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Raine Maida, leader of the band Our Lady Peace , joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Spiritual Machines 2 , the sequel to the band's 2000 album of the same name. The Canadian songwriter first takes us back to the original LP and how OLP linked up with futurist Ray Kurzweil, who happens to appear on both Spiritual Machine and Spiritual Machines 2 . Maida talks about all of the predictions Kurzwei...

Will Sergeant sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his autobiography, Bunnyman , which tells his story from childhood up until Echo & The Bunnymen began making their first full album. The guitarist discusses how WWII and the Cold War had a strong influence on his coming-of-age and the music that he would create, pop culture’s importance in the last century, and how artists create their o...

Jessica Frances Dukes sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Season 4 of Ozark on Netflix and how her character fits into the final season’s storyline. Dukes digs into the absolute darkness of Ozark ’s story, being surprised at how people received the show considering real life turmoil, and how her Agent Maya Miller wants to be the voice of morality. We also get to hear about the parallels bet...

Kiefer Sutherland sits down with Kyle Meredith to dig into his new album, Bloor Street . The actor/musician discusses the romantic balance between the songs, how the pubs of England left their stamp on the material, and why his time filming Designated Survivor put him in a reflective mood. Sutherland goes on to tell us about his multiple times in jail inspiring one of the record’s centerpieces, th...

Miles Kane gives Kyle Meredith a call to talk about Change the Show , his new solo album that finds the British artist leaning into his love for Motown. The co-frontman of The Last Shadow Puppets tells us about his duet with Corinne Bailey Rae, writing about age, where his love of boxing intersects with music, and his new clothing line. Kane also dishes about co-writing with Lana Del Rey , getting...

Alyssa Milano gives Kyle Meredith a ring to talk about her new Netflix movie, Brazen , and its themes of empowering women. The actor/activist talks about how the movie ties in with the popularity of true crime and why that genre seems to make such a big impression with women. She also touches on the film arriving during the #MeToo era and what it offers to the conversation, as well as how much of...

Eels frontman E catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Extreme Witchcraft , an album that arrives just over a year from 2020’s Earth to Dora . The indie rock legend tells us about working with John Parish for the first time since 2001’s Souljacker , and how this new album can be looked at as a continuation of that record on its 20th anniverasry. He also touches on taking some inspiration from...

Janis Ian sits down to talk with Kyle Meredith about The Light at the End of the Line , which has been announced to be her final studio album. The legendary folk songwriter tells us why she is choosing to close this chapter of her career, the public perception of artists after the spotlight has moved on, and leaving easter eggs within the new set that speak to some of her past classics. Ian goes o...

Dave Holmes sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new podcast, Waiting for Impact , which tells the story of '90s group Sudden Impact, who disappeared after making an appearance in Boyz II Men’s “Motownphilly” video. The former MTV VJ discusses lost pop cultures of the past, pop music’s need for weirdness, the monoculture of the '90s, Soundscan’s impact on the music industry, and...

Courtney Barnett catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her latest LP, Things Take Time, Take Time (one of the best albums of 2021 ). The Australian singer-songwriter discusses how the pandemic limited her musical resources, noticing the way people communicated during the lockdown, and doing a bulk of her writing from bed (her favorite place). Barnett also gets into some of the guitar moments...

Kevin Morby and Hamilton Leithauser stopped by the WFPK studios during their tour together and spoke with Kyle Meredith about the history of their friendship and writing the song "Virginia Beach" together. The pair also perform the song, as well as Morby's "Campfire" and Leithauser's "The Stars of Tomorrow." Morby then spoke about releasing the demos to Sundowner an...

The Go-Go’s drummer/singer Gina Schock hops on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about her new book, Made in Hollywood: All Access with The Go-Go’s , which takes us back to the band’s early '80s explosion through phots and essays from some of their famous friends. Schock talks about those early days of van touring, having Paul Reubens as their opening act in his Pee-wee Herman character, and...

Steve Perry sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about The Season , his latest entry into the cannon of holiday albums. The former Journey singer tells us how last year’s absence of a Christmas feeling and missing loved ones led him to seek a reconnection with this year’s season. He discusses how  The Season was inspired by the memories and songs of his childhood, especially the timelessness of or...

Dream Theater frontman James LaBrie hops on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about A View From the Top of the World , the progressive metal band’s 15th studio album. The Canadian vocalist takes us through the process of the band constructing their own studio and putting the album together during the pandemic, writing the song "The Alien" after hearing an interview between Joe Rogan and...

Katelyn Tarver sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about her first full length album, Subject to Change . She tells us about the source of the heavy subject matter, how she was viewing love and relationships as some of her friends were divorcing, and not taking advice from people under 50. The actress/musician also takes us into her side-project with Parachute’s Will Anderson and doing more songw...

Serj Tankian sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new art and music exhibition, Not For Touching: The Intangible Exhibition , which finds the System of a Down frontman animating his paintings, setting them to music, and presenting them in the NFT world. The songwriter/activist takes us back to the moments that he began painting as a way to see his music come to life, how System of a Down...

Caleb McLaughlin sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his debut single, "Neighborhood," as well as Stranger Things 4 . The actor/singer touches on the four-year journey to releasing his own music, coming up in Broadway and opera, and growing up loving the music of Stevie Wonder and Earth Wind and Fire. McLaughlin also tells us about sharing his music and getting advice from Idris Elb...

Volbeat frontman Michael Poulsen jumps on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about Servant of the Mind , an album made after a prolific writing period during the first lockdown. The Danish musician discusses the heaviness of the record, what draws him to his dark lyrics, and taking musical inspiration from Black Sabbath. Poulsen also tells us about the supernatural experiences he’s had and how th...

Aimee Mann catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Queens of The Summer Hotel , an album that was written as the musical accompaniment for a planned stage adaptation of the book Girl, Interrupted . The singer-songwriter discusses the heavy subject matter, her own experiences with depression and mental health, dissociation, spending time in a treatment center, and how it all relates to the char...

Zakk Wylde sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about the new Black Label Society album, Doom Crew Inc. , in particular the album’s showcasing of the band's twin guitar attack. The legendary guitarist digs into his thoughts on the prowess of other musicians, being a reflection of the music we listen to, and how the lockdown had him sidelined at home for the first time in decades. He also share...

Houndmouth ’s Matt Meyers and Shane Cody catch up with Kyle Meredith to talk about their new album, Good for You . The pair called in from the very practice space and recording studio that they made the record, affectionately known as The Green House. Coming from Southern Indiana (just across the river from Louisville), Houndmouth take us inside the characters that populate the new LP's songs...

Justin Hawkins of The Darkness sits down with Kyle Meredith for an interview about Motorheart , the explosive new album from the British rock band. The lead singer tells us about making sure this wasn’t a pandemic record, the loss of mystique with direct access to artists, and writing as a character with disappointing relationships.  In fact, its those relationships that finds the album’s narrator...

Sting catches up with Kyle Meredith to give us the details behind his new album, The Bridge . The legendary The Police musician talks about the themes of characters in transition, his penchant for writing about very specific professions, and the water symbolism that finds its way into his art. Elsewhere, we get to hear how Sting ended up in Hulu's Only Murders in the Building alongside Steve M...

Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles sits down with Kyle Meredith to detail her new covers album, Bright Lights . The singer-songwriter talks about the importance of cover songs in her career and performing the music of artists who tragically died, including Nick Drake, Chris Bell, and Prince. Hoffs also tells us about her history singing with Aimee Mann, who duets on a cover of Bad Finger’s "Name of...

Maynard James Keenan of Puscifer joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the newly launched Puscifer TV . The frontman -- also known for Tool and A Perfect Circle -- takes us back to the birth of Puscifer and the influence of underground comedy in the '80s and '90s. He details plans for the new streaming hub, which include a pair of upcoming, unannounced concert films , and how it the whole proj...