Royal Blood on meeting Jimmy Page, the new album, and the best NYC pizza!

Scott sits with Ben Thatcher and Mike Kerr of UK power duo Royal Blood, who's newest album, 'Back to the Water Below,' hit the #1 spot on the UK chart for the fourth time in their career. They get into their experiences exploring and eating in NYC, their humble beginnings in Brighton, and the band's early days that lead up to the recording of their debut album, which is 10 years old this year. Along the way they talk about meeting Jimmy Page, working with Josh Homme, and the journey leading up to the new album, including the process of writing and self-producing it in their own studio. They get into the meaning behind some of their highlight tracks and end with naming their top 5 best musical duos, top 5 Royal Blood songs, and top 5 riffs of all time. Tune in for a fun time and some laughs with UK powerhouse, Royal Blood.

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2:17 – New York

3:20 – How they met; growing up in the UK

4:30 – Traveling to Australia; Started recording songs together

5:15 – Musical influences growing up

6:00 – Brighton music scene

6:55 – Early beginnings of band

7:48 – Band without guitar

8:11 – Starting the band

9:11 – Warner signing

11:11 – New record 'Back to the Water Below'

12:18 – Record is self-produced

13:10 – 10-year anniversary of debut this year

13:58 – Producing own band

16:13 – Working with Josh Homme

18:29 – “Tell Me When It’s Too Late”

19:30 – Click track

20:43 – “Pull Me Through”

23:00 – Changing music style

23:40 – Writing songs on tour and during soundcheck

25:34 – Songwriting process for new album

26:42 – Relationship with Jimmy Page

29:06 – AI

30:06 – Current tour

30:50 – Lots of pizza and bagels in NY

32:25 – Top 5 best musical duo bands

37:37 – Top 5 best riffs in rock ‘n’ roll

40:47 – Top 5 best Royal Blood songs

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Host @ScottLipps
Edited by @toastycakes
Music by @Robby_hoff