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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.  Adkins also dishes on the timeline for a potential new release, the interplay between punk rock and politics, as well as how the band plans to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut LP. --- 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

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 new work to the rest of the band. He also mentions his consideration of a potential screenplay, as well as collaborating with fellow musician Alexandra Savior.  --- 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

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 last album pre-breakup, Munki, and how the music of that period was affected by their personal issues at the time.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This special Americana edition of Kyle Meredith With… features Amanda Shires, Gary Louris of The Jayhawks, and Israel Nash. Shires dishes on some of the more prominent themes in her latest album, To The Sunset, as well as her earning a Masters of Fine Arts degree. Louris discusses the conceptual blueprints behind their latest record, Backroads and Abandoned Motels, their collaboration with Ray Davies of The Kinks, and the prospects of new work from his project Golden Smog being released. Last but not least, of Nash shares how the new studio he built is significant to his latest record, the album’s 1960s influences, and life in the small town of Dripping Springs, Texas.  --- 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

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 resources. The two also discuss what it was like to tour with Nirvana and Pearl Jam at the height of their fame and new material in the works.  --- 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

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 into TV talk to thumbs up the re-edited season four of Arrested Development, Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television, and Wild Wild Country, which has Matt suspiciously siding with the cult.  --- 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

In a special combined episode of Kyle Meredith With…, Kyle talks to David Lowery about his experiences in Camper Van Beethoven and the 20th anniversary of Cracker’s Gentleman’s Blues; Blind Melon’s Christopher Thorn touches on the 10th anniversary of For My Friends and Shannon Hoon; and JR Richards discusses another anniversary and his current work as a TV and film scorer. --- 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

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 track “Portions for Foxes” being regarded as one of the 100 greatest songs of the century so far. Lewis also talks “going crazy” when reaching your forties, sings her appreciation for Van Halen, and shares information about the new album she has underway.  --- 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

Arcade Fire’s Will Butler speaks with Kyle Meredith about his "disco town halls" and connecting with local audiences on a personal and political level after shows. Butler also touches on a possible solo LP in the future, the response to Arcade Fire's Everything Now, and being mentored by Bruce Springsteen.  --- 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

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, recording in hotel rooms, and gun control in the United States. He also updates us on the status of The Good The Bad & The Queen's long-awaited sophomore album and whether he envisions another Blur Record. --- 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