Big Time Rush joins Kyle Meredith to talk about their latest singles and upcoming "Forever Tour." ( Get tickets here !) Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Carlos PenaVega, and Logan Henderson discuss finding their direction and voice after recently reuniting, the chance to reinvent their older songs, and the impact of their original Nickelodeon show now having a revival on Netflix. Listen to Big Time Rush talk about their tour, influences, and more above or watch the discussion via Consequence . Aft...
Jun 24, 2022•20 min•Ep. 624
Chelsea Cutler dropped by the WFPK studios to talk with Kyle Meredith before her set at Forecastle Festival. She chatted about the deluxe edition of When I Close My Eyes and plans for her next album, as taking on the themes of nostalgia, the passage of time, social media, and mental health. Elsewhere, she talks about her long standing musical partnership with Quinn XCII; listening to Springsteen, Coldplay, Dylan, John Mayer, and Bon Iver while growing up; and how big of an influence Taylor Swift...
Jun 22, 2022•20 min•Ep. 623
Three Days Grace bassist Brad Walst joins Kyle Meredith to dig into the Canadian band’s seventh studio album, Explosions , which found them writing separately for the first time during lockdown. Walst also discusses the anger heard within the songs and finding ways to continue to tap into that emotion, the big searching questions that populate the lyrics, and the background on “I Am the Weapon." He then goes on to share the story of making the video for “Lifetime,” which shines a light on Mayfie...
Jun 21, 2022•20 min•Ep. 622
New Kids on the Block ’s Joey McIntyre joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the group’s latest "MixTape Tour," which also features Rick Astley, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue. (Tickets are available here !) The pop star talks about leaning into their nostalgia for the show, having his son on stage with him, and the group’s 2000’s comeback. He also dives into the video for "Bring Back the Time," which found the Boston group doing parodies of other famous '80s videos alongside the other "MixTape Tour" gro...
Jun 17, 2022•27 min•Ep. 621
Lyle Lovett sits down with Kyle Meredit h to go deep into his new album, 12th of June , and his career as a multi-genre artist. The Texas-born musician talks about covering Nat King Cole, being in a transitional point in his career, and how becoming a father for the first time as he hit 60 impacted his new record. He also touches on his summer tour with friend Chris Isaak and their past hijinks, acting with Donny Wahlberg on Blue Bloods , and the time he met Tom Waits during the "Dead Man Walkin...
Jun 15, 2022•54 min•Ep. 618
Jamie Campbell Bower digs into his starring role in the latest season of Stranger Things and his new music on the latest episode of joins Kyle Meredith With… The actor/musician tells us how the breakup of his band Counterfeit led to a solo journey that finds him building a musical world around Dante’s Inferno , covering the classic “Run On (God’s Gonna Cut You Down),” and taking influence from The Cure’s Pornography . Bower also talks in depth about his portrayal of Vecna in Season 4 of Stranger...
Jun 13, 2022•23 min•Ep. 617
Phoebe Bridgers catches back up with Kyle Meredith to update us on her recent happenings. She discusses her single "Sidelines" -- one Consequence 's favorite songs of the year so far -- and its involvement with Conversations with Friends , and what she’s up to with her Saddest Factory record label (MUNA, Charlie Hickey). Bridgers also talks about teaming with Jack Antonoff to cover The Carpenters' "Goodbye to Love" for the Minions: The Rise of Gru soundtrack , and her upcoming opening slot for T...
Jun 10, 2022•48 min•Ep. 616
Jewel drops into the Kyle Meredith With… podcast to take us inside Freewheelin’ Woman, which she calls “the most intense creative process I’ve ever been through.” The eclectic artist talks about writing with “You Were Meant for Me” co-songwriter Steve Poltz again, her changing sounds, and having Darius Rucker and Train’s Pat Monahan on the album. Jewel also touches on being inspired by Tori Amos, a folk album made during the pandemic that could be released next, covering Maggie Rogers’ “Alaska,”...
Jun 08, 2022•25 min•Ep. 615
Finneas joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his latest single, “Naked,” and more upcoming music. The prolific songwriter discusses what his song “The Kids Are Dying” still says in moments of national crisis and using songwriting as a history lesson. We also get to hear about his plans to possibly put out another album this year, scoring B.J. Novak’s Vengeance , getting back to work with Billie Eilish on her next record, working with Ashe , and releasing another single in July. Listen to Finneas' c...
Jun 06, 2022•21 min•Ep. 614
Howard Jones calls up Kyle Meredith to talk about Dialogue , the third album in his planned quadrilogy. The synth legend discusses the importance that the album title carries in our current environment and the polarization of our society, wanting to write the most optimistic and hopeful song he’s ever written, and his naturally hopeful view of the future. He also reflects on the 30th anniversary of In the Running , which saw him enter the '90s while moving away from his trademark electronic soun...
Jun 03, 2022•44 min•Ep. 613
The Wild Things sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Afterglow , the band’s sophomore album that was co-produced by Pete Townshend . The duo of Sydney Rae White and Rob Kendrick tell us about how the record slowly morphed into a type of concept album, how they landed The Who guitarist as their guide, and what it was like to have their first post-lockdown show as openers for The Who at Royal Albert Hall. The husband-and-wife team also gives us the backstory on first single "Only Attraction,"...
Jun 01, 2022•28 min•Ep. 613
5 Seconds of Summer drop into Kyle Meredith With… to talk about their latest singles and upcoming album, 5SOS5 . Luke Hemmings, Calum Hood, and Michael Clifford tell us about being a newly independent band, how the single "Complete Mess" directed the sound for the rest of the album, and having major chords on display. Luke then goes on to discuss how his and Aston’s solo records had an effect on the new disc, while Calum and Michael contemplate when they might release ones of their own. The grou...
May 30, 2022•25 min
Mark Indelicato, who plays Damien in the HBO Max series Hacks , joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the second season of the hit show. The actor discusses literally taking the show on the road as the gang travels across America, his character’s admiration for Jean Smart’s Deborah, and perfecting background comedy. Indelicato also talks about the socio-cultural conversations that come up throughout the episodes and the show’s queer representation, as well as working with Laurie Metcalf. Listen to M...
May 27, 2022•28 min•Ep. 613
Mandy Moore calls in to talk with Kyle Meredith about her new album, In Real Life , the quick followup to her 2020 comeback LP that finds her once again teaming up with husband Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes to document the big change in their lives of becoming parents. The actress/musician discusses how motherhood is represented in the songs, the various sounds and genres that populate the record, and sharing a duet with Goldsmith. She also gives us a look into her first tour in 15 years and how she...
May 25, 2022•29 min•Ep. 611
Sheryl Crow catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Sheryl , the new Showtime documentary based on her life and career. The multi-platinum songwriter tells us why it was finally time to tell her story, the shelved album that came before her debut that sounded too much like Sting, and wanting to re-produce 1996’s Love Is a Good Thing . Crow also talks about her later career that wasn’t represented in the film, the new songs on the soundtrack which includes The Rolling Stones, and her plans to...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 610
Jack Johnson catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Meet the Moonlight , an album that finds Jack reflecting the darkness of the past few years through the optimistic filter that he’s known for. The singer-songwriter discusses working with Blake Mills, writing as a reaction, digging into Greg Brown and JJ Cale’s catalog, and singing the bass line from Zepplin’s "Dazed and Confused" through a beer bottle. Johnson also tells us about his new Learning Farm that focuses on environmental educati...
May 20, 2022•56 min•Ep. 609
Scott Ian and Pearl Aday drop into Kyle Meredith With… to talk about the latest album from Motor Sister , Get Off . The pair talk about how they decided to take the band much further than just a tribute act to Mother Superior, playing in a different style compared to Anthrax , recording an homage to KISS with the song “Time’s Up,” while and the mystery artists set in Aday's sights in the song “Come for You.” The interview also has a cameo from the husband-and-wife duo’s son, Revel, who talks abo...
May 18, 2022•23 min•Ep. 608
Chris Parnell joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Senior Year , the new Netflix movie that stars Rebel Wilson as a high school cheerleader who wakes up from a 20 year coma to go back to school with her 2002 mindset still intact. Parnell also talks about his his infamous portrayal of Dr. Spaceman on 30 Rock , as well as the famous Natalie Portman SNL digital short, what we can expect from the upcoming 13th season of Archer , and his cameo in Disney’s Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers . Listen to Chris P...
May 16, 2022•31 min•Ep. 607
Ray LaMontagne catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Monovision , his 2020 LP that is finally getting its supporting tour. (Get tickets to that "The Monovision Tour" here !) The singer-songwriter talks about re-recording “I Was Made to Love You” with Sierra Ferrell, being a creature of habit, and his work-life balance. LaMontagne also gives us a story about being complimented on his harmonica playing by Willie Nelson's harmonica player, Mickey Raphael. Listen to Ray LaMontagne discuss Mono...
May 13, 2022•26 min•Ep. 606
Soccer Mommy ’s Sophie Allison catches up with Kyle Meredith for an interview about her newly announced record, Sometimes, Forever . The indie singer-songwriter touches on how her sound has one foot in the past and one in the present, referencing The Smiths in the way she wanted to record the record, and choosing to write more biographical than character-based songs. Allison also tells us about incorporating her love of horror into the music - particularly on “Following Eyes," which is meant to ...
May 11, 2022•42 min•Ep. 605
Toro y Moi sits down for a chat with Kyle Meredith about Mahal , an album that touches on his Filipino heritage while also commenting on the world at large. The artist also known as Chaz Bundick talks about the repurposed WWII-era Jeep that he bought and how it ties into the record, landing on a '70s psychedelic soul and funk sound for the LP, and how he sees this as a sister album to 2015’s What For? . He also tells us why he wrote a thank you to the postal service, comments on the digital era ...
May 09, 2022•50 min•Ep. 604
Suki Waterhouse joins Kyle Meredith to discuss her debut album, I Can’t Let Go . The actress/musician tells us about looking to Lucinda Williams and Sharon Van Etten for inspiration, distancing herself from the original emotions that the songs were written about, the self-sabotaging moments in "Devil I Know," and the voyeuristic nature of the Internet. Waterhouse also digs into her upcoming role in the TV adaptation of Daisy Jones & The Six , digging into Fleetwood Mac and '70s rock for the ...
May 06, 2022•32 min•Ep. 603
Simple Plan ’s Pierre Bouvier joins Kyle Meredith to discuss Harder Than It Looks , the sixth album from the Canadian band. The pop punk legend discusses going back to their roots,how this new record arrives on the 20th anniversary of their debut, their current tour with Sum 41 , and making a cameo in 2004’s Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen movie New York Minute . Bouvier also gives his thoughts on the new class of pop punk, especially Machine Gun Kelly, Olivia Rodrigo, and Willow. Listen to Pierre Bo...
May 04, 2022•41 min•Ep. 602
Graham Nash catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Graham Nash: Live , a new release that spotlights a complete run through his first two solo albums, Songs for Beginners and Wild Tales . The legendary songwriter talks about the relevancy of songs “Military Madness,” “Oh Camil,” and “Prison Song,” and forever being tied to his late '60s relationship with Joni Mitchell. He also teases a soon-to-be-released solo record. Nash goes on to also discuss about the photographs of his Crosby, Stills,...
May 02, 2022•44 min•Ep. 601
Ashe drops by Kyle Meredith With… to talk about “Another Man’s Jeans” and how it kicks off an era of new music. The singer-songwriter talks about leaning into the '70s folk-pop rock sound on this single, going for a Tarantino vibe with the new music videos, and how all of this new music finds her owning her confidence. Ashe also tells us a bit about her next single, how last year’s Ashlyn album was a snapshot of post-divorce and losing her brother, and taking control of her career’s direction. L...
Apr 29, 2022•23 min
Screenwriter Michael Hirst and producer Donald De Line drop by Kyle Meredith With… to talk about Billy the Kid , a new series on EPIX based on the famous American outlaw. Hirst, who also wrote Vikings and The Tudors , talks about his love of historical fiction and why westerns endure, as well as putting a spotlight on depression in a time when that wasn’t thought of as a diagnosis. We also hear about going deeper into the character of Billy, and De Line and Hirst outline their hopes for the next...
Apr 27, 2022•22 min•Ep. 599
Mod Sun sits down with Kyle Meredith about his latest single, "Rich Kids Ruin Everything," a song about championing originality and the copycats on TikTok, and the upcoming album that it’s setting up. The pop punk star discusses what it means to have the genre back at a peak, his decision to put a heavy concentration on music videos, and the upcoming movie he’s done with Machine Gun Kelly called Good Mourning . Mod Sun goes on to talk about being a big fan of Wes Anderson and Bob Dylan, releasin...
Apr 25, 2022•31 min•Ep. 598
Metallica ’s Kirk Hammett gives Kyle Meredith a call to talk about his debut solo EP, Portals , and how it was came out of his horror movie exhibition and Metallica's S&M 2 . The guitarist also tells us about just discovering prog rock bands like Genesis, Yes, and Jethro Tull, as well as not being much of a fan of The Beatles. He later talks about what it means to have his EP be the first Metallica solo release, and the possibility of eventually playing songs from the effort live. Hammett al...
Apr 22, 2022•31 min•Ep. 597
Maren Morris joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her latest album, Humble Quest , and how it tells the story of her road to success using specifically personal stories in the vein of classic '60s and '70s country. Morris also discusses finding her way to happier songs after coming out of a depression, taking inspiration from Jack White as a way to kick her writing into gear, and adding a little darkness to her romantic musical moments. Elsewhere, the Morris talks about the future of The Highwomen ...
Apr 20, 2022•24 min•Ep. 596
Ben Bridwell of Band of Horses catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Things Are Great , t he band's first album in six years. The South Carolina rocker discusses how the LP “almost killed him” with no touring, a divorce from his wife, writing a breakup record knowing that his kids might listen, and masking the truth with tricky wordplay. Bridwell goes on to speak on his disdain for the California town of Coalinga, how there could be a follow-up EP of leftover songs, and the pile of covers ...
Apr 18, 2022•45 min•Ep. 595
