Kyle Meredith With… Podcast

Chicago’s Lee Loughnane Says Writing Holiday Music Is “Actually More Fun Because There’s Less Competition”

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame trumpet player digs into the band's latest holiday collection. Chicago’s Lee Loughnane on Christmas Hits, Upcoming Tour with Earth, Wind & Fire cieloperez and Jonah Krueger

R.E.M.’s Mike Mills On 25 Years of Up and the Sweet Sadness of “Airportman”: “It’s One of My Favorite Songs We Ever Did”

Mills explains why the band didn't include any "vault" songs on the new anniversary package of the 1998 album. R.E.M.’s Mike Mills on the Electronics, Mystery, and the Difficult Circumstances of Up Consequence Staff

R.E.M.’s Mike Mills On 25 Years of Up and the Sweet Sadness of “Airportman”: “It’s One of My Favorite Songs We Ever Did”

Mills explains why the band didn't include any "vault" songs on the new anniversary package of the 1998 album. R.E.M.’s Mike Mills on the Electronics, Mystery, and the Difficult Circumstances of Up Consequence Staff

Dolly Parton on Trying to Reunite Led Zeppelin for Rockstar: “I Didn’t Get Them, But I Did Ask Them”

The country legend also talks about modeling her looks after her childhood hero, the "town tramp." Dolly Parton on Classic Rock, Classic Costumes, and Trying to Reunite Led Zeppelin Consequence Staff

Dolly Parton on Trying to Reunite Led Zeppelin for Rockstar: “I Didn’t Get Them, But I Did Ask Them”

The country legend also talks about modeling her looks after her childhood hero, the "town tramp." Dolly Parton on Classic Rock, Classic Costumes, and Trying to Reunite Led Zeppelin Consequence Staff

Bush’s Gavin Rossdale on the State of Live Music: “[For] Young, Up-and-Coming, Middle Bands, It’s Torture”

The Bush frontman also give his thoughts on the state of live music, Las Vegas' The Sphere, and more. Gavin Rossdale on Bush’s Greatest Hits, His Favorite B-Sides, and New Music Consequence Staff

Johnny Marr on His Signature Rickenbacker Guitar: “It Makes Me Do a Thing People Want Me to Do”

The Smiths guitarist discusses his best-of collection, Spirit Power, and new book, Marr’s Guitars. Johnny Marr on His Favorite Guitars, Solo Cuts, and Signature Sound Consequence Staff

David Yates and Lawrence Grey on Pain Hustlers, Emily Blunt, and Harry Potter

They also touch on their prior film experiences and the opioid epidemic. David Yates and Lawrence Grey on Pain Hustlers, Emily Blunt, and Harry Potter Consequence Staff

Boy Named Banjo on Making Music for “Friends, Partying, Having a Little Too Much to Drink”

The group speaks on how the influence of whiskey manifests on some of their tracks. Boy Named Banjo on Their New Album, Late Night Listening, and Whiskey Consequence Staff

Baroness’ John Baizley on Stone, Tolerating Pop, and Seeing Sonic Youth and Nirvana

The frontman also chats about his admiration for Nick Cave, PJ Harvey, Radiohead, and more. Baroness’ John Baizley on Stone, Tolerating Pop, and Seeing Sonic Youth and Nirvana Consequence Staff

Corey Taylor Says Ray LaMontagne, Ani DiFranco “Inspired Me to Write Acoustically”

The singer gives nods to David Bowie, Trent Reznor, Ray LaMontagne, and Ani DiFranco. Corey Taylor on CMF2, Slipknot’s Hooks, and Plans for Famous Monsters Consequence Staff

Laufey on Finding Her Jazz Streak in “the Ella Fitzgeralds and Billie Holidays and the Peggy Lees”

The artists also chats about her experience at the Berkeley School of Music and explains why it's important to have a grasp on the business side of the industry. Laufey on “From the Start,” Pop-Leaning Jazz, and Working with Semisonic’s Dan Wilson Consequence Staff