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A Flock of Seagulls on String Theory, the Magic of the '80s, and a New Album Sep 03, 2021

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A Flock of Seagulls’ Mike Score chats with Kyle Meredith about String Theory, the new collection of orchestral versions of the iconic '80s band’s catalog.

The frontman talks about giving some of the band's overlooked songs a bigger spotlight, such as the first single “Say You Love Me,” which originally arrived on their 1995 album, The Light at the End of the World. Score also shares the story behind the fan-favorite "Remember David."

Elsewhere, the A Flock of Seagulls singer tells us he'd like to see a third orchestral collection and tips us off that he’s working on both a solo record and the first new Seagulls album in over 25 years.

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Gabe Liedman on the Queer Forward Comedy of Netflix’s Q-Force Sep 01, 2021

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Comedian/writer/producer Gabe Liedman sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new Netflix series, Q-Force.

The showrunner explains how the new adult animation series about a group of LGBT superspies picks up from his work on PEN15, Big Mouth, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. He also talks about creating the concept based on an idea from Sean Hayes (who also stars as the lead character), representing so many different types of queer, and getting a strong message across while still writing comedy.

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JoJo on How Mental Health, Depression, and Joni Mitchell’s Blue Shaped Her New EP Aug 30, 2021

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JoJo sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss her new EP, Trying Not To Think About It, it’s firth single “Worst (I Assume),” and the building the new songs around mental health, negative patterns, and how depression affects your relationships. The singer/songwriter/actress goes on to discuss how Joni Mitchell’s Blue album lent a heavy dose of inspiration when looking toward the lyrics, musically looking towards classic Usher, Justin Timberlake, and Aaliyah, and more recent artists like H.E.R, Victoria Monet, and Silk Sonic. JoJo also talks about collaborating with Diane Warren on last year’s “The Change,” her upcoming tour dates of intimate shows, and the future possibilities of vinyl versions of her re-recorded albums.

Aaron Dessner on Big Red Machine, The National’s Future, and Taylor Swift’s Lyrical Universe Aug 27, 2021

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Aaron Dessner catches up with Kyle Meredith to discuss How Long Do You Think It’s Gonna Last, the sophomore record with Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon in the band Big Red Machine.

The producer/songwriter takes us through the process of bringing in more friends for this album, including Sharon Van Etten and Taylor Swift, and how the set came to focus on themes of mental health, depression, and family dynamics, especially on a song written for the late Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchinson.

On working with T-Swift, Dessner talks about the process of collaborating with the mega-star and how her lyrical universe finds its way into the songs they write together. As a co-founder of The National, we also get a glimpse into that band's future, when they may reconvene, and how much he considers them his main project these days.

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Creedence Clearwater Revival's Doug “Cosmo” Clifford on Vault Albums and Retiring CCR Aug 25, 2021

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Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Doug “Cosmo” Clifford catches up with Kyle Meredith to discuss For All The Money In the World, a record he wrote and recorded with Steve Wright in the mid-80s and kept inside his Cosmo’s Vault until now.

The drummer/producer talks about why he sat on the album for so long, tapping Joe Satriani to play guitar, and the other vault records that will be seeing release soon—including collaborations with Bobby Whitlock, Doug Sahm, and a solo LP. Clifford also tells us why he and CCR bassist Stu Cook recently brought Creedence Clearwater Revisited to a close.

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Paul Reiser on The Kominsky Method, Mad About You, There’s Johnny, and Stranger Things Aug 23, 2021

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Paul Reiser sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his role in The Kominsky Method, for which he’s Emmy nominated for "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series."

The actor/writer/musician discusses how the Netflix series shines a light on friendships as you get older, finding success later in a career, and the meta-moment where his character is watching the movie Diner, which Reiser also starred in 1982.

The two also hit on the lasting appeal of Mad About You, his 2017 series There's... Johnny!, being part of the Stranger Things universe, and his 2010 album with Julia Fordham.

Laura Marling and Mike Lindsay on the Boombastic Shoegaze Wonder-Journey of LUMP Aug 20, 2021

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Laura Marling and Mike Lindsay catch up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Animal, their sophomore release as LUMP.

The British electronic duo take us through taking musical inspiration from Bowie’s Berlin Years, visualizing the world of LUMP as a sort of Stranger Things’ Upside Down, and the possibilities of expanding the visual presence of the project.

For her part, Marling also discusses finding meaning within her free-form lyrics, portraying a more masculine side of her personality, and the American hedonism that weaves its way through the songs.

Jimmy Cliff on New Music, Working with Tarrus Riley, and the 50th Anniversary of The Harder They Come Aug 18, 2021

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Jimmy Cliff grabs some talk time with Kyle Meredith to tell us about his new single, “Human Touch,” and the upcoming album, Bridges. The reggae legend tips us on working with Tarrus Riley in the producer chair, reveals where his unending source of positivity comes from, and shares some stories about hanging with Muhammad Ali and Cat Stevens.

Cliff will also celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Harder They Come next year, and shares his thoughts on why the landmark soundtrack resonated so much with an American audience.

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David Duchovny Talks Neil Young, U2, CSNY, & Paul McCartney Aug 16, 2021

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David Duchovny catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new album, Gesturland, and the many influences that are evident in his third album.

The actor/author/musician puts the spotlight on Neil Young, U2, Buffalo Springfield, CSNY, and Paul McCartney as favorites, and even shares his appreciation for a good cowbell placement.

Duchovny also gives a quick update on his current film and TV projects, including the upcoming Amanda Peet series The Chair on Netflix, and his hopes to do a full on American tour at some point.

Jungle on Loving in Stereo, the Influence of The Strokes, and Remixing Brittany Howard Aug 13, 2021

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Jungle’s Tom McFarland catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Loving in Stereo, the British electronic duo’s third studio album.

McFarland discusses how writing to a choir helped their songs become more inviting and encouraged community, their collaboration with hip hop artist Bas, and being influenced by The Strokes and Arcade Fire in their younger days.

With Jungle also notable for their music videos full of amazing choreography, the “Keep Moving” songwriter tells Kyle Meredith about how their visuals fit within the music, as well as why they choose to keep their faces out of their marketing. He also touches on remixing Brittany Howard's “History Repeats” for her Jamie Reimagined album.

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