Wallows on Warped Tour, shrooms, and new album 'Model'!

In this episode, Scott sits down with the three members of Wallows — Braeden Lemasters, Dylan Minnette, and Cole Preston — to explore their rise from a budding LA band to indie rock sensations. They dive into Wallows' journey, from their early days of making music together to signing with Atlantic Records. Along the way, the band shares stories about their formative experiences in the LA music scene, and the influences that shaped their sound and career. The conversation also touches on their latest album, Model. The band reveals details about the creative process behind the record, the themes explored, and their favorite songs. Wallows also shares their top 5 favorite restaurants in LA, and their top 5 indie rock bands. Tune in for an engaging and insightful conversation with Wallows, covering their artistic journey, their connection to the LA music scene, and their perspectives on the modern music industry. This episode is sponsored by Magic Mind! They have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code LIPPS at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/lipps For more incredible rock 'n' roll interviews, hit the subscribe button and also check out Lipps Service with Scott Lipps podcasts on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast player. CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @ScottLipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @Robby_hoff Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY 00:00 - Intro 00:17 - start/band friendship 01:17 - beginnings of the band 03:32 - early influences 04:34 - earliest songs 06:35 - early shows 09:00 - getting signed to Atlantic 11:43 - L.A. music scene 13:22 - playing Warped Tour 15:30 - gaining a fanbase through TikTok 18:43 - surprising viral songs 19:53 - working with Roger Manning 21:50 - second album 24:12 - Model 26:50 - recording process for Model 28:40 - favorite songs from Model 30:00 - playing Madison Square Garden 32:03 - “Bad Dream” 35:15 - band dynamic 36:38 - balancing acting with music 38:35 - taking shrooms and seeing Madonna 41:30 - favorite contemporary artists 43:33 - top 5 L.A. restaurants 48:40 - top 5 indie rock records 53:30 - current tour