Show Notes
Welcome back to SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service, hosted by Scott Lipps…
In this episode, Scott sits down with The Lemon Twigs — brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario — for a deep dive into their journey from Long Island to becoming one of the most unique bands in modern rock.
They talk about growing up on The Beatles and The Beach Boys, singing harmonies with their parents, getting into Broadway at a young age, and forming the band that would become The Lemon Twigs.
The conversation covers their early recordings with Jonathan Rado of Foxygen, their breakout album Do Hollywood, and surreal moments like getting recognition from Elton John and collaborating with Todd Rundgren.
They also get into:
* Analog vs digital recording * Whether they were “born in the wrong era” * The reality of being an indie band today * Dream collaborators like Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan * Their latest record and upcoming tour
Plus — a classic Beatles debate: John vs Paul… who’s better?
If you like the show, make sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment — and come see us live at Silver Lining Lounge in NYC.
00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:47 – Growing Up on Long Island 00:03:01 – Their Dad’s Beatles & British Invasion Influence 00:04:31 – Were They Born in the Wrong Era? 00:07:04 – Getting into Broadway & Acting Young 00:08:27 – Watching The Beatles & Beach Boys on TV 00:09:50 – Singing 4-Part Harmonies with Family 00:11:32 – Brotherly Dynamic 00:15:34 – Forming The Lemon Twigs 00:15:45 – Connecting with Jonathan Rado (Foxygen) 00:18:59 – Early Releases 00:19:33 – Analog vs Digital Recording 00:22:11 – Validation from Jonathan Rado 00:23:39 – First Trip to Los Angeles to Record 00:24:21 – Making Do Hollywood 00:25:16 – First Big NYC Show at Webster Hall 00:27:40 – Getting the Call from Elton John 00:29:24 – Working with Todd Rundgren 00:34:08 – Dream Collaborators (McCartney, Dylan) 00:35:02 – Working with Thundercat 00:37:14 – The New Record 00:42:13 – Writing “2 or 3” in Buenos Aires 00:45:08 – The New Tour 00:45:42 – Being an Indie Band Today (Financial Reality) 00:48:36 – What Success Means Now 00:52:30 – Artists That Deserve More Love (Graham Parsons, etc.) 00:55:58 – Recording with Sean Lennon 00:56:55 – Top 5 Songs They Wish They Wrote 00:59:22 – NYC vs LA 01:04:25 – Best Beatles Song + John vs Paul Debate
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