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Gorillaz and Blur mastermind Damon Albarn speaks with Kyle Meredith about the ins and outs of making Gorillaz's The Now Now, themes of isolation, recording in hotel rooms, and gun control in the United States. He also updates us on the status of The Good The Bad & The Queen's long-awaited sophomore album and whether he envisions another Blur Record. --- This episode is sponsored by · A...

Lita Ford joins Kyle Meredith to speak about her solo career, her AXS TV show, The Top 10 Revealed (which she says “covers everything from sex to guitar riffs”), her time as the lead guitarist of The Runaways, as well as her road to achieving icon status -- paving the path for women in the music industry along the way. Ford also discusses the importance of female narratives being represented in mu...

Neko Case of The New Pornographers joins Kyle Meredith to chat about her latest solo record Hell-On - particularly the tracks “Bad Luck and “Halls of Sarah” - and her collaboration with Mark Lanegan and bandmate AC Newman for it. Case also discusses why ugliness in the world isn’t new, and how confidence makes for a better record.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make...

Monster Magnet frontman Dave Wyndorf discusses the anniversaries of their records Superjudge and Powertrip, which made their debuts 25 and 20 years ago, respectively. Wyndorf also dishes on Monster Magnet’s video for the track “Space Lord” being a part of TRL’s inaugural lineup and offers details on new work as well.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. h...

Spiritualized’s Jason Pierce and Kyle Meredith speak about the complications of recording music versus playing it live, the Slaughterhouse Five influence in their new album's title, and the band's anniversary tour celebrating 20 years of Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space. Pierce also talks about the realities of aging and why the idea of reuniting Spacemen 3 feels similar to st...

Tour-de-force performer Mitski speaks with Kyle Meredith about the realities of being on the road while touring and how the weird world of musicianship affects her creative perspective. She also discusses her time with Lorde, utilizing characters to express her feelings in new ways, and the power of solitude in her newest music for Be the Cowboy. Learn more about your ad choices.  --- This episode...

America’s Dewey Bunnell joins Kyle Meredith to discuss their collaboration with producer George Martin, the global impact of performing under the name America -- especially given the band’s forthcoming performance in Israel -- as well as their background with Michael and Janet Jackson. Bunnell also shares information about special plans that are in the works for America’s 50th anniversary, which i...

The Pretenders vocalist Chrissie Hynde hangs with Kyle Meredith to discuss her forthcoming book of original artwork, Adding the Blue, the environment, and the 10th anniversary of the Pretenders’ album Break Up the Concrete. She also offers up details on two new records she has in the works.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Our Spo...

Sheryl Crow sits down with Kyle Meredith and announces that a collaborative album featuring Stevie Nicks, Don Henley, and others will be released next year and mark her final album. She also discusses teaming up in the studio with St. Vincent, the similarities between her current songwriting and her anti-Bush songs, and how Bob Dylan came to be her mentor.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Ancho...

Soul Coughing frontman Mike Doughty sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss the 20th anniversary of the band’s final record, El Oso, as well the 10th anniversary of his solo album Golden Delicious. Doughty also dishes on his current project with MC5’s Wayne Kramer and reveals potential plans for a Soul Coughing reunion.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast....

Beach House’s Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally speak with Kyle Meredith about the artistic influences behind their new album, 7, the pop glamour of Andy Warhol, and how numerology played a part in their creative process for the record. The two also talk about coincidence, serendipity, and how each have informed their music.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podc...

Everclear’s frontman Art Alexakis talks to Kyle Meredith about how buzz from SXSW helped launch the band. He also recalls bartering musical gear for $400 of studio time to record the band's debut full-length, World of Noise, discusses the need to pay dues as a band, and spills some details on his upcoming solo record.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcas...

Lump’s Mike Lindsay talks to Kyle Meredith about how he met bandmate Laura Marling at a Neil Young concert after-party. The Tunng songwriter also goes behind the scenes of Lump's debut full-length, discusses the liberation of writing an entire album in a single key, and announces a new Tunng album featuring the band's original lineup for the first time in a decade. --- This episode is spon...

Blur guitarist and solo artist Graham Coxon talks to Kyle Meredith about the American influences on his debut solo album, The Sky Is Too High, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. He also discusses scoring the hit television series The End of the F***king World, two solo projects he's hoping to release, and why he expects to record another album with Blur in the future.  --- This e...

Metric’s frontwoman Emily Haines talks to Kyle Meredith about the band’s new concert film, Dreams So Real, which goes behind the scenes to show what goes into staging a Metric arena show. She also speaks about the perks of playing full albums in concert, reflects on 20 years of Metric, and promises that the band will be playing new songs on their upcoming tour.  --- This episode is sponsored by ·...

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones’ frontman Dicky Barrett talks to Kyle Meredith about the band's first record in seven years, While We're at It , and the influence of Burt Bacharach's "What the World Needs Now Is Love" on the record's vibe. He also speaks about the hopeful nature of ska music, the idea that the new album completes an intended trilogy, and nearly 30 years of bein...

Ace of Base songwriter Jonas Berggren talks to Kyle Meredith about the 25th anniversary of hit album The Sign and how the band developed their unique pop-reggae sound. He also explains why Ace of Base put out different versions of their albums under different titles in the United States, reacts to his band's influence on artists like Katy Perry and Lady Gaga, and breaks down why record labels...

Unknown Mortal Orchestra frontman and guitarist Ruban Nielson talks to Kyle Meredith about his band's new album, Sex & Food, and how recording took place in locations around the world, including Iceland, Vietnam, and Mexico City. He also details being mysteriously attacked outside a Portland bar a few weeks ago, comments on American culture from a New Zealand perspective, and discusses try...

Legendary guitarist Johnny Marr talks to Kyle Meredith about his new solo album, Call the Comet, and how Depeche Mode influenced several of the songs. Marr also reveals why he turned down an offer to reunite with The The, his desire to collaborate again with Hans Zimmer, and whether he's worried Morrissey's controversial comments will have any impact on The Smiths' legacy.   --- This e...

Dave Lory, former manager of Jeff Buckley, is out with a new book called Jeff Buckley: From Hallelujah to Last Goodbye . Lory talks to Kyle Meredith about Buckley's final days; the would-be sophomore LP, Sketches For My Sweetheart The Drunk ; Chris Cornell, who was Jeff's friend and died as Dave was finishing the book; and the extreme shelf life of Buckley's "Hallelujah" cover,...

Kate Pierson walks Kyle Meredith through The B-52's history, beginning with their early days playing CBGBs and Max's Kansas City, to their mainstream success in the 1980's, all the way to their latest album, 2008's Funplex. Pierson also reveals why there won't be another B-52s album, though she does promise a new solo album co-written by Sia. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHel...

Wye Oak's Jenn Wasner talks to Kyle Meredith about the band's new album, The Louder I Call, The Faster It Runs, and the inspiration behind songs "It Was Not Natural" and "You Of All People". She also discusses the dynamics of touring.  Kyle Meredith With... is presented by Consequence of Sound and Louisville's 91.9 WFPK.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The e...

Gus Unger-Hamilton, keyboardist and vocalist of alt-J, talks to Kyle Meredith about their immersive new sound project, the challenges of performing their music live, and why they're compelled to write more catchier music. Plus, Unger-Hamilton explains why alt-J consider themselves a "folk band" and how Radiohead inspired their latest single, "Hares On the Mountain".  Kyle Mered...

Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum promotes the band's new live album, Live from Liberty Lunch, Austin, TX, December 3, 1992, in addition to the newly minted reissues of their first two studio albums. He also reflects on his appreciation for filmmaker Kevin Smith, the time he met Prince, the backstory behind their ill-fated eighth studio album, Candy from a Stranger, and what's next for Soul Asylu...

Joseph Arthur talks to Kyle Meredith about Arthur Buck, his new project with R.E.M.'s Peter Buck. They discuss how the collaboration came to fruition and deep dive into songs including "I Am The Moment", "Are You Electrified", and "Summertime". Arthur also talks a bit about his next solo album.  Kyle Meredith With... is presented by Consequence of Sound and Louisville&#...