Ride ’s Mark Gardener links up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Interplay , the shoegaze band’s new studio album. Listen to the conversation above now. The singer and guitarist discusses how the latest batch of songs found their true voice while on tour, the legal troubles with their ex-management that bled into the recording sessions, and looking back at bands like Tears for Fears, Talk Talk, Kate Bush, and Depeche Mode. Gardener also touches on the obstacles of touring as a 'mid-tier' band, re...
Jul 19, 2024•36 min•Ep. 962
Chloe Coleman joins Kyle Meredith to chat about My Spy: The Eternal City , the sequel to the 2020 film My Spy that once again starts Coleman and Dave Bautista. Listen to the conversation now. Coleman talks about what it was like to return to the character nearly five years later, seeing herself and her character grow from script to script, and the prep it takes to take on such an action-packed role. She also touches on the music that kept her going throughout the shoot, like Queen, No Doubt, The...
Jul 17, 2024•21 min•Ep. 961
5 Seconds of Summer ’s Ashton Irwin chats with Kyle Meredith about his new solo album, BLOOD ON THE DRUMS . Listen to the conversation now. Irwin dives into his particular style of multi-genre songwriting, as well as how he has sought to distinguish his solo identity from his role in 5 Seconds of Summer. Then, the artist touches on going against traditional advice, the importance of music videos, and finding inspiration in acts like T. Rex and Echo & The Bunnymen. Elsewhere, he provides his ...
Jul 15, 2024•27 min•Ep. 959
With Sabrina Carpenter having her latest success with “Espresso” and “Please Please Please,” as well as and her upcoming Short n’ Sweet album, it’s a perfect time to listen back to this 2022 interview with Kyle Meredith. Listen to the conversation from the vaults now. Carpenter talks about her album Emails I Can’t Send, the journey to allowing herself to be more publicly vulnerable, and channeling artists like Alanis Morissette, Dolly Parton, Joni Mitchell, Ani DiFranco, and Carole King on the t...
Jul 13, 2024•22 min•Ep. 960
Travis ’ Fran Healy joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the Scottish band’s new album, L.A. Times . Listen to the conversation now. The frontman discusses how and why Los Angeles became the thematic center of the band's new set of songs, explaining how the city functions as a coal miner's canary for the state of the world. He then touches on the amount of cursing in the title track, as well as how the cover art continues a visual motif that has spanned several of their records. Elsewhere, Healy ta...
Jul 12, 2024•29 min•Ep. 959
Kylie Cantrall joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Descendants: The Rise of Red , the fourth film in Disney's Descendants franchise. Listen to the conversation now. Cantrall dives into the new Descendants installment, which follows Princess Red, the rebellious daughter of the tyrannical Queen of Hearts from Wonderland, as she prepares to attend a new school. All the while, her mother secretly plots away. The actress touches on her journey to landing a role in the series, explaining the personal im...
Jul 10, 2024•21 min•Ep. 958
Eels ’ Mark Oliver Everett -- or "E" -- chats with Kyle Meredith about the band's new album, Eels Time! Listen to the two's conversation now. The indie rock songwriter dives into his recent experience of undergoing open heart surgery, though, as he explains it, any song on Eels Time! that deal with mortality or existentialism were written prior to the procedure. E goes on to touch on the decades-long process of bringing "And You Run" to life, writing with The All American Rejects' lead singer Ty...
Jul 08, 2024•23 min•Ep. 947
Listen to Twenty One Pilots’ Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun cat about their album Vessel and more on this Kyle Meredith with... interview from the archives. The two chat about their quick ascent to fame, working as long as they could as an independent act, and the perceptions expectations and perceptions that came along with newfound stardom. They also touch on saving rock music with a ukulele and if they actually dissed Macklemore or not. Listen to Twenty One Pilots chat about all this and more in t...
Jul 06, 2024•20 min
Annabeth Gish joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new movie Ride , which finds her co-starring with C. Thomas Howell and screenwriter/director Jake Allyn. The film tells the story of a family of bull riders fighting to survive in a small Texas town while dealing with addictions, health, and religion that’s embedded in the deep south. The legendary actress, known for her work in Mystic Pizza, The X-Files, and Sons of Anarchy, talks about the heaviness of the movie, working in an 18-day shooting...
Jul 05, 2024•28 min•Ep. 956
Anthony Michael Hall joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the Jessica Alba-fronted revenge thriller Trigger Warning , which is out now on Netflix. Listen to the conversation now. The iconic actor dives into why he is so attracted to playing villains, basing his Trigger Warning character on Ted Turner, and what it was like to do big action stunts with Alba. He also touches on the impact working with John Hughes on classics like The Breakfast Club , Sixteen Candles , and Weird Science had on his care...
Jul 03, 2024•21 min•Ep. 955
Kurtwood Smith chats with Kyle Meredith about That '90s Show Season 2, which is streaming now on Netflix. Listen to their conversation. The actor discusses how the cast and writing team found their footing for the legacy show, as they hoped to toe the line between finding a fresh identity and honoring the original series, That '70s Show . He then touches on modeling Red after his own stepdad and reveals why he initially turned down the offer to reprise the role. Finally, Smith reveals stories fr...
Jul 01, 2024•37 min•Ep. 954
In this interview from the vaults, Paul McCartney chats with Kyle Meredith about his album New , John Lennon, and other Beatles related topics. Listen to the full chat now. McCartney dives deep into his songwriting techniques, shines a light on the traps he tries to avoid, and ultimately explains how he was able to crank out so many iconic songs. Furthermore, he touches on his connection with his older catalog and the critical reevaluation of hi post-Beatles band Wings. Listen to Paul McCartney ...
Jun 29, 2024•22 min
Ali Siddiq joins Kyle Meredith to talk about The Domino Effect Part 4 , the conclusion of his multi-part standup comedy special that retraces his arrest at 19 and his subsequent six year incarceration. Listen to the comic's thoughts on the new material. Siddiq launches into talking about deconstructing the period of his life into a series, the importance silence has in his act, and finding the humor within heavy subject matter. The comedian also discusses his next project, In the Shadows , which...
Jun 28, 2024•54 min•Ep. 953
On this episode of Kyle Meredith with... , Wallows chat about their new project Model , a record they call their "most freeing album." Listen to bandmates Dylan Minnette, Braeden Lemasters, and Cole Preston converse Diving into the new set of songs, the three Wallows members explain how they feel the new project is a direct response to their 2022 effort Tell Me That It's Over , with themes of heartbreak and infatuation weaved throughout the tracklist. The trio also chats about the songs that did...
Jun 26, 2024•24 min•Ep. 952
Cleopatra Coleman joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her portrayal of V. Stiviano in the FX miniseries Clipped , which tells the true story the Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling and his eventual downfall. Listen to the interview. The Australian actress discusses the myth that real Stiviano created after leaking tapes of Stiviano's racists rants. She talks about connecting to such a story, and how she ultimately looked to humanize the human being behind the persona. Coleman goes on to tal...
Jun 24, 2024•23 min•Ep. 951
Today we rewind back to 2018, when Todd Rundgren dropped by the series to talk with Kyle Meredith about his 1968 album Nazz , 1978’s Hermit of Mink Hollow , and 2017's White Knight. Revisit the interview. Elsewhere, the songwriter talks about working with The Lemon Twigs, as well as writing his autobiography, The Individualist . Listen to Todd Rundgren chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube . Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you ...
Jun 22, 2024•24 min
G-Eazy catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Freak Show , the new album that finds the Oakland rapper trying out new sounds and personas. Listen to the interview now. The artist talks about relocating to New York, embodying the theme of a freak show for the new set of songs, and how, underneath it all, the album is really a story of self-acceptance. He also touches on gaining B-Real’s blessing to interpolate Cypress Hill, mixing rock sounds into his style of hip-hop and trap, and crate dig...
Jun 21, 2024•22 min•Ep. 950
Andrew McCarthy joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Brats , the new documentary that takes a deep dive into the famed "Brat Pack" of 1980s Hollywood stars. Listen to the interview now. McCarthy chats about why he finally stopped running from this period of his past and explains how he has finally made peace with the term "Brat Pack," which McCarthy and his fellow actors weren't exactly huge fans of. He explores how the frenzy affected all of their lives, as well as the different reactions the othe...
Jun 19, 2024•24 min•Ep. 949
Alexis Ren drops by to talk with Kyle Meredith about Latency , her new sci-fi thriller that follows a professional gamer tasked with testing new gaming equipment that's capable of reading her mind. Listen to the interview now. Ren explains the unique acting challenges Latency posed, as the cast is solely made up of her and Sasha Luss. She details how such an intimate on-screen crew helps elevate the film's themes of solitude and mental health. To that point, the actress also explains the paralle...
Jun 17, 2024•18 min•Ep. 948
In this pair of interviews from the vault, Sonic Youth co-founder Kim Gordon joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her debut solo venture, No Home Record. Hear the full conversation now. In a clip from 2019, the bassist and songwriter digs into her love of '80s hip hop and Fleetwood Mac, as well as her thoughts on the anniversaries of Sonic Youth's Daydream Nation and A Thousand Leaves. Then, the clock turns back to a 2014 interview with both Gordon and Bill Nace, who discuss their band Body/Head an...
Jun 15, 2024•45 min
Mike Campbell catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Vagabonds, Virgins & Misfits , his third album with The Dirty Knobs . Listen to the interview now. The Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers guitarist discusses why he wanted the new record to feel grander than the boogie rock of The Dirty Knobs' first two LPs, as well as honoring his legacy with music and perfecting a certain "effortless" style. He also dives into the many guests of Vagabonds, Virgins & Misfits , like Chris Stapleton...
Jun 14, 2024•22 min•Ep. 947
Jeff Daniels joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his musical side, as well as his roles in American Rust, A Man in Full , and Newsroom . Listen to the full chat. Daniels, who's a talented musician in addition to being an accomplished actor, runs through his unique approach to songwriting, diving into songs that boast topics like, "What if Jesus was a stoner?" The artist then touches on taking inspiration from a wide breadth of figures, including the likes of John Prine, Jim Carey, Robin Williams, ...
Jun 12, 2024•31 min•Ep. 946
Russell Crowe chats with Kyle Meredith about the latest album in his Indoor Garden Party series, Prose and Cons. Listen to the full interview. The actor and musician explains how he reconnected with the members of his previous bands 30 Odd Foot of Grunt and The Ordinary Fear of God to form his new act, The Gentlemen Barbers. He dives into how the resulting sound drifts between genres, as well as how such a loose approach challenges him to continue to find new ways to use his voice. Elsewhere, Cr...
Jun 10, 2024•42 min•Ep. 945
Listen to Derek Trucks chat with Kyle Meredith about Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Live From The Fox Oakland LP in this interview from the vaults. The guitarist reveals the magic that was in the air that night, covering Leonard Cohen, George Harrison, and Eric Clapton, and how improv on stage has affected his life off stage. Listen to Derek Trucks chat about all this and more in this 2017 interview or watch it on YouTube . Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your...
Jun 08, 2024•19 min
Carly Pearce talks with Kyle Meredith about her new record Hummingbird . Listen to the interview now. The singer-songwriter details wanting to make the new album as impactful as 29: Written in Stone , enjoying writing about a woman-done-wrong, and her role as a county music connoisseur. To the point of her appreciation of the genre's history, she dives into how much inspiration she finds in the work of Loretta Lynn, as well as what it means to be a country artist in 2024. She also touches on whi...
Jun 07, 2024•25 min•Ep. 943
Richard Linklater and Adria Arjona join Kyle Meredith to talk about their new film Hit Man , an unbelievable true story about a strait-laced professor who discovers his hidden talent as a fake hitman -- a situation that, of course, becomes quite messy. Listen to the interviews now. Linklater -- the iconic writer/director behind films like Dazed and Confused , Before Sunrise , and Boyhood -- explains why this story has been stuck in his head for almost two decades, while Arjona explains approachi...
Jun 05, 2024•33 min•Ep. 943
Sal Vulcano links up with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new standup comedy special Terrified , Impractical Jokers , and more. Listen to the full interview. The comic discusses growing up riddled with fear, attributing it to the parenting style of the time, ghosts, and stories of hotel room murders. He continues on to give details on other stories that inspired the new special, including accidentally smoking hash in Amsterdam before a Rufus Wainwright concert, getting 'Curbed' in real live by L...
Jun 03, 2024•35 min•Ep. 942
In this interview from 2018, Brandi Carlile talks with Kyle Meredith about her record By The Way, I Forgive You . Listen to their captivating chat now. Tackling issues both personal and universal, By The Way, I Forgive You found Carlile fresh from becoming a parent for the first time. The result was music that's emotional, triumphant, and honest. The record stands as a high watermark in Carlile’s catalog, and it marked the moment where she truly lifted off into superstar status. Listen to Brandi...
Jun 01, 2024•17 min
Ani DiFranco catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her new album Unprecedented Sh!t , Hadestown , and more. Listen to the interview now. The singer-songwriter delves into the nuts and bolts of Unprecedented Sh!t, from its new sonic palette to its deeply political themes. DiFranco specifically dials in on “Baby Roe,” which examines the destruction of abortion rights in America. In that light, the artist then goes on to stress the importance of pop stars like Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, an...
May 31, 2024•26 min•Ep. 941
Maya Hawke returns to Kyle Meredith With... to talk about Chaos Angel , the actress and musician's third album. Listen now. Hawke explains how she wrote some of the songs for Chaos Angel at the same time that she was working on Wildcat , the Flannery O'Connor biopic in which she stars (listen to her chat about that project on Kyle Meredith with... here ). She then dives into how the opening dialog of the album was taken from a bizarre psychic session she had with a pair of witches when she was 1...
May 29, 2024•32 min•Ep. 940
