Depeche Mode’s Dave Gahan sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Imposter, his new album with Soulsavers that finds him covering some of his all-time favorite songs that speak to his current moment in life. The alt legend discusses recording songs by Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Mark Lanagan, PJ Harvey, and Cat Power as his own confessional. As he does with the Harvey and Power tracks, Gahan tells us about the differences for him when it comes to singing a song from a female perspective. Plus, he ...
Nov 08, 2021•24 min•Ep. 539
Natalie Imbruglia sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss Firebird , her first album of new material in over a decade. The Australian-British singer-songwriter tells us about the writer’s block that had her sidelined for the better part of the last decade, having a strong theme of independence on the record, and conjuring Bonnie Tyler and the 80s on "Maybe It’s Great." Imbruglia also tells us about working with Albert Hammond Jr. and being a self-professed “uber fan” of The Strokes, and also usi...
Nov 05, 2021•24 min•Ep. 538
Spacehog’s Royston Langdon speaks with Kyle Meredith about his new solo EP, Chains , which finds him in a moment of not being chained to his own past but still deciding who he wants to be in this new phase of his career. The English singer-songwriter talks about working with his longtime Spacehog producer Bryce Goggin, covering Iggy Pop’s Nazi Girlfriend, and the importance of context when it comes to art. Langdon also tells us that he’s making an alternate, acoustic version of Spacehog’s Reside...
Nov 03, 2021•24 min•Ep. 537
LILHUDDY sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his debut album, Teenage Heartbreak. The TikTok-turned-pop punk star born Chase Hudson discusses growing up on Blink-182 and Green Day , making a concept album about his past relationships, and using the name LILHUDDY as a way to embody a character on the LP and on stage. Hudson also tells us about getting Tyson Ritter from All-American Rejects to guest on the record, as well as a bit about what to expect from the upcoming Netflix documentary a...
Nov 01, 2021•24 min•Ep. 536
Nick Offerman catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new book, Where the Deer and the Antelope Play . Inspired by the writings of Wendell Berry and Sam Shepard, the book recounts three nature-based trips with folks including Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy, authors George Saunders and James Rebanks, and his wife, actress/comedian Megan Mullally. Offerman's book also discusses our ignorance of our place in nature, and how learning about our national parks teaches us about oppressed, indigenous, and ...
Oct 29, 2021•48 min•Ep. 535
Tori Amos catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Ocean To Ocean , an album that finds her dealing with the pandemic, politics, nature, and her own personal stories from the past year. The legendary songwriter discusses writing an album with voyages without being able to leave her home, fan expectations, and connecting back to her Little Earthquakes album as a way to heal. Amos also tells us about how the muses spoke with her in this latest set and the reckoning we all have to have when it c...
Oct 27, 2021•51 min•Ep. 534
Damon Albarn catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new solo album, The Nearer The Fountain More Pure The Stream Flow , the original concept of writing and recording it in Iceland, and the vibrations that attract his various projects around the world. The Blur / Gorillaz frontman also tells us how his childhood drawings inspired "Combustion," the ghosts that haunt "The Tower of Montevideo," and the complicated layers of "Particles." Albarn also tips us off on what Gorillaz are up to, wh...
Oct 25, 2021•56 min•Ep. 533
James Blake sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss Friends That Break Your Heart. The English singer-songwriter tells us about the process of deciding what this album should be, comparisons with and being jealous of other artists, and covering Joy Division on the preceding covers EP. Blake also talks about his knack for left turns in his songs, using less of his famous falsetto, and having SZA and JID guest on this newest set. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a...
Oct 22, 2021•28 min•Ep. 532
Johnny Marr catches up with Kyle Meredith to dig into Fever Dreams , a four part EP series leading to a full album early next year. The legendary guitarist talks about wanting to make electro bangers and being influenced by classic soul artists to sing about more personal matters, his interest in psychology and perception, and rock’s longtime use of sex as a theme. The former Smiths member also talks about the impossible task of measuring up to past classics, working with Hanz Zimmer on the new ...
Oct 20, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 531
José González catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Local Valley , his first album since 2015’s Vestiges & Claws . The Swedish singer-songwriter talks about effective altruism as a way to make the world a better place and how it fits in with the lyrics, being frustrated with “doomsday dudes,” and how a line like “we’re all in this together” is both a statement and a plea. González also discusses incorporating Western African music into his style and covering his other band Junip’s song...
Oct 18, 2021•31 min•Ep. 530
Tom Morello catches up with Kyle Meredith to dive into The Atlas Underground Fire , the continuation of his “sonic conspiracy” with artists that include Chris Stapleton, Phantogram, Damian Marley, and Mike Posner. In particular, the Rage Against the Machine guitarist talks about covering AC/DC’s "Highway To Hell" with Eddie Vedder and Bruce Springsteen. He also discusses how the record was an emotional life raft during the darker days of the pandemic, searching for the future of the electric gui...
Oct 15, 2021•39 min•Ep. 529
Jordan McGraw sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his newest singles and how the pandemic allowed him to readjust he musical styling, leaning into his coming-of-age bands like Blink-182, Green Day, Tina Turner, and Tears for Fears. The singer/songwriter also discusses touring with The Jonas Brothers and co-writing “Her” with Nick Jonas, writing a song about Matthew McConaghey, and pop punk’s resurgence. McGraw also tells us about making a music video on the set of Wheel of Fortune and why...
Oct 13, 2021•24 min•Ep. 528
P.O.D. 's Sonny Sandoval grabs some talk time with Kyle Meredith to talk about the 20th anniversary of their 2001 album Satellite . The lead singer dives into the breakthrough success of the LP, why the song "Alive" connected with fans so much, and the young people he was thinking of with "Youth of a Nation" along with the song's parallels to the school shootings that continue to happen today. Sandoval also remembers what it was like to navigate success during the era of 9/11 and also shares a f...
Oct 11, 2021•11 min•Ep. 527
Third Eye Blind ’s Stephan Jenkins catches up with Kyle Meredith to dig into the band’s new LP, Our Bande Apart , and it’s accompanying documentary, which gives a fly-on-the-wall look at the recording sessions. The frontman discusses upsetting some fans with their progressive sound, scrapping an earlier album once the pandemic hit, and finding influence from The Cure and Bon Iver. Jenkins also talks about covering "Funeral Singers" after hearing Sylvan Esso’s version, being inspired by the new L...
Oct 08, 2021•52 min•Ep. 526
KSI hops on the line with Kyle Meredith to discuss All Over The Place and its many different styles of music. The YouTuber/rapper talks about recording an indie rock song with Lil Wayne , deciding the message he wants to convey in his lyrics, and being an undefinable musician. JJ also tells us about wanting to invent a persona on a future album and the details behind an upcoming Amazon documentary about his life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https...
Oct 06, 2021•26 min•Ep. 525
Lauren Mayberry catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Screen Violence , the new CHVRCHES album that finds the synthpop band using horror movies as a parallel to what was happening in their lives over the past few years. The Scottish artist discusses the darker side of fame that comes from the internet, explains the “kill your idols” lyric on "Good Girls," and working with The Cure’s Robert Smith and director/musician John Carpenter . Mayberry also details their latest release, a cover of "...
Oct 04, 2021•43 min•Ep. 524
Queen ’s Roger Taylor sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss his new solo album, Outsider , a reflective set that considers mortality, the pandemic, and the people running the world, all told through blasts of rock & roll, cinematic soundscapes, and even a little bit of bubblegum pop. The legendary drummer traces his knack for melody back to the chart dominating years of Queen, remembers the genius of David Bowie, and tells us why he decided to re-record the 1994 song "Foreign Sand." Taylor...
Oct 01, 2021•20 min•Ep. 523
Billy Idol catches up with Kyle Meredith to detail The Roadside EP . The legendary rocker talks about the eclectic nature of the songs, writing about his 1990 motorcycle accident in the song " Bitter Taste," and reveals that he’s already well into the process of finishing the next EP. He also talks about putting the new release out on Dhani Harrison ’s record label, putting him alongside Joe Strummer, Ravi Shankar, and George Harrison as the only other names on the roster. Idol also takes us bac...
Sep 29, 2021•36 min•Ep. 522
Jana Kramer sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about her latest single, "Voices," and her new Lifetime Original Holiday Movie, The Holiday Fix Up. The singer/actress discusses her newest track's spotlight on self-esteem and mental health, and how she finds herself in a transitional state of self-improvement. Kramer also emphasizes the importance of her work/life balance while raising two children, how they’ve influenced her music, and having more control as an independent artist while she read...
Sep 27, 2021•19 min•Ep. 521
Orla Gartland sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Woman on the Internet . The Irish songwriter discusses the reckoning and sense of self that takes center stage across the LP, rarely taking her own advice, and the abundance of bad advice across the web. Gartland also dives into her appreciation of St. Vincent’s Strange Mercy album and how it influenced the set and what it was like to see this debut album land in the top ten in both the UK and Ireland. Make sure to subscribe to KMW whereve...
Sep 24, 2021•22 min•Ep. 520
G-Eazy sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about These Things Happen Too , an album that sequels his 2014 breakthrough. The rap artist talks about the 436 songs that were written for the project, E-40's influence, and his nostalgia for the past. He also tells us about befriending Cage The Elephant ’s Matthew Shultz, who guests on a track, covering David Bowie’s "Lazarus" on last year’s Everything’s Strange Here , collaborating with Demi Lovato on Breakdown and their shared experience as artists...
Sep 22, 2021•24 min•Ep. 519
Shirley Manson catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about season three of The Jump , the podcast that finds her speaking with some of her favorite artists about the songs that changed their careers. The Garbage lead singer discusses the art of songwriting and its current place in the pop landscape, the importance of being weird, and the opportunities to borrow from greatness. Manson also dives into an interview she did with Alanis Morissette and their shared experience coming up in the '90s, th...
Sep 20, 2021•39 min•Ep. 518
Debbie Gibson sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about The Body Remembers , her first album of new material in twenty years. The legendary pop star tells us of her penchant for flipping the script on her career, having spent years on in musicals and movies, and discusses the differences and similarities of pop music between the 80s and today. Gibson also dives into her friendship with New Kids On the Block’s Joey McEntire, who she’s currently performing with in a Las Vegas residency, and their...
Sep 17, 2021•29 min•Ep. 517
Glenn Hughes drops a line into Kyle Meredith With to discuss Holy Ground , his new album with The Dead Daisies . The former Deep Purple / Black Sabbath singer talks about what it's been like playing live shows post-lockdown, joining The Dead Daisies supergroup in 2019, and bringing a '70s feel to their catalog. Hughes then goes into singing about letting go of fear and the things we can’t control, overcoming addiction, and covering "30 Days in the Hole." What's more, he gives us a big tip that T...
Sep 15, 2021•33 min•Ep. 516
Taylor Momsen sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about The Pretty Reckless ’ new album, Death By Rock and Roll , an album born from loss but filled with a ferocious confidence. The former actress-turned-rock artist discusses writing from a depth of honesty and reflecting the social movements happening around us while still keeping songs fun and full of imagination. Momsen also reflects on the guests that found their way onto the record, including Tom Morello and Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil and Ma...
Sep 13, 2021•23 min•Ep. 515
Sleigh Bells sit down with Kyle Meredith to dive into the details behind their new album, Texis . Alexis Krauss and Derek Miller discuss how they found themselves leaning into their early sound and the dark lyrics that make up the collection, hitting on the opioid epidemic, loss of Lil Peep and Mac Miller, and Miller’s own self destructive behavior in the past. Krauss expands on the western motif of the music videos, the connections and continuations that we’re seeing in both " Locust Laced " an...
Sep 10, 2021•28 min•Ep. 514
jxdn catches up with Kyle Meredith about his debut full length LP, Tell Me About Tomorrow; how he found inspiration in Silverstein and Lil Uzi Vert; and writing about his own struggles and the balancing of angels and demons. The Travis Barker and Machine Gun Kelly protégé also discusses sampling blink-182, being championed by pop punk legends, and the new songs that will be included in an upcoming deluxe edition of the album. Make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With wherever you get...
Sep 08, 2021•39 min•Ep. 513
The Band CAMINO sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss their debut album and the journey from a small Memphis, Tennessee band to their breakout success. Jeffrey Jordan, Spencer Stewart, and Garrison Burgess talk about their first touring van, working in a group with three vocalists, and the magic and lost art of a blazing guitar solo. The trio also get into the themes of the record, proper use of swear words, and their tour. Like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With , and follow the Consequence ...
Sep 07, 2021•23 min•Ep. 512
A Flock of Seagulls ’ Mike Score chats with Kyle Meredith about String Theory , the new collection of orchestral versions of the iconic '80s band’s catalog. The frontman talks about giving some of the band's overlooked songs a bigger spotlight, such as the first single “Say You Love Me,” which originally arrived on their 1995 album, The Light at the End of the World . Score also shares the story behind the fan-favorite "Remember David." Elsewhere, the A Flock of Seagulls singer tells us he'd lik...
Sep 03, 2021•12 min•Ep. 511
Comedian/writer/producer Gabe Liedman sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new Netflix series, Q-Force . The showrunner explains how the new adult animation series about a group of LGBT superspies picks up from his work on PEN15 , Big Mouth , and Brooklyn Nine-Nine . He also talks about creating the concept based on an idea from Sean Hayes (who also stars as the lead character), representing so many different types of queer, and getting a strong message across while still writing comed...
Sep 01, 2021•22 min•Ep. 510
