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
CREDITS (Instagram handles)
Host @ScottLipps
Edited by @toastycakes
Music by @Robby_hoff

[@cnnrlntn]

Mike and Ben try their best to derail an interview for 41 minutes. I love these two.

[@jstevens99]

They’re just the gift that keeps on giving 😂 Mike continuing to play ‘Kids’ got me😂

[@whatadollslife]

nobody sounds like you dudes .....love ya............Royal Blood wedding ......................wouldn't that be f"in amazing

[@bactablack1384]

Wow. Opening up with an immediate diss on LA. Lol it’s not that bad over here

[@LaszloLangMusic]

these dudes fucking rip

[@cfcdaviddcfc]

GTA 5 vibes from mike playing "kids" haha