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On the latest episode of Kyle Meredith With..., Simple Minds lead singer Jim Kerr revisits the band's humble beginnings, their sudden UK success with …

On today’s Kyle Meredith With..., Noel Hogan of The Cranberries explains what it took to put together their final record, In the End, and how many of its songs now carry new meanings beyond how they were intended when …

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On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle interviews Delta Spirit frontman Matthew Logan Vasquez the day of the Michael Cohen hearing to discuss …

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On today’s Kyle Meredith With..., Clementine Creevy of Cherry Glazerr talks about the band’s new record, Stuffed and Ready, the stories behind some of its tracks, and how the band worked mechanically to achieve their …

On today's Kyle Meredith With..., Josh Ritter digs deep into his new album Fever Breaks, from teaming up with Jason Isbell to collaborating with his …

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On this special trio episode of Kyle Meredith With..., Alejandro Escovedo, River Whyless, and Marcus King discuss their new albums and the endless inspirations that sparked their creativity. They also talk about …

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On the latest installment of Kyle Meredith With..., former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett discusses his new album, At the Edge of Light, and how it once again boasts band members from all over the globe. He talks about …

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On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., Zach Condon of Beirut talks with Kyle Meredith about the importance that a sense of place and geography holds in …

This four-part "extravaganza" of interviews with Walk the Moon comes from multiple points in their career. Part One (2012) sees the band getting …

On the latest episode of Kyle Meredith With..., three of today's sharpest indie outfits close out the week with some chewy discussions. Frances Quinlan of Hop Along discusses the origins of a few tracks from the group's …

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., American Music Club lead singer and solo musician Mark Eitzel talks with Kyle Meredith about his long solo …

On today's Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle talks with Julia Cumming of Sunflower Bean about her band's latest release, King of the Dudes, and the band's …

On a special trio edition of Kyle Meredith With..., hear Kyle talk with three dynamic bands about the backstories behind their latest releases. 30 Second to Mars frontman Jared Leto explains how the country's …

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On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., Sara Bareilles speaks with Kyle Meredith about the new record she has on the way, buoyed by her late-2018 single, “Armor”, which deals with themes of feminism inspired by the Women’s …

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The latest Kyle Meredith With… includes Franz Ferdinand bassist Bob Hardy as well as a bonus interview with frontman Alex Kapranos that took place last year. Hardy goes into how their album Tonight: Franz Ferdinand …

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., Panda Bear, the solo musician and co-founding member of Animal Collective, talks about his new record, Buoys, …

On today's Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle talks to Juliana Hatfield about her new album, Weird, and gets the scoop on several new songs. She also tells …

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., guitarist and songwriter Dave Keuning discusses his first solo record, Prismism, since stepping aside from The …

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., Courtney Taylor-Taylor of The Dandy Warhols speaks with Kyle about the band’s brand-new record, Why You So Crazy…

The latest Kyle Meredith With... is a special triple episode, featuring three musicians — Brandi Carlile, Courtney Barnett, and Erika Wennerstrom — who all have brand-new records out recently. Carlile discusses her …

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., David Gray speaks about his upcoming record, Gold in a Brass Age, discussing the album’s themes of nature and …

Sharon Van Etten talks to Kyle Meredith ahead of her highly anticipated new album, Remind Me Tomorrow. Together, they also spend time talking about Van Etten's last few years out of the spotlight, which included …

This Friday on Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle Meredith interviews David Bazan of Pedro the Lion, who explains why he resurrected the name “Pedro the Lion” and what led to his new project, a concept series of five albums …

Kyle Meredith With... kicks off 2019 with genre-bending singer-songwriter Caroline Rose, whose recent album Loner marks a significant departure from …

Kyle Meredith With... celebrates the last day of 2018 with Young Fathers' own Alloysious Massaquoi, whose record Cocoa Sugar made its mark on the charts in March of this year. Massaquoi talks about how they whittled the …

The latest episode of Kyle Meredith With... features with a triple-dose of turn-back-the-clock rock interviews. Sarah Bettens of K's Choice talks about the band's 25th anniversary live album, working on Buffy the …

Blues Traveler's John Popper discusses the sometimes fun, sometimes sad world of sex, drugs and rock and roll.Popper speaks with Kyle about the …

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On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., members of Wild Nothing, Bodega and Houndmouth all celebrate the new releases of their albums this year. Wild Nothing's Jack Tatums explains why he feels Indigo is a "pop manifesto." …

In a special holiday edition of Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle talks to both Michael McDonald and Jake Shimabukuro about their respective upcoming …

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle talks with Chaz Bundwick, also known as Toro y Moi, about his upcoming album, Outer Peace, and how it ties …

On today's special '90s trio episode of Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle speaks with Kristin Hersh, Buffalo Tom's Bill Janovitz, and Belly's Tanya Donelly about new releases, an exciting rebirth for the artists 20 years …

This Wednesday’s Kyle Meredith With... features Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, who speaks with Kyle Meredith about the major 50-year anniversaries of …

On today's Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle speaks with Ingrid Michaelson about the release of her very first Christmas album, Songs for the Season, and …

On today's episode of Kyle Meredith With..., Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello discusses the process of creating his new solo record The Atlas …

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., Darius Rucker discusses the 25th anniversary of 1994's Cracked Rear View and how 1998's Musical Chairs planted the seeds for his future in country music. On that topic, Rucker also …

This Friday on Kyle Meredith With…, Kyle Meredith speaks with three major guests about the albums they released in 1993 and what they’ve been up to …

This Wednesday's edition of Kyle Meredith With... features Kyle's interview with former Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears, during which the singer …

Kyle Meredith speaks with English singer-songwriter Richard Ashcroft, best known as the lead singer of The Verve, who discusses his near-20-year-long …

This Friday on Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle offers up a special trio of interviews with legends Todd Rundgren, Uriah Heep, and The Guess Who.

Rundgren discusses his forthcoming memoir, The Individualist, his recent …

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., Tash Sultana talks about their new record Flow State, an LP chock-full of long-form jams and landscapes painted …

Kyle Meredith speaks with renowned country and blues musician Lucinda Williams about her latest release, Vanished Gardens, an Americana jazz …

On today's special trio episode of Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle speaks with three bands who released critical albums in the year 1988: James, Big Country, and The Church. James' Tim Booth talks about the humanitarian …

Today's episode of Kyle Meredith With... features classic rock legend Steve Lukather of Toto, who talks about everything from the "pamphlet …

This Monday’s Kyle Meredith With…Deer Tick’s John Joseph McCauley breaks down the band's upcoming compilation, Mayonnaise. The singer-songwriter also …

This Friday on Kyle Meredith With…, Kyle Meredith speaks with three big guests about their new music and recent placements in television shows. Gregory Alan Isakov discusses how nature inspires his writing, his …

On today's episode of Kyle Meredith With..., J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. talks with Kyle about his new solo record, Elastic Days, a love for drumming, …

Kyle Meredith sits down with Young the Giant frontman Sameer Gadhia to discuss their new record, Mirror Master. Gadhia not only talks about the loneliness and complexity of the selfie era, but also the "romanticism of …

This Halloween episode of Kyle Meredith With... features an interview with heavy metal band Gwar’s current frontman, Blothar, who dives into the …

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., Melissa Etheridge talks about the legacy of Yes I Am, her groundbreaking album released 25 years ago, and what we can expect from her next album, which will be out early next year. …

This Friday on Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle chats with modern pop legend Elvis Costello about his new album, Look Now, which was released earlier this …

Folk and rock legend David Crosby joins Kyle Meredith With... to discuss his new record, Here If You Listen, and the process of writing it, which …

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On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., Rostam Batmanglij touches on his debut record and recent collaboration with Hamilton Leithauser, the inherently …

Kyle Meredith sits down with Joan Jett and Kenny Laguna for this Monday's episode of Kyle Meredith With....  Jett discusses her experience …

This Friday's episode of Kyle Meredith With... features Third Eye Blind frontman Stephan Jenkins, who discusses the difference in public perception of the band versus their own opinion of themselves — Jenkins believes …

Kyle Meredith talks to new star Alice Merton about her sudden rise to fame with the soulful European chart-topper "No Roots" and the press tirade …

Kyle Meredith is joined by singer-songwriter Hozier to talk about his recent EP, Nina Cried Power, and its debt to a bevy of strong female influences. For those waiting for more Hozier, the artist also confirms his …

Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman of The Byrds discuss the 50th anniversary of their old band's Sweetheart of the Rodeo record. They also talk about …

Sting and Shaggy join Kyle Meredith this week to talk about their recent joint reggae album, 44/876, and the joy of sharing the spotlight. They also …

On this installment of Kyle Meredith With..., Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane of Mumford & Sons discuss the dark themes of their new record, Delta. They also take listeners behind the scenes of their new arena stage show …

On this special episode of Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle speaks with Jake Luppen of Hippo Campus, Chrissy Tashjian of Thin Lips, and The Bamboos’ Lance Ferguson to explore mental health in the musical process ahead of …

Cautious Clay sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his journey as a musician and finding his voice through instinct and experimentation. Clay …

Kyle Meredith rounds up veteran rock acts Local H, Cowboy Junkies, and Shawn Mullins to discuss their classic albums, update fans on their new …

American music icon Michael McDonald sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss his recent album, Wide Open, the story behind opening track "Hail Mary", and the themes of aging throughout the record. McDonald also talks …

Cinjun Tate of Remy Zero joins Kyle Meredith to discuss the 20-year anniversary of Villa Elaine, working with Benmont Tench of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, soundtracking both Garden State and Smallville, and …

Twenty years after her landmark album Little Plastic Castle, seasoned songwriter and activist Ani DiFranco speaks with Kyle Meredith about the “prophetic” qualities of songwriting, the vital importance of getting into …

Lenny Kravitz, a singer and spiritual force of nature, talks with Kyle Meredith about his new album, Raise Vibration, and the value of music in …

The National’s Aaron Dessner joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his Big Red Machine collaboration with Justin Vernon, the story of his artist …

Kyle talks to The Afghan Whigs’ Greg Dulli about his band's classic album 1965, recording with the great Alex Chilton, and future prospects for both …

Kyle Meredith is joined by Interpol frontman Paul Banks to discuss the ins and outs of the band’s latest record, Marauder. Banks recounts how …

Kyle Meredith chats with hip-hop stalwart Del the Funky Homosapien about his latest collaborative record with Amp Live, Gate 13, and his road to …

Today on Kyle Meredith With…, Kyle sits down with E from Eels to talk about his new album, The Deconstructionist, his four-year hiatus between albums, and anniversaries for Broken Toy Shop and Electro-Shock Blues. They …

Today on Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle sits down with The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion frontman to talk about his upcoming first solo album and the …

In this week's installment of Kyle Meredith With..., MC5 guitarist and punk legend Wayne Kramer speaks about his new book, The Hard Stuff, his experiences in jail and with law enforcement, and the realities of Detroit …

Kyle Meredith is joined by Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard to discuss their forthcoming record, Thank You for Today, his friendship with late Frightened Rabbit founder Scott Hutchinson, as well as the 20th …

Kyle Meredith is joined by Jimmy Eat World frontman Jim Adkins to discuss their two new songs, “Love Never” and “Have Heart”, which also led to a reflection on how writing about love over time can change. 

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Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner joins Kyle Meredith to discuss their latest album, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino. Turner dishes on the album’s creation, writing process, and what it was like to introduce the …

Kyle Meredith speaks with Jim Reid of The Jesus and Mary Chain about the band's upcoming tour with Nine Inch Nails, 2017's Damage and Joy, and the possibility of new music. Reid also talks about the anniversary of their …

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Kyle Meredith speaks with Nash Kato and Eddie "King" Roeser of Urge Overkill about the experience of moving to a major label for Saturation after an indie past and creating a bigger sound for themselves with those …

Indie rock stalwarts Matt and Kim talk to Kyle Meredith about their brand-new album, Almost Everyday, and its exaggerated themes of mortality stemming from Kim tearing an ACL onstage in Mexico in 2017. They also delve …

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Jenny Lewis joins Kyle Meredith to chat about her band Nice as Fuck, a documentary on her solo album Acid Tongue, and her former band Rilo Kiley’s …

Arcade Fire’s Will Butler speaks with Kyle Meredith about his "disco town halls" and connecting with local audiences on a personal and political …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

America’s Dewey Bunnell joins Kyle Meredith to discuss their collaboration with producer George Martin, the global impact of performing under the …

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 …

Sheryl Crow sits down with Kyle Meredith and announces that a collaborative album featuring Stevie Nicks, Don Henley, and others will be released …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

Legendary guitarist Johnny Marr talks to Kyle Meredith about his new solo album, Call the Comet, and how Depeche Mode influenced several of the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Legendary country folk singer-songwriter shares stories of Dan Auerbach's poker nights, his mutual Jason Isbell adoration, Phil Spector asking his …

Walk the Moon lead singer Nicholas Petricca talks about the recent turmoil that inspired the band's latest album, What If Nothing. Petricca reveals …

Lou Barlow of Sebadoh and Dinosaur Jr. fame gives an update on his current ongoings in this installment of Kyle Meredith With.... He reveals plans to make a new Sebadoh album and explains why he has yet to actually hear …

Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament discusses his solo album, Heaven/Hell, how he came to meet and work with Angel Olsen, and all the stories behind "Safe …

Mike Mills discusses his work in the classical world, Scott Aukerman's REM podcast, and how it's a shame there isn't a new REM record, what with the current white house. He also celebrates the 10th anniversary of …

Kyle speaks with Otis Williams, the last surviving member of The Temptations. They discuss the new album, All The Time, how it came about, the three originals, and how they chose the covers. Otis recalls hanging out …

Join WFPK's Kyle Meredith for an interview series where he speaks to a wide breadth of musicians. Meredith digs deep into the artist's work to find out how the music is made and where their journey is going, from …

Veteran reggae musician Ziggy Marley explains why he doesn't like the word "optimistic." He also reveals how touring behind his father's iconic album, Exodus, influenced his forthcoming album. 

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On the heels of their first-ever Grammy win, Portugal. the Man talk to Kyle Meredith about their new-found stardom, their passion for environmental …

The legendary indie rocker discusses his forthcoming album with The Jicks, Sparkle Hard. He also talks the possibility of a Jicks best-of collection, …

The legendary rocker discusses the 20th anniversary of Version 2.0, plans to release a new album in 2019, and being a role model for younger female …

Stewart and Lauper discuss their upcoming co-headlining tour of North America, plus Stewart reveals details of his forthcoming solo album, Blood Red …

The MGMT co-founder discusses the band's new album, Little Dark Age, their evolution over the last decade, and why they still hold their smash debut,

The CHVRCHES frontwoman discusses working with producer Greg Kurstin on the band’s new album, Love Is Dead; spending time in the studio with Dave …

The Decemberists frontman discusses the release of the band's new album, I'll Be Your Girl. Meloy reveals how The Cure and New Order inspired the sound of the album, explains the album's title, and reveals why Special …

The Semisonic frontman discusses the 20th anniversary of Feeling Strangely Fine and the success of singles like "Closing Time" and "Secret Smile". He …

The former Talking Heads frontman discusses his first new solo album in 14 years, American Utopia, as well as his relationship with Brian Eno and …

Kyle Meredith talks with Genesis members Tony Banks and Steve Hackett about both their new projects, Banks's orchestral record, 5, and Hackett's Wurthering Nights: Live In Birmingham. Both give their thoughts on a …

Franz Ferdinand's frontman Alex Kapranos talks about their new LP, Always Ascending, and how it's characters from American literature and film reflects present societal concerns, Greek dance music, and (temporarily) …

Robert Plant discusses his Carry Fire LP, his work with Alison Krauss and Patty Griffin, the importance of rock music in his life, and Led Zeppelin's 50th anniversary.

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Moby discusses Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt, it's lead single "Like A Motherless Child" and it's ties back to his own mother, as well as …