Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Toni Cornell and Audrey McGraw for a candid and soulful conversation that traces a friendship born in a jewelry shop in Greece and forged through a lifetime on the road. From growing up backstage to finding their own creative voices, the two dive into what it’s like navigating the legacy of their iconic fathers while carving out distinct paths in music and film.

Audrey opens up about her recent pivot from acting, including her role on the hit show Landman, to fully committing to her musical journey just three years ago. Meanwhile, Toni reflects on her life as a theater kid and the profound experience of performing with her father, Chris Cornell, who encouraged her to embrace the same genre bending spirit that defined his career.

The duo shares behind the scenes stories from Toni’s harrowing battle with tonsillitis before a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame performance to a transformative backstage encounter with RAYE that changed her perspective on stage fright forever. Audrey recounts meeting with Lukas Nelson that led to their writing session for "Beautiful When I Cry," and both girls reflect on the "musical moments" that sparked their passion from Lady Gaga to Aerosmith.

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On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Toni Cornell and Audrey McGraw for a candid and soulful conversation that traces a friendship born in a jewelry shop in Greece and forged through a lifetime on the road. From growing up backstage to finding their own creative voices, the two dive into what it’s like navigating the legacy of their iconic fathers while carving out distinct paths in music and film.

Audrey opens up about her recent pivot from acting, including her role on the hit show Landman, to fully committing to her musical journey just three years ago. Meanwhile, Toni reflects on her life as a theater kid and the profound experience of performing with her father, Chris Cornell, who encouraged her to embrace the same genre bending spirit that defined his career.

The duo shares behind the scenes stories from Toni’s harrowing battle with tonsillitis before a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame performance to a transformative backstage encounter with RAYE that changed her perspective on stage fright forever. Audrey recounts meeting with Lukas Nelson that led to their writing session for "Beautiful When I Cry," and both girls reflect on the "musical moments" that sparked their passion from Lady Gaga to Aerosmith.

Episode Description Continued: ExpressVPN is like tinted windows for your internet connection. You can see out, but they can’t see in. Wouldn’t you want the same privacy online?

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00:00 - START

01:06 - Growing up in music

02:58 - Toni on performing her original music

05:33 - Musical Theater

05:59 - Pursuing music

06:40 - Acting

09:14 - Toni on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

14:00 - Audrey on writing with Lucas Nelson

17:50 - Toni on Aerosmith

18:18 - Deciding to become musicians full time

19:35 - Honoring family legacy

23:50 - Audrey on finishing her album

25:26 - Favorite new artists

26:05 - Olivia Dean

29:36 - Top 5 90’s artist of all time

34:10 - Top 5 cover songs
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New artist spotlight! Izzy Escobar! The next big thing!Izzy Escobar joins Lipps Service for the first-ever episode of the New Artist Spotlight series.Hosted by Scott Lipps, this in-depth conversation explores the rise of one of pop music’s most compelling new voices — before the mainstream moment hits.Izzy Escobar is a classically and jazz-trained singer-songwriter whose breakout single “Vendetta” has surpassed 2 million streams, signaling a major breakthrough. Originally from Longmeadow, Massachusetts, Izzy spent six years in Los Angeles before returning to New York to create music that felt fully authentic. Her debut EP Sunny in London captures that journey through cinematic pop, emotional storytelling, and meticulous songwriting.
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Lipps Service launches a new series spotlighting the next generation of artists breaking through — and the first guest sets the tone.On this episode, Scott Lipps sits down with Izzy Escobar, a rising singer-songwriter whose music blends cinematic pop, jazz-trained precision, and raw emotional storytelling. Originally from Longmeadow, Massachusetts, Izzy spent six years in Los Angeles before returning to New York to fully commit to her sound and vision.The conversation traces her early musical training, the impact of leaving and returning home, and the journey behind her breakout single “Vendetta,” which has surpassed 2 million streams. Izzy also breaks down the making of her debut EP Sunny in London, a deeply personal project that maps her growth as both an artist and a person.This episode marks the first installment of Lipps Service’s New Artist Spotlight — focused on artists on the edge of something big, before the moment fully arrives.Follow, subscribe, and stay locked in as Lipps Service continues to spotlight what’s next.00:01:14 on her current rise to fame 00:01:56 on growing up 00:03:18 first musical memory00:09:17 on the discipline violin taught her 00:10:11 on still teaching on her current rise to fame 00:12:08. On moving to LA00:13:58 on moving to LA without a plan for music to 00:19:29 on coachella 00:23:34 on hitting rock bottom00:27:36 Izzy Escobar on vendetta and calling her Dad about getting spammed! 00:31:18 on being a independent artist00:34:10 on London 00:36:15 on how DM’ing musicians in London lead to her BBC performance00:39:25 on Vendetta 00:42:00 on three more glasses 00:43:56 on Jackie O00:47:17 on festivals 00:47:36 on AI and the music industry00:53:45 top 5 films 00:57:00 top 5 new singers 00:59:08. Top venues in nyc
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Timestamps:
0:00:46 - Wired for chaos
00:01:45 - Allen Ginsberg
00:04:00 - The documentary
00:07:14 - Anthony Bourdain
00:11:06 - Growing up in New York
00:17:18 - Warhol!
00:18:19 - Introduction to punk rock
00:22:37- First musical memory, The Clash
00:24:00 - On being a drummer first
00:24:31 - The Lower East Side in the 70s
00:36:00 - The stimulators
00:37:15 - Early recordings
00:39:25 - Having a hit out for Harley
00:44:12 - The formation of the Cro Mags
00:47:30 - The downfalls of the band
00:48:00 - Possible reunion?
00:49:51 - The night at Webster hall
1:00:21 - New cro mags music
1:01:52 - Top 5 bass players
1:06:22 - Top 5 metal records
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