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Cautious Clay sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his journey as a musician and finding his voice through instinct and experimentation. Clay explains the meaning behind his hit "Cold War" and how the song has been a "lifting-off" point for him as a songwriter/artist. He also discusses the collaborations he's recently worked on with artists like Her and touring for the fi...

Kyle Meredith rounds up veteran rock acts Local H, Cowboy Junkies, and Shawn Mullins to discuss their classic albums, update fans on their new projects, and share their stories from a lifetime in the music business. -- Local H's Scott Lucas talks about the 20th anniversary of Pack Up the Cats, the 10th anniversary of 10 Angry Months, and a new concept the band's currently working on for th...

American music icon Michael McDonald sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss his recent album, Wide Open, the story behind opening track "Hail Mary", and the themes of aging throughout the record. McDonald also talks about the 40th anniversary of The Doobie Brothers' Minute by Minute in December and the subject of unity in his upcoming Christmas compilation.  --- This episode is sponso...

Cinjun Tate of Remy Zero joins Kyle Meredith to discuss the 20-year anniversary of Villa Elaine , working with Benmont Tench of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, soundtracking both Garden State and Smallville , and discovering he had cancer the same day he found out he was going to be a father. He also touches on the writing processes behind hits “Prophecy” and “Fair”, the usefulness of embarrass...

Twenty years after her landmark album Little Plastic Castle, seasoned songwriter and activist Ani DiFranco speaks with Kyle Meredith about the “prophetic” qualities of songwriting, the vital importance of getting into the voting booth, and when she decided to stop reading press coverage about herself. DiFranco also discusses the origins of the song “Deep Dish”, what it was like producing a Dan Ber...

Lenny Kravitz, a singer and spiritual force of nature, talks with Kyle Meredith about his new album, Raise Vibration, and the value of music in political turmoil. Kravitz also speaks on his mother's death and the song "Johnny Cash", which was inspired by the Cash family's support of him through the grieving process. The musician touches on Michael Jackson's involvement in his n...

The National’s Aaron Dessner joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his Big Red Machine collaboration with Justin Vernon, the story of his artist collective, PEOPLE, and future plans for his main band.  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: https://www.mybookie.ag Adve...

Kyle talks to The Afghan Whigs’ Greg Dulli about his band's classic album 1965, recording with the great Alex Chilton, and future prospects for both the Whigs and The Gutter Twins. He also remembers his late bandmate Dave Rosser and pays tribute to Aretha Franklin.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Our Sponsors: * Check out Bet...

In a rare interview for the singer, Gillian Welch talks to Kyle Meredith about Father John Misty and their show at the Hollywood Bowl, the pressing of Soul Journey, and how the song "Look at Miss Ohio" was written. Welch then recounts the fact that her 1998 album, Hell Among the Yearlings, was almost not a duo record and the process of creating the record at Sound Studio, "where grunge...

Kyle Meredith is joined by Interpol frontman Paul Banks to discuss the ins and outs of the band’s latest record, Marauder. Banks recounts how Interpol’s recent tour of their 2002 album, Turn On the Bright Lights , influenced Marauder ’s recording process -- specifically in terms of having the album encompass a “live” feeling. He also discusses the “mini-movie” style embedded within the album’s lyr...

Kyle Meredith is joined by Rod Argent of The Zombies and Emilio Castillo of Tower of Power to discuss the significant 50th anniversaries that each band is celebrating in 2018. In honor of the 50th anniversary of their sophomore album, Odyssey and the Oracle, Argent breaks down the record’s notable trajectory that took it from obscurity to the acclaimed status it has today. He also discusses the fo...

Kyle Meredith chats with hip-hop stalwart Del the Funky Homosapien about his latest collaborative record with Amp Live, Gate 13, and his road to recovery after suffering an onstage injury. In addition to discussing some of his earlier work, Del also dishes on his cameo in actor Jonah Hill’s forthcoming directorial debut, Mid90s, which is set to hit theaters this fall. --- This episode is sponsored...

Today on Kyle Meredith With…, Kyle sits down with E from Eels to talk about his new album, The Deconstructionist , his four-year hiatus between albums, and anniversaries for Broken Toy Shop and Electro-Shock Blues . They also touch upon E’s appearances on Netflix’s Love , Jon Hamm’s Eels fandom, and his relationship with Steve Perry. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp....

Today on Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle sits down with The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion frontman to talk about his upcoming first solo album and the process behind it, in addition to how his hit song "Bellbottoms" inspired the movie Baby Driver . Spencer also touches on his cameo in the film and two of his albums from the '90s. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to...

In this week's installment of Kyle Meredith With..., MC5 guitarist and punk legend Wayne Kramer speaks about his new book, The Hard Stuff, his experiences in jail and with law enforcement, and the realities of Detroit in the late '60s. Kramer also touches on his nonprofit, Jail Guitar Doors, and details of his band with Mike Doughty.  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code be...

Kyle Meredith is joined by Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard to discuss their forthcoming record, Thank You for Today, his friendship with late Frightened Rabbit founder Scott Hutchinson, as well as the 20th anniversary of their debut record, Something About Airplanes . Meredith also shares a bonus interview with Gibbard that took place late last year, where he discusses his recent coverage...

Kyle Meredith is joined by Jimmy Eat World frontman Jim Adkins to discuss their two new songs, “Love Never” and “Have Heart”, which also led to a reflection on how writing about love over time can change.  Adkins also dishes on the timeline for a potential new release, the interplay between punk rock and politics, as well as how the band plans to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut LP. -...

Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner joins Kyle Meredith to discuss their latest album, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino. Turner dishes on the album’s creation, writing process, and what it was like to introduce the new work to the rest of the band. He also mentions his consideration of a potential screenplay, as well as collaborating with fellow musician Alexandra Savior.  --- This episode is s...

Kyle Meredith speaks with Jim Reid of The Jesus and Mary Chain about the band's upcoming tour with Nine Inch Nails, 2017's Damage and Joy, and the possibility of new music. Reid also talks about the anniversary of their last album pre-breakup, Munki, and how the music of that period was affected by their personal issues at the time.  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code bet...

This special Americana edition of Kyle Meredith With… features Amanda Shires, Gary Louris of The Jayhawks, and Israel Nash. Shires dishes on some of the more prominent themes in her latest album, To The Sunset, as well as her earning a Masters of Fine Arts degree. Louris discusses the conceptual blueprints behind their latest record, Backroads and Abandoned Motels, their collaboration with Ray Dav...

Kyle Meredith speaks with Nash Kato and Eddie "King" Roeser of Urge Overkill about the experience of moving to a major label for Saturation after an indie past and creating a bigger sound for themselves with those resources. The two also discuss what it was like to tour with Nirvana and Pearl Jam at the height of their fame and new material in the works.  --- This episode is sponsored by ·...

Indie rock stalwarts Matt and Kim talk to Kyle Meredith about their brand-new album, Almost Everyday, and its exaggerated themes of mortality stemming from Kim tearing an ACL onstage in Mexico in 2017. They also delve into TV talk to thumbs up the re-edited season four of Arrested Development, Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television, and Wild Wild Country, which has Matt suspiciously siding with t...

In a special combined episode of Kyle Meredith With… , Kyle talks to David Lowery about his experiences in Camper Van Beethoven and the 20th anniversary of Cracker’s Gentleman’s Blues ; Blind Melon’s Christopher Thorn touches on the 10th anniversary of For My Friends  and Shannon Hoon; and JR Richards discusses another anniversary and his current work as a TV and film scorer. --- This episode is s...

Jenny Lewis joins Kyle Meredith to chat about her band Nice as Fuck, a documentary on her solo album Acid Tongue, and her former band Rilo Kiley’s track “Portions for Foxes” being regarded as one of the 100 greatest songs of the century so far. Lewis also talks “going crazy” when reaching your forties, sings her appreciation for Van Halen, and shares information about the new album she has underwa...

Arcade Fire’s Will Butler speaks with Kyle Meredith about his "disco town halls" and connecting with local audiences on a personal and political level after shows. Butler also touches on a possible solo LP in the future, the response to Arcade Fire's Everything Now, and being mentored by Bruce Springsteen.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. h...