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Halestorm ’s Lzzy Hale joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the band’s latest album, Back from the Dead , and how it unintentionally became a heavier record due to the anxiety and struggles with mental health she faced during the pandemic. The lead singer also tells us about the fun the band has with other musician friends at festivals, her work anxiety nightmares, and Halestorm's recent Adele an...

LeAnn Rimes joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new album, god's work , how it was influenced by her 2020 chant record, and sonically digging into world and ancient rhythms. The musician/actress tells us about the many guests that help out, including Ziggy Marley, Sheila E, Ben Harper, and Stephan Lessard from Dave Matthews Band. She then touches on what the word "god" represents wit...

Flogging Molly ’s Dave King joins Kyle Meredith to discuss Anthem , the Celtic punks' new album that finds them re-teaming with Steve Albini, who mixed their debut album back in 2000. The frontman talks about using history and connecting to his childhood in his work, writing about the 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland, and watching history repeat with Ukraine (something addressed in the track &#34...

Blondie ’s Clem Burke checks in with Kyle Meredith to talk about the band’s first authorized archival box set, Against the Odds 1974-1982 , and their upcoming album. The drummer dives into what influenced the new collection before heading back in time to talk about the creative progression of songs like "Heart of Glass." He then touches on being a multi-genre band from the start and the en...

Josh Gad joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Season Three of Apple TV+’s Central Park , which Gad co-created with Loren Bouchard ( Bob’s Burgers ) and Nora Smith. The actor tells us about the new showrunners, changes, and opportunities with this latest season, as well as having Kristen Bell return in a new character and creating the interim mayor role especially for Sam Richardson. Gad also discusse...

Greg Dulli phones in to talk with Kyle Meredith about The Afghan Whigs ’ latest album, How Do You Burn? . The frontman discusses how the record found a brighter tone than their last couple LPs, having Blind Melon’s Christopher Thorn on guitar, and the saints and sinners that populate the collection. Dulli also talks about once again duetting with Marcy Mays, his long term friendship with the late...

Greta Van Fleet ’s Sam Kiszka sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about the band’s latest album, The Battle at Garden’s Gate , and current tour (tickets for which are available here ). The bass guitar and keyboardist tells us how the band came up with their stage visuals and the Lord of the Rings type of world they’ve created. He then touches on his disappointment with the lack of substance on po...

Two legendary artists, prog keyboardist Derek Sherinian and guitarist Robin Trower, join the Kyle Meredith With… podcast for a special two-part episodes. First, Sherinian -- recently voted the Greatest Keyboard Player of the 21st Century by MusicRadar -- discusses his new album Vortex ; working with Steve Lukather, Zakk Wylde, and Nuno Bettencourt; and future plans to team back up with frequent co...

Ronnie Dunn sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about 100 Proof Neon , an album that finds the Brooks & Dunn co-founder looking back to the sounds and themes of his late-'80s and early-'90s classics. The country legend tells us about searching for the union of Merle Haggard-meets-Mick Jagger, the concepts of neon and whiskey that holds the songs together, and recording "The Blade&...

Corey Feldman sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Love Left 2 , a sequel to his 1994 debut album, and accompanying box set that also features previously unreleased songs from films such as The Lost Boys and Dream a Little Dream . The actor / musician discusses writing a sequel and how the two albums reflect not only each other, but the similarities in the times and eras they were written. H...

Hayley Orrantia drops by Kyle Meredith With… to talk about her latest single, "Gasoline," and plans for upcoming music. The actress/musician discusses how the pandemic afforded her time to work on solo writing, the contradiction of writing about a toxic relationship with someone she’s very much in love with, and the indie pop style she’s leaning into. She also shares her admiration of MUNA...

K-pop girl group IVE dial in to talk with Kyle Meredith about their new single “After Like” and their quick rise to fame. The six-piece discuss experimenting with multiple sounds, growing up on K-pop, and how their name speaks for the message in their music. We also get to hear about dealing with their level of success right out of the gates; the challenges of making multilingual music; and how th...

Sabrina Carpenter joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Emails I Can’t Send , an album that reflects the artist’s emotional trauma (and drama) of the last few years. The actress/musician discusses the journey to allowing herself to be more publicly vulnerable; the press and rumors behind “Because I Liked a Boy”; and channeling influences like Alanis Morrissette, Dolly Parton, Joni Mitchell, Ani DiFran...

Simon Le Bon dials up Kyle Meredith to discuss Future Past and Duran Duran ’s upcoming induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . The frontman tells us about the new record being a continuation of 2015’s Paper Gods , having Blur’s Graham Coxon as their guitarist, and tapping David Bowie’s pianist Mike Garson for a new song and a cover of Bowie’s "Five Years." Le Bon also takes some ti...

Interpol ’s Paul Banks catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about The Other Side of Make Believe , an album that looks at the fables we tell ourselves, how conspiracy theories work their way into our lives, and the allure that fiction holds over truth. Banks digs into the guileless angels and villainous characters that populate the record, as well as his lyrical writing in a subconscious form. He...

Steve Howey dials into Kyle Meredith With.. . to talk about his role in the new Netflix film Day Shift . The film also stars Jamie Fox, Snoop Dogg (in a cowboy hat), Dave Franco, Karla Souza, and Meagan Good and takes place in a vampire-infested Los Angeles. The actor discusses the insane action sequences, what it was like working with J.J Perry (a former stuntman-turned-director), and how the mov...

Louise Post catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her new demo collection, But I Love You Without Mascara , a collection that preceded 2000’s Resolver. The Veruca Salt co-founder discusses how the songs were written at a time when the original lineup was breaking up and the lyrics that directly reflect her relationship with bandmate Nina Gordon at that time, as well as the famed late '90...

Vera Farmiga and Cherry Jones sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about their roles in Apple TV+’s Five Days at Memorial , which chronicles the impact of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath on a local hospital. The legendary actresses play some of the exhausted caregivers that were forced to make decisions that would follow them for years after the historic storm. The pair discuss taking on the ro...

Goo Goo Dolls ’ Johnny Rzeznik catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk the band's new album, Chaos in Bloom . The frontman discusses how the legendary pop-rockers returned to their '90s sound for the LP, at times connecting with an edgy and angsty sound that had long been in their past. Rzeznik also talks about TikTok culture and the musicians that are birthed from it, something Goo Goo Doll...

Kate Siegel joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her roles in The Time Traveler’s Wife , Midnight Mass , and Netflix's upcoming The Fall in the House of Usher . The actor discusses the themes of death and mortality that carry through many of her roles, the iconic scream from the boat in Midnight Mass , and the work-life relationship she has with husband Mike Flanagan. Siegel also talks about her...

Jack Black and Kyle Gass drop by Kyle Meredith With… to talk about their episode in the Audible Original Words + Music series as they tell the story of Tenacious D from their early beginnings to the present day. The musical comedians tell us about the early '90s alt-comedy scene that also birthed Puscifer and their early run-ins with Harry Shearer and David Cross. Black and Gass also details t...

Bananarama ’s Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward talk about Kyle Meredith With… to talk about Masquerade , a record that arrives on the 40th anniversary of the band and finds the duo leaning into Europop, “period disco,” and plenty of nods to their 80s beginnings. The London songwriters discuss co-writing with Sara’s daughter, Alice D, themes of inclusivity and diversity, and how little things had soc...

Sarah Drew sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Apple TV+’s adaptation of Amber Brown , the new show based on the series of realistic fiction children's books. Drew, who plays the mom character, discusses the themes of kindness and the show’s look at the many different ways to make a family and the complications of loving someone. The actress also talks about the show’s soundtrack (which...

Amanda Shires catches up with Kyle Meredith to discuss Take It Like a Man , an album that arrives after a time when she thought about giving up making music. The record is also a reflection of the hurdles she faced in her marriage with Jason Isbell at the time. The singer-songwriter and violinist tells us about wanting the music to be dramatic to match the lyrics, as well as being vulnerable and o...

Billy Howerdel rings Kyle Meredith to talk about What Normal Was , the first solo record under his own name. The album finds Mr. Ashes Divide connecting to his teenage years while watching his kids come into their own discovery era to reflect where he’s arrived at musically. Howerdel reflects on how his listening to The Dead Kennedys is akin to his children’s taste for Soundcloud trap, the impact...