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Jack Johnson catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Meet the Moonlight, an album that finds Jack reflecting the darkness of the past few years through the optimistic filter that he’s known for.  The singer-songwriter discusses working with Blake Mills, writing as a reaction, digging into Greg Brown and JJ Cale’s catalog, and singing the bass line from Zepplin’s "Dazed and Confused" through a beer bottle. Johnson also tells us about his new Learning Farm that focuses on environmental education, as well as his latest green initiative with this year’s tour and collaborations with local nonprofits. (Get tickets to that tour here.) Plus, he touches on how surfing informs his music, and celebrating the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Brushfire Fairytales. Listen now, or watch the full chat via Consequence. Make sure 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. --- This episode i

Scott Ian and Pearl Aday drop into Kyle Meredith With… to talk about the latest album from Motor Sister, Get Off. The pair talk about how they decided to take the band much further than just a tribute act to Mother Superior, playing in a different style compared to Anthrax, recording an homage to KISS with the song “Time’s Up,” while and the mystery artists set in Aday's sights in the song “Come for You.” The interview also has a cameo from the husband-and-wife duo’s son, Revel, who talks about his band Honeybee and their new single “Get Out of My Head." Ian also gives us an update on Anthrax’s next album and upcoming tour with Black Label Society to celebrate their 40th anniversary (tickets for which are available here). Listen to Scott Ian and Pearl Aday discuss Motor Sister's Get Off, their stylistic influences, and more now, or via Consequence. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network fo

Chris Parnell joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Senior Year, the new Netflix movie that stars Rebel Wilson as a high school cheerleader who wakes up from a 20 year coma to go back to school with her 2002 mindset still intact. Parnell also talks about his his infamous portrayal of Dr. Spaceman on 30 Rock, as well as the famous Natalie Portman SNL digital short, what we can expect from the upcoming 13th season of Archer, and his cameo in Disney’s Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers. Listen to Chris Parnell discuss Senior Year, 30 Rock, Saturday Night Live, and more above, or watch video of the interview at Consequence. Then, make sure 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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ray LaMontagne catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Monovision, his 2020 LP that is finally getting its supporting tour. (Get tickets to that "The Monovision Tour" here!) The singer-songwriter talks about re-recording “I Was Made to Love You” with Sierra Ferrell, being a creature of habit, and his work-life balance. LaMontagne also gives us a story about being complimented on his harmonica playing by Willie Nelson's harmonica player, Mickey Raphael. Listen to Ray LaMontagne discuss Monovision, getting back on the road, and more above. Then, make sure 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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Soccer Mommy’s Sophie Allison catches up with Kyle Meredith for an interview about her newly announced record, Sometimes, Forever. The indie singer-songwriter touches on how her sound has one foot in the past and one in the present, referencing The Smiths in the way she wanted to record the record, and choosing to write more biographical than character-based songs. Allison also tells us about incorporating her love of horror into the music - particularly on “Following Eyes," which is meant to be a spooky ghost story - and writing a song in the vein of PJ Harvey for The Turning soundtrack. Listen to Soccer Mommy Sometimes, Forever, her songwriting influences, and more above, or watch the conversation via Consequence. Then, make sure 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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Advertisin

Toro y Moi sits down for a chat with Kyle Meredith about Mahal, an album that touches on his Filipino heritage while also commenting on the world at large. The artist also known as Chaz Bundick talks about the repurposed WWII-era Jeep that he bought and how it ties into the record, landing on a '70s psychedelic soul and funk sound for the LP, and how he sees this as a sister album to 2015’s What For?. He also tells us why he wrote a thank you to the postal service, comments on the digital era and how we consume content, having Ruban Nielson from Unknown Mortal Orchestra back as a guest, and his plans to release instrumental versions of all of his albums on their 10th anniversaries. Listen to Toro y Moi's interview about Mahal, his psychedelic influences, and more above, or watch the conversation via Consequence. Then, make sure 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. --- This e

Suki Waterhouse joins Kyle Meredith to discuss her debut album, I Can’t Let Go. The actress/musician tells us about looking to Lucinda Williams and Sharon Van Etten for inspiration, distancing herself from the original emotions that the songs were written about, the self-sabotaging moments in "Devil I Know," and the voyeuristic nature of the Internet. Waterhouse also digs into her upcoming role in the TV adaptation of Daisy Jones & The Six, digging into Fleetwood Mac and '70s rock for the role, and her upcoming tour with Father John Misty (get tickets here!). Listen to Suki Waterhouse discuss I Can't Let Go, Daisy Jones & The Six, and more above, or watch the conversation via Consequence. Then, make sure 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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Advertising Inquir

Simple Plan’s Pierre Bouvier joins Kyle Meredith to discuss Harder Than It Looks, the sixth album from the Canadian band. The pop punk legend discusses going back to their roots,how this new record arrives on the 20th anniversary of their debut, their current tour with Sum 41, and making a cameo in 2004’s Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen movie New York Minute. Bouvier also gives his thoughts on the new class of pop punk, especially Machine Gun Kelly, Olivia Rodrigo, and Willow. Listen to Pierre Bouvier of Simple Plan discuss their new album, pop punk in 2022, and more above, or watch the conversation via Consequence. Then, make sure 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. Tickets to Simple Plan's tour with Sum 41 can be found here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPriva

Graham Nash catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Graham Nash: Live, a new release that spotlights a complete run through his first two solo albums, Songs for Beginners and Wild Tales. The legendary songwriter talks about the relevancy of songs “Military Madness,” “Oh Camil,” and “Prison Song,” and forever being tied to his late '60s relationship with Joni Mitchell. He also teases a soon-to-be-released solo record. Nash goes on to also discuss about the photographs of his Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young bandmates featured in his new book, A Life in Focus. He talks about their enduring friendship, including  standing together with Neil Young to pull their catalog from Spotify, despite their history of spats. Listen to Graham Nash discuss Graham Nash: Live, his storied career, Neil Young, and more above, or watch the chat via Consequence. Then, make sure 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 al

Ashe drops by Kyle Meredith With… to talk about “Another Man’s Jeans” and how it kicks off an era of new music. The singer-songwriter talks about leaning into the '70s folk-pop rock sound on this single, going for a Tarantino vibe with the new music videos, and how all of this new music finds her owning her confidence. Ashe also tells us a bit about her next single, how last year’s Ashlyn album was a snapshot of post-divorce and losing her brother, and taking control of her career’s direction. Listen to Ashe discuss "Another Man's Jeans," her new '70s inspired era, and more above, or watch the chat via Consequence. Then, make sure 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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/p

Screenwriter Michael Hirst and producer Donald De Line drop by Kyle Meredith With… to talk about Billy the Kid, a new series on EPIX based on the famous American outlaw. Hirst, who also wrote Vikings and The Tudors, talks about his love of historical fiction and why westerns endure, as well as putting a spotlight on depression in a time when that wasn’t thought of as a diagnosis. We also hear about going deeper into the character of Billy, and De Line and Hirst outline their hopes for the next two seasons of the show and where the story can possibly go from here. Listen to Michael Hirst and Donald De Line discuss Billy the Kid, historical fiction, and more above, or watch the discussion at Consequence. Then, make sure 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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Advertising Inquiries: https

Mod Sun sits down with Kyle Meredith about his latest single, "Rich Kids Ruin Everything," a song about championing originality and the copycats on TikTok, and the upcoming album that it’s setting up. The pop punk star discusses what it means to have the genre back at a peak, his decision to put a heavy concentration on music videos, and the upcoming movie he’s done with Machine Gun Kelly called Good Mourning. Mod Sun goes on to talk about being a big fan of Wes Anderson and Bob Dylan, releasing a documentary based on his own life, and what it was like to fall in love with Avril Lavigne while making her latest record, Love Sux. Listen to the new episode now, or watch the whole interview over at Consequence. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Advertising Inquiries: https

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett gives Kyle Meredith a call to talk about his debut solo EP, Portals, and how it was came out of his horror movie exhibition and Metallica's S&M 2.The guitarist also tells us about just discovering prog rock bands like Genesis, Yes, and Jethro Tull, as well as not being much of a fan of The Beatles. He later talks about what it means to have his EP be the first Metallica solo release, and the possibility of eventually playing songs from the effort live.Hammett also discusses if he would do a guest-packed solo album in the vein of Tom Morello’s recent releases, future plans with The Wedding Band (which also features Robert Trujillo), and having more time for creative projects now that he’s seven years sober.Listen to Metallica's Kirk Hammett discuss Portals, his love of progressive rock, and more above. Then, make sure 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 sh

Maren Morris joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her latest album, Humble Quest, and how it tells the story of her road to success using specifically personal stories in the vein of classic '60s and '70s country. Morris also discusses finding her way to happier songs after coming out of a depression, taking inspiration from Jack White as a way to kick her writing into gear, and adding a little darkness to her romantic musical moments. Elsewhere, the Morris talks about the future of The Highwomen, the supergroup that includes Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, and Natalie Hemby. She also touches on the odds that Americana and mainstream country face in modern music, and how the class of musicians in which she finds herself -- including Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves, Eric Church, and Miranda Lambert -- are able to carry more creative freedom into the genre. Listen to Maren Morris discuss Humble Quest, The Highwomen, and more above, or watch the interview via Consequence. You can also revisit Consequence’s

Ben Bridwell of Band of Horses catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Things Are Great, the band's first album in six years. The South Carolina rocker discusses how the LP “almost killed him” with no touring, a divorce from his wife, writing a breakup record knowing that his kids might listen, and masking the truth with tricky wordplay. Bridwell goes on to speak on his disdain for the California town of Coalinga, how there could be a follow-up EP of leftover songs, and the pile of covers the band has tracked. Listen to Band of Horses' Ben Bridwell discuss Things Are Great, its heavily personal content, and more. You can also watch the full interview via Consequence. Then, make sure 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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsP

Gavin DeGraw joins Kyle Meredith to discuss Face the River, his new studio album that serves as a tribute to his late parents. The singer-songwriter tells us about his dad getting to hear the entire LP before passing, working with Dave Cobb as a producer, and wanting to write in the story-style of Bob Seger, Springsteen, and Billy Joel mixed with Sam Cooke and Jimmy Cliff. He also talks about taking chances artistically; playing the record in full during upcoming shows; and the time he found himself on stage with Lars Ulrich, Mike Mills, and John McEnroe. Listen to Gavin DeGraw discuss Face the River, his journey as a storyteller, and more. You can also watch the full interview via the YouTube embed below. Then, make sure 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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Advertising Inquiries: h

Kae Tempest sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss The Line Is a Curve. The UK spoken word poet/novelist/playwright tells us about using characters to work out their own issues, having guests Lianna La Havas and Fontaines DC’s Grian Chatten on the record, and the self-fulfilling prophecy found inside one of the tracks. Tempest also talks about recording the album in one take, three different times, in front of three different single-person audiences of different backgrounds and ages. They also touch on how the record was made to be cyclical, not just for the music to begin where it ends, but also to highlight the perseverance within the lyrics. Listen to Kae Tempest discuss their new album, their artistic process, and more. You can also watch the full interview via Consequence. Don't forget to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and be sure to follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our series. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easi

Alt-J’s Gus Unger-Hamilton catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about The Dream, the band’s fourth album. The English artist discusses how using more voices in their songs adds deeper dimensions, and why the tracks' characters seem to thrive on dramatic monologues. Unger-Hamilton also touches on the recent Beatles documentary lent some inspiration and made him a bigger fan of the band. Elsewhere, he ponders about the band making a film one day, their penchant to sing about death and fandom of true crime, and the upcoming 10th anniversary of their debut LP. Listen to the episode now, or watch the full conversation via Consequence. Also, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows. Alt-J are currently on their US tour with Portugal. The Man. Revisit their Two for the Road conversation here, and pick up tickets for the tour here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to

Frank Turner joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his ninth studio album, FTHC, which recently landed at No. 1 on the UK Album chart. The English singer-songwriter tells us about his "50 States in 50 Days tour" that he’s currently on (get tickets here!), writing about addiction, acceptance, and mortality, and about his friend Scott Hutchison of Frightened Rabbit’s suicide. Turner goes on to talk about wanting to eventually make a classic country record and his appreciation for that genre’s craft. Listen to Frank Turner chat about FTHC, his current tour, and more. You can also watch the full interview via Consequence. Then, make sure 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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

State Champs’ Derek Discanio sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Kings of the New Age, the band’s fourth LP, which he says finds them making their biggest statements yet. The lead singer discusses how the band is the middle child of the pop punk scene, the pros and cons of B-sides, and how the album’s narrator is on a bad path but headed in the right direction. Discanio also talks about the band’s cover of Matchbox Twenty’s "Real World," how they’re not happy with their cover of Shawn Mendes’ "Stitches" being their most streamed track, and plans to cover an early Blink-182 song in the near future. Listen to Derek Discanio of State Champs discuss Kings of the New Age, the pop punk scene, and more. You can also watch the full interview via Consequence. Then, make sure 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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest wa