Paul Banks of Interpol

Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

On this episode, Scott is joined by Interpol frontman Paul Banks! They get into Paul’s current life in Berlin, the rock music scene in New York, the early days of Interpol, and the band’s journey to success. They also discuss the stories behind songs like “Slow Hands,” and the creation of Interpol’s latest record, The Other Side of Make-Believe. Throughout the conversation, Paul shares plenty of insight into his creative process, discussing how he channels his influences, and how Interpol’s fame came about organically. He also reflects on Interpol’s discography, and shares some of the band’s future plans. And, of course, the episode closes with some of Paul’s Top 5s, including his top 5 favorite films and top 5 N.Y.C. rock bands. Tune in for an insightful and fun discussion with Paul!