

Kyle Meredith With...
Consequence Podcast Network
Kyle Meredith With... is an interview series in which WFPK's Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of artists. Meredith digs deep to find out how their work is made and where their journey is going. From legendary artists to the newer class, from musicians to film & television stars, you'll hear about the things you were always curious about from all of your favorites.
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Jul 27, 2022 • 23min
A Perfect Circle’s Billy Howerdel on Musical Influences, Remixing Puscifer, and What Normal Was
Billy Howerdel rings Kyle Meredith to talk about What Normal Was, the first solo record under his own name. The album finds Mr. Ashes Divide connecting to his teenage years while watching his kids come into their own discovery era to reflect where he’s arrived at musically.Howerdel reflects on how his listening to The Dead Kennedys is akin to his children’s taste for Soundcloud trap, the impact that The Cure’s Pornography had on his coming-of-age, and his recent remixes of songs from Puscifer and Our Lady Peace. Listen to Billy Howerdel talk about What Normal Was, his influences, and more now. Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… as well, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 25, 2022 • 36min
Greg Puciato on New Album Mirrorcell, Abstract Lyrics, and Touring with Jerry Cantrell
Greg Puciato dials into Kyle Meredith With… to talk about Mirrorcell, his second solo album. The former Dillinger Escape Plan frontman discusses his surprise regarding having a solo career, his use of voices, and approaching a record like a movie. Puciato also talks about the focus he’s put on his guitar playing, relating to Sigur Ros-style of abstract lyrics, playing with Jerry Cantrell, and have his younger self appreciate his accomplishments.Listen to the conversation now. Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… as well, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 22, 2022 • 27min
The Fixx’s Cy Curnin on Every Five Seconds, the Band's First Album in a Decade
The Fixx’s Cy Curnin joins Kyle Meredith to take us into Every Five Seconds, the band’s first album in a decade.The frontman talks about bridging their classic sound with present experiments, the evergreen social and political topics that seem to persist through their lyrics, and the magnified look at our current hurdles as a society. Curnin also revisits Shuttered Room for its 40th anniversary and talks about what that record still says today.Listen to the conversation now. Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… as well, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 20, 2022 • 48min
Maya Hawke on Being Inspired by Taylor Swift's Folklore, Finding Confidence, and Stranger Things
Maya Hawke catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Moss, her upcoming sophomore album, which finds her taking inspiration from Taylor Swift. and discovering her confidence, curiosity, and rebellion.The actor/musician discusses shaking off her old self within the lyrics, how "Thérèse" spotlights how the male gaze affects growing up as a young woman, and the symbolism in the artwork about creating multiple versions of herself. Hawke also draws the parallels between her real self and Robin Buckley, whom she portrays on Stranger Things, saying the character “is like a cartoon version of me. She would like Phoebe Bridgers.”Listen to Maya Hawke chat about Moss, Stranger Things, and more above, or watch the interview via Consequence. Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… as well, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 18, 2022 • 24min
Midge Ure on Touring With Howard Jones, Dueting with Kate Bush, and "The Man Who Sold the World"
Midge Ure chats with Kyle Meredith about his current tour with Howard Jones and his next musical projects.The Ultravox and Visage frontman touches on how the last time he and Jones toured together in 1989, Ure had the fresh hit "Dear God" of the album Answers to Nothing. That album also features a duet with Kate Bush, "Sister and Brother," which Ure recalls while considering Kate Bush’s genius and current success with “Running Up That Hill.”We also get to hear about Ure performing his cover of "The Man Who Sold the World" live for the first time, as well as his recent collaboration with Band Electronica and its ties to Kraftwerk and Peter Hook. He also teases three albums that he has on the way, including another solo album, an orchestral collection, and an instrumental LP.Listen to Midge Ure chat about his current tour, Kate Bush, new projects, and more above, or watch the interview via Conseqeuence. Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… as well, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 15, 2022 • 21min
Lance Reddick on Netflix's Outrageous Comedy Farzar and Portraying Resident Evil's Albert Wesker
Lance Reddick sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his roles in Netflix’s Farzar and Resident Evil.The actor talks about his transition from The Wire-style drama to the comedy he’s been more part of over the past few years. He then touches on finding bluer comedy later in life thanks to Eddie Murphy, his music background, and how he incorporates music into his acting.Reddick also tells us about what attracted him to both projects, choosing to stay away from symbolism when preparing for a role, and his upcoming role in the upcoming White Men Can’t Jump remake alongside co-star Jack Harlow.Listen to Kyle Meredith's interview with Lance Reddick about Farzar, Resident Evil, and more now, or watch video of the chat over at Consequence. Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… as well, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 13, 2022 • 27min
My Morning Jacket on Archival Live Series and a Potential Band-Run Festival
My Morning Jacket catch up with Kyle Meredith on his podcast to chat about their latest self-titled album and live archival series.The band's Jim James and Patrick Hallahan discuss how their most recent hometown shows in Louisville (which they ended up having to cancel due to COVID) were meant to mark the beginning of an ongoing festival. They then explore how themes of alienation and the struggle to find one’s place in the world inspired their latest record.Hallahan also tells us about rediscovering what the band was, what it would become after their extended hiatus, and their future plans for Vol. 2 and 3 of their recently launched MMJ Live series.Listen to the interview now, and then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 11, 2022 • 20min
Angel Olsen on Big Time, Her '80s Covers EP, and Time Traveling Dreams
Angel Olsen hops on a call with Kyle Meredith to talk about Big Time, an album that finds the songwriter leaning into Americana and taking inspiration from Lucinda Williams, George Harrison, and Big Star.The Asheville-based singer tells us about how her time traveling dreams influenced the album as well as the Twin Peaks-meets-Twilight Zone companion short-film that also tells the story of her parents passing and her own coming out. Elsewhere, Olsen dives into the cut "All the Flowers," gives the backstory on her Aisles '80s covers EP, and discusses her thoughts on actingListen to the Angel Olsen's interview about Big Time and more now. Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 8, 2022 • 28min
Journey’s Neal Schon on Guitarists That Inspired Freedom & Possible 3-Hour Live Shows
Journey’s Neal Schon sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Freedom, the band’s first new album in eleven years.The guitarist discusses having Chaka Khan, Prince, and Jimi Hendrix as an influence and looking up to Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page as an arranger; how this album traces through their 50 years history; and what the future holds for their live shows. In fact, Schon tells us that after their stadium tours, we might expect An Evening With type of performances that could stretch well beyond three hours with a much bigger production than anything they’ve tackled before.Listen now, or watch the interview over at Consequence. Don't forget to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 6, 2022 • 29min
ABC’s Martin Fry on Sex Pistols, David Bowie, and 40 Years of The Lexicon of Love
ABC’s Martin Fry joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the 40th anniversary of The Lexicon of Love, an album cited by critics as one of the greatest pop albums of all time. He's on tour supporting the anniversary, and you can get tickets here.In addition to discussing the upcoming box set that compiles and celebrates the record, the lead vocalist touches on the popularity cycles of an artist, revisiting the band's 1977 Skyscraping LP, their cover of Radiohead’s "High and Dry," and his appreciation for David Bowie and Sex Pistols.Listen to the Fry talk The Lexicon of Love and more now or watch the interview via Consequence. After that, don't forget to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy