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On today’s Kyle Meredith With…, Steve Mason, formerly lead singer of The Beta Band, discusses his latest solo record, About The Light, and why it may be his most positive record to date. Mason also discusses the influences of American 1960s soul, gospel, and pop radio on his recent sound, and the reissues that The Beta Band worked on last year. This prompts an even deeper discussion on the differe...

On today’s Kyle Meredith With..., Clementine Creevy of Cherry Glazerr talks about the band’s new record, Stuffed and Ready, the stories behind some of its tracks, and how the band worked mechanically to achieve their new sound. Creevy also discusses their collaboration with Psychic Temple, which was recorded inside 24 hours. Finally, she dives deep into topics of self-worth, solitude, and men in p...

On today's Kyle Meredith With..., Josh Ritter digs deep into his new album Fever Breaks, from teaming up with Jason Isbell to collaborating with his heroes Bob Weir and Joan Baez to being heavily influenced by the 24/7 news cycle of today. He also reflects on the eclectic inspiration behind many of his past songs and looks back on his own legacy as he gets ready to honor Van Morrison at Carneg...

On the latest installment of Kyle Meredith With…, vocalist/guitarist Corin Tucker details her new album with Filthy Friends and shares a brief tease of Sleater-Kinney’s upcoming ninth studio album, which she describes as "psychic" and "a little more personal." Tucker also touches on issues of immigration and climate change, as well as how Sleater-Kinney's 1999 album, The Hot Ro...

On the latest installment of Kyle Meredith With…, singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus explains her 2019 EP project, which will include releasing several original songs and covers throughout the year around non-traditional holidays, like Bruce Springsteen's birthday. She also discusses the impact of being in boygenius and offers her support for bandmate Phoebe Bridgers amidst her recent efforts to tel...

On this special trio episode of Kyle Meredith With..., Alejandro Escovedo, River Whyless, and Marcus King discuss their new albums and the endless inspirations that sparked their creativity. They also talk about immigration, the influence of The Clash, coming together as a society, and how being true to yourself can lead to some great music! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast...

On the latest Kyle Meredith With…, Kyle Meredith speaks with Curt Kirkwood of Meat Puppets about the band’s new record, Dusty Notes, and what it’s been like to have the original lineup back together for the first time in about twenty years. Kirkwood discusses the lyrical similarities of songs like “Warranty” and “Vampyr’s Winged Fantasy” to his back catalogue, as well as the anniversaries of big r...

On the latest installment of Kyle Meredith With…, indie songwriter Jenny Lewis goes deep on her new album, On the Line, and the joy of collaborating with her friends. Lewis touches on everything from recording with Ringo Starr, Beck, and Benmont Tench to being "emo as fuck." Lewis also touches on the possibility of performing songs by The Postal Service while on tour with Death Cab for Cut...

On the latest installment of Kyle Meredith With..., former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett discusses his new album, At the Edge of Light, and how it once again boasts band members from all over the globe. He talks about being heavily influenced by Brexit and the alt-right's prominence in the UK, discussing how it affected the album's recording and how it may be a problem for his forthcomin...

On the latest Kyle Meredith With…, Kyle Meredith speaks with Bill Barbot of alternative/punk outfit Jawbox on the 25th anniversary of their major label debut For Your Own Special Sweetheart and the 30th anniversary of the band, both of which the band is prepared to celebrate with a 12-date summer tour. On top of these milestones, Meredith and Barbot touch on separating Jawbox from the hardcore sce...

On the latest Kyle Meredith With…, Kyle Meredith speaks with Brian Ritchie of Violent Femmes about the stories behind their 30-year-old album, 3, the hiatus that occurred shortly before its release, and the solo record that Ritchie also released that year, Sonic Temple & Court of Babylon. He also discusses the band’s new album, which was completed in five days and will be coming out later this...

On today's Kyle Meredith With…, Tommy James of Tommy James and the Shondells talks with Kyle about Alive, his first album in a decade. He also discusses the fateful year of 1969 and all the craziness that went on within the music industry. James even goes into what it was like doing business with the mob and the upcoming movie that will be based on his life For information regarding your data...

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., Zach Condon of Beirut talks with Kyle Meredith about the importance that a sense of place and geography holds in the music he’s written over the years, specifically his new record, Gallipoli. He also discusses moving to Berlin and how that city’s experimental music scene influenced Gallipoli. Finally, Condon touches on Indiana Jones and Tintin and how they fed...

On the latest episode of Kyle Meredith With..., three of today's sharpest indie outfits close out the week with some chewy discussions. Frances Quinlan of Hop Along discusses the origins of a few tracks from the group's newest album Bark Your Head Off, Dog. Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak opens up about expanding their sound and exploring the possibilities that come with adding a new member to thei...

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., American Music Club lead singer and solo musician Mark Eitzel talks with Kyle Meredith about his long solo career, including the 10th anniversary of Klamath and what to expect next, both from his new solo record and from American Music Club. He also delves into which of the band’s older songs still resonate with him, the values of a minimalist songwriting style...

On today's Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle talks with Julia Cumming of Sunflower Bean about her band's latest release, King of the Dudes, and the band's experiences touring around the country that provided them inspiration for the EP. Cumming speaks about how Sunflower Bean took cues from Drake and Ariana Grande about "getting the song to the people." She also dishes on what it was...

On a special trio edition of Kyle Meredith With..., hear Kyle talk with three dynamic bands about the backstories behind their latest releases. 30 Second to Mars frontman Jared Leto explains how the country's ever-changing landscape influenced his new album, America. Lead vocalist Mitchy Collins describes his journey in rediscovering his love for music, which led to the making of Lovelytheband...

The latest Kyle Meredith With… features Altitudes & Attitude, the rock outfit led by Anthrax's Frank Bello and Megadeth's David Ellefson, respectively. Unlike the bassists' other bands, the two didn't feel as though they had to "put on their angry face" for their 13-track LP, which ends up being noticeably catchier than their other work. The track "Late" feature...

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., Sara Bareilles speaks with Kyle Meredith about the new record she has on the way, buoyed by her late-2018 single, “Armor”, which deals with themes of feminism inspired by the Women’s March and the Kavanaugh hearing. The singer-songwriter also shares her thoughts on teaming up with T Bone Burnett, her new relationship with activism, and her experience starring i...

The latest Kyle Meredith With… features three separate rock acts that each fill a certain slice of the genre and had new albums out in 2018. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club talk about drummer Leah Shapiro's brain surgery and three songs that didn't make their last album but could see the light of day soon. Editors discuss opening for The Cure and the recurring themes of human connection on the...

The latest Kyle Meredith With… includes Franz Ferdinand bassist Bob Hardy as well as a bonus interview with frontman Alex Kapranos that took place last year. Hardy goes into how their album Tonight: Franz Ferdinand  influenced their new release, Always Ascending, which was elevated by how the group “got to grips with more of the technology.” He also discusses the role a bassist has on a dance reco...

The solo musician and co-founding member of Animal Collective, talks about his new record, Buoys, and what sets it apart from his previous three releases. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out MyBookie and use my code KYLEM for a great deal: ht...

On today's Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle talks to Juliana Hatfield about her new album, Weird, and gets the scoop on several new songs. She also tells the story of how she recently met Liz Phair for the first time and time-travels back with Kyle to discuss her contributions to the movie Reality Bites and television series My So-Called Life, both of which are celebrating anniversaries this year....

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., guitarist and songwriter Dave Keuning discusses his first solo record, Prismism, since stepping aside from The Killers. Together, the two discuss the album's roots and inspirations, which include The Smashing Pumpkins and Queen, and how a version of shock therapy lent itself to Keuning's creativity. For information regarding your data privacy, visit aca...

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., Courtney Taylor-Taylor of The Dandy Warhols speaks with Kyle about the band’s brand-new record, Why You So Crazy, and their 25th anniversary tour. Taylor-Taylor also explores the artsy nature of ’90s Portland, what he thinks is the greatest piano piece ever written, and how the urge to evolve keeps the band from remaining in past genres. He also discusses how c...