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The Jesus and Mary Chain’s William Reid joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the band’s new LP, Glasgow Eyes. The guitarist/songwriter tells us how the brothers had to restart recording the album from scratch after their engineer lost the entire original album, how this record lines up with their 40th anniversary and how it speaks to their career, and their eclectic list of influences, which includes prog rock and the Eagles. Reid goes on to discuss how his technical limitations have always driven the band’s sound, why they wrote a tribute to Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground to close out the album, and an update on their upcoming biography, which may come out later this year or next.Listen to The Jesus and Mary Chain’s talk about the band’s new LP, Glasgow Eyes or watch it on YouTube.The band will be touring behind the record beginning in April, and you can get tickets here. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our

The Veronicas join Kyle Meredith to talk about Gothic Summer, the latest release from the Australian twin sisters. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.Lisa and Jessica Origliasso talk about being heavily influenced by their rock upbringing and how the bands from their youth have manifested in their sound. "Our song 'Jungle' is a throwback to something like The B-52's or The Cramps," they say. "[It's] more of the music that we grew up listening to, rather than what you would expect The Veronicas to make for a radio song, if that makes sense."For Gothic Summer, The Veronicas reunited with producer John Feldmen, marking the beginning and ending of different artistic chapters. With the reunion came a reexamination of how the sisters feel about pop music, ultimately exploring the duality of abstract art and pop.Listen to The Veronicas talk about Gothic Summer and their influences. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your f

Game of Thrones actor John Bradley joins Kyle Meredith to talk about starring in Netflix’s 3 Body Problem. Listen to the new wherever you get your podcasts.Bradley discusses reconnecting with Game of Thrones heads David Benioff and D.B. Weiss for the new series, as well as how the process for 3 Body Problem differed from that of the hugely popular HBO show. In particular, he talks about how his role was created with him in mind, which he saw as an opportunity to try and break away from his Samwell Tarly reputation. He even admits to not having terrible interest in the prospect of joining the long-rumored Jon Snow spinoff. Listen to John Bradley talk about 3 Body Problem, the Jon Snow spinoff, and more. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: http://www.tecovas.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Op

Big Thief 's Adrianne Lenker joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new solo album, Bright Future. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.The songwriter discusses recording much of the album in the morning in her bedroom, as well as how such a setting ultimately manifested within the songs (she even left noises from the room in the final mix). Beyond the comfortable recording environment, she also chats about how her recent songwriting class affected her approach, explaining what she learned about herself and her abilities throughout the process.Of the more surprising sources of inspiration for Bright Future was the 1998 film Deep Impact, which she admits has been influencing her since she was seven years old.Listen to Adrianne Lenker talk about Bright Future. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: http://ww

Anna Camp joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Neo-Dome. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.The actress talks about the specifics of her unique character, as well as the sources of inspiration she pulled from for her performance. "They really wanted it to feel a little Coen Brothers-esque," she recalls. To achieve the Coen Brothers vibe, Camp dipped into a southern accent and leaned into the subtle comedy of the script.Camp goes on to talk about the darkness inherent in the role, and how she enjoys playing darker characters in general. Specifically, she speaks to wanting to move away from always playing bubbly women. She's accomplishing that here, as well as with her next few projects, including Bridge Hard and Hysteria.Listen to Camp talk about Neo-Dome and playing darker roles. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Our Sponsors:

The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the band's new album, Happiness Bastards, which marks their first collection of new material since 2009.Inspired by his experience of touring Shake Your Money Maker for its 30th anniversary and the writing of Bob Dylan, Robinson explains how he attempted to take his lyrics to a new level for Happiness Bastards. Looking towards some of the all time greats, Robinson sought to harness the dark romance of rock 'n' roll through stories and images, all while leaving room for the listener's own interpretation.At the same time Robinson was focusing on the album's many tales, he and the band were cranking away in the studio. For the Happiness Bastards sessions, the band wrote many more songs than ultimately don't appear on the record. The artist hints that while these cuts were left on the editing room floor, they could potentially show up on another project.Listen to The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson talk about Happiness Bastard

Director Johan Renck joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Spaceman, the new film starring Adam Sandler and Carey Mulligan that follows an astronaut on a solitary research mission who encounters a mysterious, benevolent spider creature (just don't tell Consequence Senior Entertainment Editor Liz Shannon Miller). Listen to the new episode now, and make sure to follow KMW and write a review to show your love!Renck talks about how directing Sandler in a non-comedic role allowed the two to get to a particularly vulnerable place. They attempted to tap into a zeitgeist of loneliness, a vibe that's only reinforced by the script’s reflection of vanity and narcissism. The filmmaker also discusses his work directing David Bowie's music videos, and whether that late icon would have enjoyed Spaceman.Listen to Johan Renck talk about Spaceman and directing David Bowie now. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; also check out all the other series

5 Seconds of Summer's Luke Hemmings joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his new single, “Shakes." The popstar tells us why it was time to do another solo set, how his writing changes when not with the band, continuing to work with producer Sammy White, and how being in his late 20s with a sense of loneliness drives many of the new songs he’s writing. In fact, Hemmings says that he’s tapped into the melancholy sounds of Damon Albarn, LCD Soundsystem, and Cocteau Twins for inspiration. The Australian singer also discusses 5SOS’s most recent tour and bringing out the giant dice that dictates which deep track they would play, as well as the group’s plans to reconvene later in the year to start working on their next album.Listen to Luke Hemmings talk about all this and more on YouTube above. You can also follow Kyle Meredith With... on your favorite podcast platform, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: http://www.tecovas.comAd

Nick Robinson and Juan Carlos Fresnadillo join Kyle Meredith to talk about the new Millie Bobby Brown-fronted Netflix film, Damsel. Listen to the new episode above, or wherever you get your podcasts.The film tells the story of a dutiful damsel (Brown) who agrees to marry a handsome prince (Robinson), only to find that the royal family has actually recruited her as a sacrifice to repay an ancient debt. Fresnadillo, the film's director, talks of flipping traditional fairytale storytelling upside down, working with the actors, and pulling off nearly half-hour-long shots of Brown. He also touches on how getting Lykke Li to cover Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" elevated the film to a new level.For his part, Robinson talks about his love for playing darker characters, as they challenge him to go in-depth into their motivations. He also talks of working with legendary actors like Robin Wright and what he learned from being on the set of History of the World Pt. II.Listen to Nick Robinson and Juan Carlos

Tom Payne joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his roles in Imaginary, Horizon: An American Saga, The Walking Dead, and more. Listen to the new episode above, or wherever you get your podcasts.Speaking to the myriad of horror and horror-adjacent roles the actor has tackled, Payne dives into how the process of approaching scary or thrilling material differs from that of other genres. From the upcoming Blumhouse production Imaginary to his tenure on The Walking Dead, the actor has had to dial into his spooky side.As the focus shifts to his time on The Walking Dead, Payne reveals that he didn't want to become a zombie after his the death of his character. "I did not want to sit in makeup for hours and hours and wear a latex hood," he explains. "The guys and girls who play the walkers, they deserve medals, because they bake in the sun. They're in very uncomfortable positions, and they're wearing all this makeup, and have to get in earlier than us in the morning and leave later than us at nigh

Joe Keery joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the recent viral success of Djo’s "End of Beginning," which was originally included on their 2022 album Decide. Listen to the new episode above, or wherever you get your podcasts.The actor/musician looks back on the success of the song on TikTok, how much he's grown in the two years that have passed, and how such reminiscing suits the song's themes. Nodding to the Annie Lennox classic "No More I Love Yous," the song plays with ideas of the past -- so, of course, it only took off once it was in the rearview mirror.Keery and Meredith also take a detour to chat about his work as an actor, from Marmalade to Fargo to Stranger Things. Of his iconic role in the latter, Keery expresses both gratitude and an excitement to move on to newer (perhaps even stranger) things.Listen to Keery talk about Decide and his acting career above. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to dat

Crowded House’s Neil Finn catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about the band's upcoming album Gravity Stairs, their second release since reuniting in 2020. Listen to the new episode above, or wherever you get your podcasts.The songwriting legend measures the band's new material against their classic '80s and '90s work, explaining how they maintained a dreamy quality for the latest set. A goal for the new album in particular, though, was to be more lyrically direct, which lead Finn to work with his sons Liam and Elroy, as well as his brother (and former bandmate) Tim Finn.Such interests can be heard on the first single, "Oh Hi," which has ties to the charity So They Can, an organization focused on helping build schools in countries like Kenya and Tanzania.Listen to Finn talk about Crowded House's new album Gravity Stairs, their new song "Oh Hi," and more above. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Avatar: The Last Airbender, now streaming on Netflix. Listen to the new episode above, or wherever you get your podcasts.Lee discussing wanting to put his own stamp on the beloved character Iroh for the new live-action rendition of the classic animated series, intentionally taking from his own experiences rather than mimicking the original voice actors.Avatar: The Last Airbender isn't the only big-name franchise the actor has dipped his toe into, though, as he's also a part of the Star Wars universe, portraying Captain Carson Teva in The Madalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and Ahsoka. As the conversation turns towards a galaxy far, far away, Lee speaks on rumors about whether or not he was contacted to be in the now-canceled Rangers of the New Republic.Listen to Lee talk about Avatar: The Last Airbender and Star Wars above. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with

Jasmine Cephas Jones joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new single, “Baby I Can’t Leave You,” and upcoming album, Phoenix. Listen to the new episode above, or wherever you get your podcasts.The Hamilton actress dives into developing her own unique sound for the new project, an undertaking that led her to create an LP that represents one of the biggest transitional moments in her life, both musically and personally.While aiming for a sound of her own, she also felt compelled to pay homage to Erykah Badu, Prince, D'Angelo, and Stevie Wonder.Listen to Jones talk about her new single "Baby I Can't Leave You" above. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: http://www.tecovas.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hauser drops by to talk with Kyle Meredith about his new album, Classic II, a sequel to his 2020 project that found the 2Cellos member reinterpreting a set of handpicked classical songs. Listen to the new episode above, or wherever you get your podcasts.The artist explains the concept of the new album, how it connects to the previous installment, and the process of selecting which compositions would make the cut. He also gets into why he feels classical music has been able to endure in the current landscape of music, as well as why he feels it's particularly important that it does.Still, the world-renowned cellist does have a soft-spot for certain pop and rock artists. He's collaborated with several rock icons -- like U2 and Red Hot Chili Peppers -- and enjoys the ways the different schools of music intersect.Listen to Hauser talk about all this and more on YouTube above. You can also follow Kyle Meredith With... on your favorite podcast platform, and keep up to date with all our series by following t

Author Nadine Condon joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her book Confessions: Stories to Rock Your Soul, a memoir of her time as a publicist for Jefferson Starship. Listen to the new episode above, and make show your support for KMW by following and reviewing on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.The Jefferson Starship (and later, Starship) publicist's novel takes readers through her adventures and misadventures in the music industry, from the post-hippie era of the late '70s to the decadent '80s to the new discoveries of the '90s.Outside of Jefferson Airplane, Condon discusses helping launch the early careers of Beyoncé, Counting Crows, and several other bands with the showcases she would put on.Listen to Nadine Condon talk her new book Confessions: Stories to Rock Your Soul above, and get the book via Amazon. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence

Ross Lynch and Rocky Lynch drop by to talk with Kyle Meredith about the new singles from their project The Driver Era, including the just-released “Get Off My Phone.” Listen to the new episode above, or wherever you get your podcasts.Ross -- known for Austin and Ally, Teen Beach, and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina -- discusses how “Get Off My Phone" puts a contemporary spin on the classic breakup song.Elsewhere, the two give a peak behind the curtain and tease upcoming projects, divulging their pro-show playlist cuts and detailing a potential documentary. They also throw out that they might release as many as three albums this year. "The material is actually there," Ross says. "Rocky said [three albums] though, so if it doesn't come to fruition, blame Rocky."Listen to The Driver Era's Ross and Rocky Lynch talk their new single "Get Off My Phone" above. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date

MGMT’s Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser catch up with Kyle Meredith to dig into their new album, Loss of Life. Listen to the new episode above, or wherever you get your podcasts.The duo unravels embodying the album's title as a theme, challenging themselves to find new levels of vulnerability in their lyricism, and the bonkers origins of songs like "Bubbglegum Dog" and "Nothing Changes." They also dive into how songs like "Little Dark Age" have taken on a second life in recent years.Listen to MGMT's Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser talk their new album Loss of Life above. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: http://www.tecovas.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Malkovich joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the upcoming new Apple TV+ series, The New Look, which tells the story of life in Nazi-occupied France and post-WWII Europe through the lives of fashion icons Christian Dior and Coco Chanel. Listen to the new episode above, or wherever you get your podcasts.Malkovich -- the legendary actor known for such roles as Being John Malkovich, Con Air, and Of Mice and Men -- portrays Lucien Lelong, a French couturier who was a mentor of Dior (among other iconic designers). He explains his role in the show, dives into how it delves into the compromises many people had to make in order to survive, and ultimately how choices during the time were rarely easy.Also teased is the actor's upcoming role in the Andrew Scott-led series, The Talented Mr. Ripley. The role is familiar to Malkovich, who played the titular character in 2002's Ripley's Game.Listen to John Malkovich talk The New Look above. You can also check out the show on Apple TV+ here. To keep up to date

Paloma Faith joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new album, The Glorification of Sadness, which chronicles the stages of grief she faced while going through a divorce. Listen to the new episode above, or wherever you get your podcasts.The English singer and actress reveals the emotional stories behind the albums songs, which feature such titles as "Eat Shit and Die." Reflecting back to the place that she was in during the creation of The Glorification of Sadness, Faith recalls warning her management of her fragile state, discovering that happiness is a ridiculous expectation, and the time her label asked how they could turn her pain into a commodity.In addition to diving into The Glorification of Sadness, Faith also teases her upcoming book, which is about being a woman in a post-feminist world.Listen to Paloma Faith talk The Glorification of Sadness above. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series