origin story

0:43:14 - First tour

0:46:38 - The haunted studio recording

0:50:04 - Color influence on album eras

0:51:15 - Creating album visuals

0:52:23 - “Intellectual Property”

0:54:58 - IF LYRICS WERE CONFIDENTIAL

0:57:55 - The new album

1:00:54 - Geoff’s curse

1:06:23 - Top 5 Waterparks songs of all time

1:10:35 - Best debut album of all time

For more incredible rock 'n' roll interviews, hit the subscribe button! Also check out Lipps Service with Scott Lipps podcasts on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast player. #train #producing #podcast #music #top5 #interview #rocknroll CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @scottlipps Podcast Manager @picklesmother_ Edited by @toastycakes Music by @robbyhoff Intern @kaylah._b Recorded by Fringe Podcasts NYC at Silver Lining Lounge 00:00 - Start 01:30 - 25 years of drops of Jupiter 02:37 - Growing up 05:00 - Finding his voice 08:05 - Zeppelin 09:11 - The move to San Fran 10:25 - Forming train 15:03 - The first big break 17:25 - “Drops of Jupiter” 22:00 - On the lyrical shift 23:53 - Jonathan Daniel 0:25:00 - “Hey Soul Sister” 28:38 - Butch Walker 33:10 - The new record 36:00 - Billy Joel 37:00 - The new tour 38:00 - Comedy and golf 40:41 - Uniting fans with music 42:00 - The perfect album 43:00 - Supergroup 44:09 - Top 5 Train songs 45:11 - Top 5 Zeppelin songs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Remember painful online rehearsal? Lutefish fixed it. Backed by Wenger and built for serious musicians, the Lutefish Stream delivers real-time online collaboration with crystal-clear 48K audio and low latency. Just plug into your router and play like you're in the same room. The Lutefish Stream https://lutefish.com/products/lutefish cuts down audio delay for remote music sessions by directly connecting audio sources, networks, and outputs, making sound travel incredibly fast, up to 30ms or less—like you're just 30 feet apart on a big stage or rehearsing in your garage! No more sitting in traffic on your way to practice. Rehearse more, meet new musicians in our free online community and create music together... all remotely. Real feel. Real time. Real music. 🎯 Get the Lutefish Stream and rehearse online in real time. 👉 lutefish.com http://lutefish.com/ Instagram - @lute.fish Facebook - @Lutefish.find.your.flow https://www.facebook.com/Lutefish.find.your.flow YouTube - @Lutefish https://www.youtube.com/@Lutefish