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Laufey joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new LP, Bewitched. The Icelandic singer-songwriter tells us her journey of finding jazz after growing up in a classical environment, the story that this new set tells, and how she thinks of the record as a musical based on independence and love. Laufey goes on to discuss her experience at the Berkeley School of Music and the importance of understanding the business of music as an artist, as well as the runaway success of her single “From The Start,” working with Dan Wilson on a co-write, and writing a letter to her 13-year-old self to say that things are going to get a whole lot better.Listen to Laufey sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Andy Taylor joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Man’s A Wolf To Man, his first solo album of original material in 36 years. The former Duran Duran guitarist talks about how he first considered a Power Station reunion before deciding to focus on himself, how his songwriting is recovering from a lifetime in pop, that David Bowie’s death had a major impact on his decision to return, and his thoughts on channeling music versus copying it. Taylor also draws the parallel of this new set to the politically charged lost Duran Duran album “Reportage,” simultaneously giving us the history of how the label held the band back from progressing artistically while also highlighting the new material that was considered at the war in Ukraine, Brexit, and the lack of protest songs in pop while the likes of Jason Aldean and Anthony Oliver fill that spot in country music.Listen to Andy Taylor sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ratboys’ Julia Steiner joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the band's latest album, The Window. The Louisville-raised lead singer reminisces about interning for Meredith in the early part of her career and the artists that were interviewed during that time (St. Vincent and Nada Surf come to mind) before turning the attention to teaming up with former Death Cab For Cutie member Chris Walla to help produce this new LP in Seattle, and how the album carries a certain bit of nostalgia and looking back within the lyrics. Steiner goes on to talk about the background of songs like the title track and opening number “Making Noise for the Ones You Love” and how they both deal with loss, as well as finding peace by the end of the set, and the uncharacteristic music they listened to while recording, including acts like Janet Jackson, Def Leppard, and The Roches.Listen to Ratboys’ Julia Steiner sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Westlife sit down with Kyle Meredith to discuss their first North American tour in their 25-year career. Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, & Shane Filan talk about their reaction to having the dates immediately sell out, the advice that Simon Cowell gave them early on, and how their latest album Wild Dreams finds them getting back to a pure pop music sound. The Irish group also tells us what it has been like to work with the younger songwriters who grew up on their music, the massive success that covering “You Raise Me Up” afforded them, finding a Billy Joel-vibe on their song “Magic,” and what they see in K-Pop and current pop trends.Listen to Westlife sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tommy Stinson joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the new deluxe edition of The Replacements classic 1985 album, Tim, as well as his debut release with new band Cowboys In The Campfire. The singer-songwriter and bass guitarist gives us the background on the new project, taking inspiration from artists like Conway Twitty and Tanya Tucker, and having X’s John Doe guest on the album. We then turn our attention to the Tim reissue, which he admits to the band reluctantly getting behind, and tells us why he’s not crazy about releasing demos, but also the myth vs reality of the infamous Alex Chilton sessions and what it was like hearing Lorde cover the band’s Swingin Party.Listen to Tommy Stinson sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Talking Heads keyboardist and guitarist Jerry Harrison joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the 40th anniversary of Stop Making Sense, which not only just had a deluxe edition vinyl set released, but will see the Jonathan Demme film make its way back to theaters and IMAX thanks to a new deal with A24. Harrison tells us how the deal was made and what it took to get the four members back on stage for Q&As around the film, as well as the new Dolby Atmos remix, what he learned from Brian Eno in regards to technology in music, and the rehearsals behind the legendary performance. We also get to hear about why Talking Heads considered themselves one of the best bands in the world at their peak, how talking with the original members has been a healing process, why he doesn’t produce many artists any longer, and his upcoming projects, which includes a show about The Runarounds as a spinoff of The Outer Banks.Listen to Talking Heads keyboardist and guitarist Jerry Harrison sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lena Waithe & Rishi Rajani join Kyle Meredith to discuss the new Emmy-nominated documentary, Being Mary Tyler Moore, out now on Max. The producers talk about telling a dual story of Mary’s life as well as how her actions changed the conversation around women in America in the 60s and 70s, her private battles outside of celebrity, and being a reluctant hero of a movement at times in her life. Waithe, who has also written for and starred in Master of None, Ready Player One, and The Chi, recalls finding the show through Nickelodeon’s Nick At Nite and parallels Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ own career ascension to Moore’s, while Rajani gives us the update on the duo’s next documentary, which chronicles Timbaland and Swizz Beatz’s lockdown-producing Verzuz series while also telling the story of turning to Black music for comfort in turbulent times.Listen to Lena Waithe & Rishi Rajani sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Idina Menzel joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Drama Queen, her first album of new material since 2016’s self-titled LP. The Broadway legend, who’s also starring in Netflix’s You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah with Adam Sandler, tells us why she wanted to make a disco-inspired record and looking towards Barbra Streisand, Donna Summer, and Cher as inspirations, working with Nile Rodgers and Jake Shears, and the forthcoming nature that her songwriting partners appreciate. Menzel also reveals the stories behind “Make Me Hate Me,” “Move,” and “Beast” and why it was important for her to reclaim and reframe what being a drama queen means coming from someone who says there’s no need to apologize for having big, intense emotions.Listen to Idina Menzel sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Hives join Kyle Meredith to talk about The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, their first album in 11 years. Howlin' Pelle Almqvist and Nicholaus Arson tell us about how depressing it was to not have any new material, how this LP might speak to their 30th anniversary, and the desire to keep creating music that felt like youth more than maturity. The Swedish rockers also give us the stories behind “Bogus Operandi” and “The Bomb,” playing a 110-degree show in Italy and getting a major compliment from The Drums.Listen to The Hives chat about all this and more in the new episode and you can also watch the interview on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Barry Manilow joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his current tour, album anniversaries, and upcoming releases. The legendary singer tells us about the money he donates to high school music programs on each stop of his tour, his love of melodies and how that was the cause of his success as a commercial jingle writer, and his love of electronic artists Underworld, Fat Boy Slim, and Claptone. Manilow also discusses his most recent record “Night Songs II,” his musical “Harmony,” which is finally premiering on Broadway, and the stories behind his debut album (which turns 50 this year) and Manilow Sings Sinatra (which turns 25). We also get to hear about his next projects, which include a pop album and a Christmas album.Listen to Barry Manilow sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy