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Belle and Sebastian singer-songwriter Stuart Murdoch calls up Kyle Meredith for the insights into The Days of Bagnold Summer, which serves as the band's new album and soundtrack for the movie of the same name. There is discussion on the attraction of coming-of-age films, how the LP came from an idea for an instrumental record, and the loneliness of a harmonica. We also hear about their recent performance of If You're Feeling Sinister and having their own cruise. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana gives Kyle Meredith a call to reminisce on the original Woodstock, his 1969 debut album, and his 1999 comeback record, Supernatural, particularly its gigantic hit single "Smooth". He also discusses his new album, Africa Speaks, namely how Rick Rubin helped bring the concept to life, giving Spanish vocalist Buika the reins to sing, and what African music means in today's political environment. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith catches up with three artists backstage at Forecastle 2019. We first hear from Cautious Clay, who tells the story of finding his stage name from Louisville native Muhammad Ali as well as the comeback of the flute. Then Sunflower Bean sits down to discuss rock's stronghold in Europe, their great fashion attire, and activism. Finally, Israel Nash rounds up the trio with talk on his latest album, Lifted, its connections with the '60s and today, in addition to hosting a festival in his backyard. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dawes celebrates their 10th anniversary as a band in 2019. In celebration, today's episode of Kyle Meredith revisits 10 years of interviews with the band, touching upon nearly every one of their albums and eras. First up is a new sit-down with with Taylor Goldsmith, who discusses this year's tour and what their plans are for the next album ("a more live sounding record"). From there, it's conversations from 2017 (We're All Gonna Die), 2015 (All Your Favorite Bands), 2013 (Stories Don't End), 2012 (Nothing Is Wrong), and even a 2011 chat about Goldsmith's side project Middle Brother. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hatchie singer-songwriter Harriette Pilbeam calls Kyle Meredith to discuss her debut LP, Keepsake. We also hear about her obsession with Love Island, adding mystery into songs like "Unwanted Guest", and the obscured artwork of the album. She also digresses on writing as an exercise, the desire to compose for other artists, the challenge to bring some of these songs to the stage, and the status of her other outfit, Babaganouj. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The always entertaining Delbert McClinton calls up Kyle Meredith to discuss the stories behind Tall, Dark, and Handsome. We hear about how McClinton splits his time in his Mexico home, his thoughts on the current political climate of Central America and the US, as well as the struggle of making it in Nashville, working with his kids, and getting his own star on an Austin sidewalk. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Preservation Hall Jazz Band's Ben Jaffe speaks with Kyle Meredith about their new album, A Tuba To Cuba, and its accompanying documentary directed by Danny Clinch. They also discuss the history and similarities between Cuba and New Orleans, the political undertones of the trip, and their history of collaborations with My Morning Jacket and Foo Fighters. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dhani Harrison speaks with Kyle Meredith about his single "Motorways (Erase It)". He also digresses on his dual life scoring films and documentaries (see: The Case Against Adnan Syed, Beautiful Creatures, Dogs), traveling to Antartica for environmental observations, guesting on new albums from UNKLE and Perry Farrell, and when we might hear from Fistful of Mercy again. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Cult's Ian Astbury and Kyle Meredith take a deep dive into the 1989 album, Sonic Temple. Together, they discuss its big rock sound and how its DNA intersects with Joy Division, The Doors, Def Jam, the Beat authors, the art side of NYC, and the then-developing Seattle scene. Astbury also revisits meeting Sonic Youth, recording with Debbie Harry, and listening to the new Thom Yorke and Billie Eilish. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bill Callahan gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss Shepherd in a Sheepskin Vest and how marriage and fatherhood affected his writing, as well as the importance of dreams in his lyrics. We also hear about the movie High Fidelity being an entry point in his catalog for many fans. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Creedence Clearwater Revisited/Revival bassist Stu Cook calls up Kyle Meredith to talk about the band's second life and why it's time to put it to rest. We also hear about their association with The Big Lebowski and Stephen King, the 50th anniversary of Woodstock '69, and the pair of Roky Erickson records that Cook produced in the '80s. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Billy Bob Thornton and J.D. Andrew give Kyle Meredith a ring to talk about Spark, the latest record from The Boxmasters. The LP was the last to be produced by The Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick, and we hear not only about the importance of his talents, but the band's own history with the Fab Four. We also hear about the parallels between the '60s and current day in their lyrical themes of politics and homelessness. And finally, the band says there are more records already finished, which we could hear sooner than later. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Faye Webster gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss her latest LP, Atlanta Millionaires Club, and the relationship that weaves throughout the album. We also check in on how she's coping with a heavier tour schedule, her Atlanta Braves fandom, and having her own line of yo-yos. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gin Blossoms frontman Robin Wilson gives Kyle Meredith a shout to discuss their summer tour, last year's Mixed Reality, and the possibility of a new record next year. He also revisits the time he fronted KISS on Letterman, while also teasing plans to front and record with The Smithereens. However, both have the most fun talking about their respective worship of Athens, GA legends R.E.M.. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nick Lowe gives Kyle Meredith the rundown on his latest EP and tour with Los Straightjackets. He shares the story behind "Love Starvation" and "Trombone" and how far back in his musical past he'll look for inspiration. The two also discuss recording Labour of Lust and Dave Edmunds' Repeat When Necessary at the same time, the lasting impact of Rockpile, and the 30th anniversary of his comeback album, The Impossible Bird. Lowe also tells us of a biography that's due out in the fall and plans for the next EP. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

311 founder Nick Hexum calls up Kyle Meredith to give the lowdown on the band's new album, Voyager. Together, they discuss why they work with two producers, catering to fans of their old style while also pushing for new sounds, and the controversy surrounding the album's lead single "Crossfire". Afterward, we hear about the band's line of edibles and plans for their 30th anniversary next year. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duff McKagan gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss his solo album, Tenderness, and its heavy themes from homelessness to activism and history repeating itself. McKagan also tells us about how Shooter Jennings helped bring the sound together, taking inspiration from Greg Dulli and Mark Lanegan, and how all of this may influence the next Guns N' Roses album. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Patton Oswalt gives Kyle Meredith a call during his summer tour to talk about The Secret Life of Pets 2, working with Harrison Ford, true crime, MST3K, and his work on both AP Bio and Happy. We also hear that this current tour will lead to his next special, possibly due out later this year. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Iron and Wine singer-songwriter Sam Beam gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss pairing up with Calexico once again on Years To Burn. We hear how their styles influence each other, their history, and what the tour will sound like. Later on, we hear about the deluxe edition Our Endless Numbered Days that Iron & Wine just released, stories behind the demos, and one of the LP's most popular songs, "Naked As We Came". For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith jumps on the phone for two interviews with Incubus to talk about the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough album, 1999's Make Yourself. Frontman Brandon Boyd and bassist Ben Kenney discuss the creation of the landmark album, the current tour, and the new single they're about to drop. We also hear about about how the band came to grips with fame and the time they briefly saw a therapist. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy