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Cole Haden of Model/Actriz and The Molotovs
This is a two-part episode: the first interview with Cole Haden of Model/Actriz and the second interview with The Molotovs!
Cole Haden of Model/Actriz
On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott Lipps sits down with Cole Haden, the magnetic lead singer of blistering noise rock band Model/Actriz. The conversation spans the band’s meteoric rise, from sold-out shows in Brooklyn to high-profile festival appearances, such as Coachella. Cole opens up about the band's beginnings in Boston, the members’ time at Berklee College of Music, and the evolution of the band’s distinctive sound: raw, theatrical, and defiantly unorthodox. They dive into the origins of the band’s name, their unique approach to performance, and what it means to create music without traditional melody or chords. With a candid discussion about identity and vulnerability in lyricism, Cole offers an unfiltered look into both the personal and artistic layers of Model/Actriz. The episode also touches on dream collaborations, chaotic live moments, working with Miley Cyrus, and shoutouts to iconic influences like Gwen Stefani, Grace Jones, and Last Gaga. The interview concludes with Cole listing his top 5 frontmen/women and his favorite NYC-bred artists. Tune into an insightful chat with Cole Haden of Model/Actriz!
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CREDITS (Instagram handles)
Host @scottlipps
Produced by @whitakermarisa
Edited by @toastycakes
Music by @robbyhoff
Recorded at Fringe Podcasts NYC
0:00:00 - Start
0:00:12 - Sold out Brooklyn shows
0:00:33 - Coachella
0:01:49 - Formation in Boston
0:02:17 - Band name origins
0:03:40 - Berklee School of Music
0:04:28 - Childhood friends
0:04:55 - Berklee/Boston scene
0:05:35 - Aerosmith
0:05:59 - Creating a band with “no melody and no chords”
0:06:30 - A flair for the theatrics
0:07:33 - Musical influences
0:08:28 - Peter Pan
0:09:08 - Christopher Guest
0:09:30 - Spinal Tap
0:09:50 - Band chemistry
0:10:52 - Death Grips
0:11:31 - Being considered “A New York band”
0:12:30 - 10 years of Model / Actriz
0:13:20 - Costume changes
0:13:30 - Playing festivals vs shows
0:14:41 - Versatility of band name
0:16:30 - Defining the sound of Model/Actriz
0:16:48 - Lady Gaga
0:18:00 - Stage theatrics
0:18:46 - Letters on Lady Gaga’s concert
0:20:17 - Growing up in a conservative area
0:20:44 - Family support
0:21:00 - Chrismukkah
0:23:16 - Karaoke
0:24:08 - New album, Pirouette
0:24:21 - Meaning behind “Cinderella”
0:24:40 - Accepting identity and femininity
0:26:46 - Vulnerability through lyricism
0:28:08 - Making a noise rock album
0:29:08 - Meaning of “Pirouette”
0:29:50 - What to expect at a Model/Actriz show
0:31:21 - On working with Miley Cyrus
0:33:34 - Dream collaborations
0:35:03 - Upcoming tours
0:35:57 - Craziest live show moment
0:39:34 - Top 5 frontmen/women
0:39:53 - Gwen Stefani
0:42:49 - Fred Schnieder
0:43:45 - Grace Jones
0:44:23 - Top 5 New York artists
0:45:13 - Scissor Sisters
0:49:00 - Frost Children
0:50:35 - Talking Heads
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The Molotovs
On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott welcomes the explosive sibling punk trio The Molotovs for a raw and raucous conversation about their rise in the modern rock scene. The band shares what it’s like playing shows across the US, how being siblings affects their dynamic, and the early influences that shaped t
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