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Neck Deep’s Ben Barlow joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the band’s new self-titled album. The frontman discusses taking their sound “back to their roots” and making the tough decision to scrap the work they had been doing halfway in Los Angeles, and, instead, doing a self-produced LP back home in Wales, as well as the plan to purposefully try to make a pure pop-punk album and what that means in the scope of their catalog. Barlow goes on to talk about including a Beatles sendup in the single “Heartbreak of the Century,” the trick to getting political songs right, as in the case of their track “We Need More Bricks,” and documenting the discovery of aliens in “Take Me With You”.Listen to Neck Deep’s Ben Barlow 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

Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy join Kyle Meredith to talk about covering R.E.M.'s Murmur album for a February tour. Shannon, known for The Shape of Water, Revolutionary Road, and recently with George & Tammy, and Narducy who spends time with Bob Mould, Superchunk, and Split Single, discuss why they decided to cover the classic 1983 LP, finding the album Document as their entry point when they were younger, and how the cooler music would find them in their youth. Shannon also talks about some of the challenges of deciphering Michael Stipe’s lyrics, while Narducy jokes about a few of Peter Buck’s more difficult guitar parts. The pair also let us know that they plan to play more than just the debut album, with follow-up Reckoning getting a spotlight as well, and the possibility of Michael Shannon doing another album with his band Corporal.Listen to Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscri

Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker of Sleater-Kinney catch up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Little Rope, a record that was completed in the aftermath of a deadly car accident involving Brownstein's mother and stepfather in Italy in late 2022. The Sleater-Kinney members discuss how the emotionally personal album felt like it had higher stakes, the choice to open with the dark and sinister “Hell,” and being very specific about the sounds they were going for with producer John Congleton. We also hear about Corin’s vocal approaches, especially on a collection that finds her taking the lead more than any other S-K album, having actress J. Smith Cameron star in the video for “Say It Like You Mean It,” and how even the darkest moments lead to a final sliver of hope by the end of the journey.Listen to Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker of Sleater-Kinney 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 podcas

Eduardo Franco joins Kyle Meredith to talk about starring in Jake Johnson’s Self Reliance, a film that follows a disillusioned man who receives an invitation to win $1 million by taking part in a reality television game on the dark web. The Stranger Things actor talks about how he landed the part and came up with the right tone for his Production Assistant character, as well as his own thoughts on the bigger message of the movie and if he would get into a limo that had Andy Samberg offering a ride with no details. Franco also gives us an answer to whether or not he’s in Stranger Things 5 (Franco wasn’t included in the cast photo, leading to much mystery), and some small details on his part in the upcoming a24 movie, Y2K.Listen to Eduardo Franco 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

Jack Antonoff joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the new Bleachers self-titled album. The songwriter/super-producer discusses the band’s direct threads to his 2000s group, Steel Train, what the original title for this record "Tribute Living" said about the themes heard within, and how he sees each album as a movie. Antonoff also shares his thoughts on society heading towards a new kind of monoculture, the heartbreaking moments from his past that still share a narration in his current songs, which of his new songs he thinks is the best he’s ever written, and why he says that Lana Del Rey has “a perfect voice.”Listen to Jack Antonoff 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

Peter Capaldi & Tom Moutchi join Kyle Meredith to talk about the new Apple TV+ series, Criminal Record, a powerful, character-driven drama set in the heart of contemporary London which picks up when an anonymous phone call draws two brilliant detectives into a confrontation over an old murder case – one a young woman in the early stages of her career, the other a well-connected man determined to protect his legacy. Capaldi, known for his work in Dr. Who and The Suicide Squad, discusses his fondness for crime dramas, how this series highlights misogyny and racism, and what it was like to play an unlikeable character who represents a London quickly becoming out of step with the times. Moutchi, for his part, tells us about playing someone who spends the majority of his screen time inside of a prison and the pent-up aggression his character bottles inside. Both actors are also musicians, so of course we get an update on their future plans there as well.Listen to Peter Capaldi & Tom Moutchi chat about all

Mckenna Grace joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her latest single, “Natalie,” as well as reprising her role in the upcoming Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. The actress/musician discusses how she wrote the new song as a tribute to her friend Xochitl Gomez, basing her recent EPs on different genres (pop-punk for Bittersweet 16 and folk for Autumn Leaves), and wanting to make a metal album. In fact, Grace namechecks System of a Down as one of her current favorite bands, but not to be boxed in, also names Taylor Swift’s Folklore as her all-time favorite album, along with Blondeshell’s 2023 release and Alanis Morrisette’s Under Rug Swept. Grace goes on to tell us what it’s like returning to the Ghostbusters franchise and how her character has grown, as well as the jam sessions she had with co-stars Finn Wolfhard and Paul Rudd during downtime on the shoot.Listen to Mckenna Grace 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 y

We're taking a few weeks off here on Kyle Meredith W..., but wanted to thank you for listening in this year by sharing some of our favorite interviews from 2023. We'll be back with brand new episodes on January 8th. For now, here's my chat with Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament.Here are the original show notes:Janelle Monáe rings in to talk with Kyle Meredith about her latest album, The Age of Pleasure. The musician/actress tells us the importance of the opening line “I’m not the same” and how it speaks for the LP, having Grace Jones and Sister Nancy as guests, the inspiration she took from Busby Berkley, and the importance of featuring Brown and Black people on 8mm and 16mm film. Monáe also tells us about her next role starring as Josephine Baker in A24’s upcoming De La Resistance during a time when the artist was a spy.Listen to Janelle Monáe chat about all this and more in the new episode. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with a

We're taking a few weeks off here on Kyle Meredith W..., but wanted to thank you for listening in this year by sharing some of our favorite interviews from 2023. We'll be back with brand new episodes on January 8th. For now, here's my chat with Andy Taylor.Here are the original show notes: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

We're taking a few weeks off here on Kyle Meredith W..., but wanted to thank you for listening in this year by sharing some of our favorite interviews from 2023. We'll be back with brand new episodes on January 8th. For now, here's my chat with Josh Homme, the frontman of Queens of the Stone Age.Here are the original show notes:Josh Homme, the frontman of Queens of the Stone Age, reunites with Kyle Meredith in a discussion about the band's upcoming album, In Times New Roman, their first release since 2017. Homme shares his approach to creating music for all stereotypes and delves into the concept of how our musical preferences evolve as adults, often embracing the music we may have despised in our youth. Homme reveals that he is essentially soundtracking his own life, which he describes as pretty crazy at present. Furthermore, Homme explores the more aggressive moments featured on the new album, delving into his thoughts on the existential question of why we exist. He also discusses the use of

We're taking a few weeks off here on Kyle Meredith W..., but wanted to thank you for listening in this year by sharing some of our favorite interviews from 2023. We'll be back with brand new episodes on January 8th. For now, here's my chat with Dolly Parton.Here are the original show notes:Dolly Parton joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new album, Rockstar, new book Behind The Seams: My Life in Rhinestones, and induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The country music legend dishes on how she chose the songs for the album based on some of her husband’s favorite classics and how she modeled her early costumes and looked after a local woman in her hometown. Parton also digs into the song "World On Fire," one of a handful of original songs on the 30-track LP, and how it looks at the issues in today’s news and society, as well as why she chose to re-record “My Blue Tears” with Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon, how she tried to reunite Led Zeppelin, and how her humble beginnings in the mo

We're taking a few weeks off here on Kyle Meredith W..., but wanted to thank you for listening in this year by sharing some of our favorite interviews from 2023. We'll be back with brand new episodes on January 8th. For now, here's my chat with Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament.Here are the original show notes:Les Claypool catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about bringing back Colonel Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade for a summer tour, in which they’ll be playing Pink Floyd’s Animals in full, as well as talking about the new lineup that includes Sean Ono Lennon as part of the band. The Primus frontman goes on to tell us why he’s playing Animals in full for the first time in 20 years, the possibility of covering a Tool album, and recently fronting a band made up of Tool members for a charity event. Claypool also discusses last year’s Primus EP, maybe doing another Frog Brigade LP, finishing up the next Claypool Lennon Delirium album, and working more with Billy Strings.Listen to Les Claypool

We're taking a few weeks off here on Kyle Meredith W..., but wanted to thank you for listening in this year by sharing some of our favorite interviews from 2023. We'll be back with brand new episodes on January 8th. For now, here's my chat with Keanu Reeves.Here are the original show notes:After 20 years apart, Dogstar are back as the trio consisting of Keanu Reeves, Bret Domrose, and Robert Mailhouse. The trio sat down with Kyle Meredith to talk about their new single, "Everything Turns Around," and the songs that will be featured on their upcoming album. The band discussed the journey to making new music, how their 90s songs feel like a different band, and the artists of the 70s and 80s such as Echo & The Bunnymen and Big Star that find influence in the tracks. Keanu goes on to mention how much he’s liking the band Alvvays as well as the importance of The Jesus and Mary Chain’s Psychocandy, while Bret and Robert recount a recent Neil Young show they attended, and then all three recou

We're taking a few weeks off here on Kyle Meredith W..., but wanted to thank you for listening in this year by sharing some of our favorite interviews from 2023. We'll be back with brand new episodes on January 8th. For now, here's my chat with Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament.Here are the original show notes:Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about the debut album, Catastrophic Metamorphic, that’s just arrived from his side project Deaf Charlie, a collaboration with former Fitz and the Tantrums drummer John Wicks. The singer-bassist tells us the duo’s origin story, finding their sound, and stories behind several of the songs. Of course, Ament also gives us some details on the next Pearl Jam album, how advice that Neil Young gave them has applied to the moment, and when the album might make its way out, as well as a bit of talk of the 1998 album, Yield, with its 25th anniversary in mind.Listen to Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via Yo

David Alan Grier joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his work in the latest film version of The Color Purple, as well as working alongside Eddie Murphy for the first time in 30 years in the recently released Candy Cane Lane. The comedy and drama legend tells us how, early on, he based the rhythm of his career off of what he saw Michael Keaton doing in the 80s, what it was like getting to play Santa Claus in the Prime Video film, and the uncomfortable clock costume he wore in the live-on-stage version of Beauty & The Beast. Grier then digs into his role in The Color Purple, a story he had auditioned twice for in the past for the original 1985 film as well as the Broadway version. Grier discusses portraying Shug’s dad, the Rev. Samuel Avery, and what it's like to record the music before acting the role. We also get to hear about joining the cast of A Soldier’s Play for the 3rd time and his next movie, The American Society of Magical Negroes.Listen to David Alan Grier chat about all this and more in the ne

Michiel Huisman joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon, which features a colony on the edge of the galaxy that finds itself threatened by the armies of the tyrannical government, who then dispatch a young woman with a mysterious past to seek out warriors from neighboring planets to help them take a stand. Huisman, who’s spent time in Game of Thrones and The Haunting of Hill House, discusses what it means to act inside of a space opera, finding his “simple farmer” character, and what it's like to act for Zack Snyder. The actor goes on to talk about not getting overwhelmed by the scope of the story, having fun off-camera, and acting opposite Ed Skrein, who he famously replaced in Game of Thrones.This month, we’re on a mission to spread the word about Kyle Meredith W... far and wide, and you’re our secret weapon. If you love our show as much as we like bringing it to you, we need you to hop over to Apple Podcasts, hit the follow button, and leave us a review. Not only is it a quick and ea

Gracie Abrams catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her Grammy nomination (Best New Artist), debut album Good Riddance, and the work she’s continuing with Aaron Dessner on her next LP. The singer-songwriter tells us about getting a call from fellow nominee Noah Kahan after hearing the news, how she now hears the record after touring it for a year, and why this set of songs was so much more personal than her earlier work. Abrams also discusses how her writing changed after meeting and working with Dessner, what the next record will sound like, the additional tracks that make up the deluxe edition of Good Riddance, her contribution to The Buccaneers soundtrack, and the heightened experience of opening for Taylor Swift.This month, we’re on a mission to spread the word about Kyle Meredith W... far and wide, and you’re our secret weapon. If you love our show as much as we like bringing it to you, we need you to hop over to Apple Podcasts, hit the follow button, and leave us a review. Not only is it a quick a

Niousha Noor joins Kyle Meredith to talk about The Persian Version. The film, loosely based on Maryam Keshavarz’s life, also stars Layla Mohammadi and tells the story of a young, gay Iranian-American woman who is often at odds with her family, particularly with her mother, and especially after getting pregnant from a one-night stand with a Hedwig and the Angry Inch actor. The actress discusses how the film focuses on an immigrant family in ways that we don’t usually get to see on screen and the combative relationship between the mother and daughter. Noor also tells us how music plays such a big part of the movie, from 80s pop to 2000s indie rock (Rostam Batmanglij was the music supervisor), how she was an N*SYNC fan back in the day, and that she recorded her own Persian version of Damien Rice’s “Under The Tongue” that she plans to release soon.This month, we’re on a mission to spread the word about Kyle Meredith W... far and wide, and you’re our secret weapon. If you love our show as much as we like bringing

Nathan Stewart-Jarrett & Niamh Algar join Kyle Meredith to talk about their roles in the Disney Plus/Hulu series Culprits. The show focuses on a team of specialists who commit a heist, but unlike most movies of this genre, our story kicks off where most crime stories end: after a high-stakes heist, when the crew of elite criminals have gone their separate ways and have tried to leave their old lives behind. Past and present collide when a ruthless assassin starts targeting them one by one. Why are they being stalked, who is behind the mayhem, and will they be able to find one another in time to protect themselves and the people they love?The actors take us through why they loved the fresh take, but also the importance of the story of a queer family that Stewart-Jarrett’s character is trying to settle down and find normalcy within the aftermath of the crime. Algar also discusses the difficulty of tagging any of these people as good or bad and how she finds truth in her own complicated structure as The Spec

Erasure’s Vince Clarke joins Kyle Meredith to talk Songs of Silence, his very first solo album that finds the Erasure (and Depeche Mode and Yaz) legend pointing towards drone and ambient music. The synth-pop artist tells us how the record, almost an accident, came to be, taking inspiration from Blade Runner 2049, and why ambient music is having a real moment right now. Clarke goes on to discuss how his videos give the songs another dimension, adapting an old union folk song, a desire to work with Phillip Glass, and where they are with the next Erasure album.This month, we’re on a mission to spread the word about Kyle Meredith W... far and wide, and you’re our secret weapon. If you love our show as much as we like bringing it to you, we need you to hop over to Apple Podcasts, hit the follow button, and leave us a review. Not only is it a quick and easy way to show your support, but it’ll also give you the chance to win some exclusive Consequence merch. Just follow this link to our Google Form and submit your i