Kyle Meredith With… Podcast
Steve Earle on Using Ghosts as a Writing Tool
Kyle Meredith With… Steve Earle Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public Steve Earle speaks with Kyle Meredith about Ghosts of West Virginia, his new album inspired by the 2010 West Virginia mining explosion that killed 29 miners. The songwriter/activist shares how the album has its roots in a theatre production called Coal Country, why he wanted to make a record for people who don’t vote the same way he does, and his thoughts on unions being the common ground between county factions. Earle goes on to discuss the task of taking all of this information and making it a musical, why he enjoys using ghosts as a writing tool, and the stories on ghost-based movies that he enjoyed in his youth. Kyle Meredith Wit...
Ocean Alley on How Eric Andre Inspired “Hot Chicken”
Kyle Meredith With… Ocean Alley Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public Ocean Alley guitarist Mitch Galbraith speaks with Kyle Meredith about the Australian band’s new album, Lonely Diamond. The record comes on the heels of their single “Confidence” topping the Triple J Hottest 100, which put some pressure on the group going into this new set. Galbraith discusses the record’s themes of exploration, escapism, and creating a dreamworld, especially using landscapes to paint the lyrical picture. The guitarist also talks about the space cowboy, surf rock vibe they were going for and how Eric Andre inspired the single “Hot Chicken”. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith ...
REO Speedwagon on Ozark, Camp Cronin, and a New Memoir
Kyle Meredith With… REO Speedwagon Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS REO Speedwagon singer and guitarist Kevin Cronin jumps on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about all of the big events surrounding the band. That includes their involvement in Ozark, which has since placed several of their classics back on the Billboard charts. Beyond the Netflix series, Cronin also discusses his weekly live stream Camp Cronin, his upcoming memoir, and the stories behind 1990’s The Earth, A Small Man, His Dog, and A Chicken, an album that found the band without longtime member Gary Richrath. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of...
Car Seat Headrest on Alternate Personas and Class Divide
Kyle Meredith With… Car Seat Headrest Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Car Seat Headrest mastermind Will Toledo calls in to Kyle Meredith to talk about Making A Door Less Open. Together, they discuss the need to find a style and sound, working with existing samples to create something new, and customizing the vinyl, CD, and streaming editions to be their own unique listening experience. Toledo also discusses the invention of an alternate persona named Trait, how theatrics in rock music has become a lost art form, and the ways new single “Hollywood” speaks to class divide and being an outsider. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a...
Mark Duplass on How Playing Music Informed His Filmmaking
Kyle Meredith With… Mark Duplass Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Filmmaker Mark Duplass speaks with Kyle Meredith about Volcano, I’m Still Excited!!, the band he fronted in the early 2000’s whose debut EP has been re-released on Polyvinyl Records. Duplass takes us back through the history of the group, which found him switching to keyboards after spending the ’90s as “an overly earnest singer-songwriter.” He also discusses his influences, his classical music upbringing, and ultimately his decision to leave it all behind to make movies. Even so, Duplass shares how he applies what he learned during those years to film projects that he’s worked on over the past couple decades. Kyle M...
The Sounds on the Influence of Blade Runner
Kyle Meredith With… The Sounds Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Jesper Anderberg of The Sounds speaks with Kyle Meredith about the band’s first album in seven years, Things We Do For Love. Anderberg discusses the importance of taking a few years off to keep the band going, contending with fans’ expectations, and nursing their legacy. The guitarist/keyboardist also talks about how vibe plays a big part in their songwriting, citing the Blade Runner soundtrack as a favorite, and using darkness as a writing tool. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of musicians. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Meredith digs deep in...
Barenaked Ladies’ Steven Page on a Potential New Album
Kyle Meredith With… Steven Page Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Barenaked Ladies singer-songwriter Steven Page gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss his new single “Isolation”, in addition to Here’s What it Takes, the musical he’s been working on for the past seven years that was about to open right before the global pandemic. He also dives into his history of theatrical writing, recently teaming up with Broadway stars for an online collaboration, and performing a show with his own son. Page also talks about the success of his home shows over Zoom, and says he has an album’s worth of songs that could hopefully see the light of day sooner than later. Kyle Meredith With… is an ...
Gerry Cinnamon on the Songwriting Influence of Insomnia, Neil Young, and Reservoir Dogs
Kyle Meredith With.. Gerry Cinnamon Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Gerry Cinnamon calls up Kyle Meredith to discuss his sophomore LP, The Bonny. The Scottish singer-songwriter, who is seeing massive success in the UK, talks about what it’s like to achieve this kind of fame in his 30s, the DIY road that he follows, and how he sees songwriting as a lost art form. Cinnamon also goes on to talk about how Reservoir Dogs, Neil Young’s Powderfinger, and his bouts of insomnia have influenced his career and songs. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of musicians. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Meredith digs deep into the a...
STRFKR on Having Their Music Played in Space
Kyle Meredith With… STRFKR Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS STRFKR frontman Joshua Hodges speaks with Kyle Meredith about the group’s surprise new record, Future Past Life. The Portland-based singer-songwriter discusses how the record finds the band taking a more acoustic-led direction, the raw honesty in the lyrics, and the dark stories that make up the set. Hodges also talks about having an astronaut fan who took their music to space and how they repaid the favor with a few Easter eggs. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of musicians. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Meredith digs deep into the artist’s work ...
Indigo Girls on the Opportunity of an Environmental Reset
Kyle Meredith With… Indigo Girls Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls give Kyle Meredith a ring to discuss Look Long, their latest record that finds the folk rock duo reuniting with their lineup from ‘99’s Come On Now Social. Ray and Saliers discuss finding new sonic territory and how the lyrics take stock of their past. As social crusaders, both still find the activist fire burning strong and take a moment to speak about the environmental opportunity the world currently has with everyone staying at home. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of musicians. Every Monday, Wednesday,...
Avril Lavigne on Battling Lyme Disease
Kyle Meredith With… Avril Lavigne Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Avril Lavigne gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss her new single “Warriors”. The Canadian-French pop star shares why she rewrote the anthem as a tribute to frontline workers, and how she’s able to keep anthem-sized ideas personal. She also retraces the journey behind her latest album, Head Above Water, which found her dealing with Lyme disease and nearly quitting music. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of musicians. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Meredith digs deep into the artist’s work to find out how the music is made and where their jo...
Paul Banks on Muzz, Mental Health, and More Interpol
Kyle Meredith With… Paul Banks Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Paul Banks calls up Kyle Meredith about his latest collaborative project Muzz. The Interpol frontman takes us through his history with his new bandmates and explains why trios seem to be his sweet spot these days. Of the lyrical content, we’re told many of the songs deal with mental health and its relationship with art, and were inspired by Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, and Neil Young. Finally, Banks says he wants to make another record with RZA and confirms more Interpol records in the future. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of musicians. Every Monday,...
