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Styx’s James Young on Rock Leading Listeners in a Positive Direction Aug 11, 2021

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STYX’s James “JY” Young catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Crash of the Crown, a socially reflective new LP from the Chicago-born rock band.

The guitarist takes us through an album that musically resonates with every era of the band, and Tommy Shaw’s lyrics that show a responsibility to lead listeners in a positive direction while singing about some of the atrocities of the past few years. Young also reflects on his own playing, how his guitar furthers the songs' stories, and his early fandom for Jimi Hendrix.

The two also discuss this year being the 40th anniversary of Paradise Theatre and how it still speaks to today, and how the group will be celebrating their 50th anniversary next year.

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Ellen Foley on Fighting Words, Fronting The Clash, & Covering Meat Loaf Aug 09, 2021

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Ellen Foley hops on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about her new album, Fighting Words.

The actor/musician takes us through her writing partnership with Paul Foglino and working with Karla DeVito, who lip-synced Ellen’s part in the video for Meat Loaf’s "Paradise By the Dashboard Light."

Speaking of Meat Loaf, Foley also tells us why she covered “Heaven Can Wait” on this latest set, and then takes us back to 1981 when she had The Clash as her backing band and songwriting partners on the album The Spirit of St. Louis (fun fact: “Should I Stay or Should I Go” is about her and Mick Jones’ relationship).

Foghat: “Anything other than three chords has to be viewed with a certain amount of suspicion.” Aug 06, 2021

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Foghat’s Roger Earle catches up with Kyle Meredith about the band’s new live album, 8 Days On the Road. The co-founder/drummer talks about connecting with their classics through the years, how new members change the dynamics, and when “Humble Pie joined Fogat” with Charlie Huhn’s hiring. Earle also takes us back to the 70s when they wrote the title track of this live album and Slow Ride’s lasting impact, especially with younger fans when it arrived on Guitar Hero, then dives into their 1981 album Girls To Chat & Boys to Bounce, which found the blues rockers with a New Wave makeover. Finally, we also get an update on their next record, which we’re told they’re hard at work on.

Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp on How Pink Floyd & David Bowie Inspired A New Solo LP Jul 28, 2021

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Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp jumps on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new solo album, INSOLO. The musician/actor tells us how playing in Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason’s new band was the impetus for doing a new album and finding himself looking back at his coming-of-age years for inspiration in both the music and lyrics. In fact, Kemp namechecks David Bowie, 10CC, and Paul McCartney’s Wings as definite touchpoints, and goes on to discuss his thoughts on 70s songwriters and why we keep coming back to those songs.

David Crosby on Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Steely Dan, & Michael McDonald Jul 26, 2021

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David Crosby catches up with Kyle Meredith to tell us about For Free, his 5th album in 7 years. The legendary voice talks about the importance of songwriting and music in his life and the optimistic outlook he’s found after living through some very difficult and dark personal times.

We also get to hear a lot about his friends and collaborators, including Michael McDonald (“my favorite voice”), Steely Dan (“my favorite band”), Joni Mitchell (“the best singer songwriter”), and Joan Baez, who’s portrait of Crosby graces the cover of the album. The CSNY member also tells the story of a soldier he met in an airport and the conversation that lead to the song “Shot At Me,” as well his thoughts on if he’ll play live ever again, and the next two albums that are already planned.

Kevin Smith on Netflix’s Masters of the Universe: Revelation Jul 23, 2021

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Kevin Smith sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Netflix’s Masters of the Universe: Revelation. The Dogma writer/director dishes on what it was like to create the continuation of He-Man and the Eternia crew, meeting fan expectations, and working with people’s nostalgia. Smith draws on his own experiences from seeing Raiders of the Lost Ark with his dad to his own Marvel superfandom. Packed with a huge cast of voice actors, Smith also discusses what it was like to have Henry Rollins on board, as well as Lena Heady, and drawing comparison between Game of Thrones and Masters of the Universe. We also get a small glimpse of the second half of the series, especially from Bear McCreary’s epic score.

Stone Temple Pilot’s Robert DeLeo on 25 years of Tiny Music…Songs From the Vatican Gift Shop Jul 21, 2021

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Stone Temple Pilot’s Robert DeLeo sits down with Kyle Meredith to take us through the 25th anniversary of Tiny Music…Songs From the Vatican Gift Shop. The bassist and lead songwriter recalls the environment that led the band to exploring new sounds, including bossa nova, jazz, and glam, and the musical conversation that happens between him and brother Dean.

DeLeo also remembers the MTV Spring Break show that is included in the deluxe edition of the album package and how he got food poisoning after the show. We also hear about the late Scott Weiland’s talent as a singer, poet, and the direction he was coming from on this set, and how the band have continued their sonic exploration on last year’s acoustic Perdida LP, and his thoughts on the band’s upcoming Aug 9th show at Sturgis.

Jeff Ament Discusses New Solo LP and Pearl Jam's Next Tour Jul 19, 2021

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Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament catches up with Kyle Meredith to dig into his new solo album, I Should Be Outside, a pandemic record that finds him mirroring the world’s news and the loss in his own life. The bassist/guitarist tells us about the art series that coincides with the record, as well as his art for some of Pearl Jam’s most iconic LPs, including No Code, which is celebrating twenty five years. Ament takes us back to the writing and recording of that pivotal album and how his side project Three Fish brought influence into the recording sessions. The clocks are then turned back to 1991 for the 30th anniversary of Ten and the feelings and environment that went into the iconic album, as well as taking some inspiration from Cheap Trick when he wrote the music to Jeremy and Why Go. Jeff also gives us a hint on the next Vault release, which sounds like it’ll be an early 90s show, and an update on what happens next with Pearl Jam, as he tells us they’ve been jamming together (maybe a record could happen???) and hope to be back on the road by later next year.

Carla Gugino on Netflix’s Gunpowder Milkshake & Her Favorite Musicians Jul 16, 2021

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Carla Gugino catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her new Netflix film, Gunpowder Milkshake. We hear all about making a visually fantastic film, incorporating famous authors into the story, and having Janis Joplin’s version of Piece of My Heart soundtracking one of her fight scenes. The Haunting of Hill House actress goes on to tell us about the music that influenced her early years, which includes The Cure, Oingo Boingo, Liz Phair, and her recent favorites like Lana Del Rey and Coutney Barnett. Gugino also discusses the brilliance of David Bowie, the new Sparks documentary, and her friendship with Jenny Lewis, who she starred with in 1989’s Troop Beverly Hills.

Barenaked Ladies on Humanity's Fracturing, Flat Earth Conspirators, & Their Possible Role In the MCU Jul 14, 2021

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Barenaked Ladies lead singer Ed Robertson sits down with Kyle Meredith to dish on Detour de Force, the Canadian band’s 16th album. The BNL co-founder takes us through the political moments of the record that includes writing about the questioning of facts, the fracturing of humanity, and watching people fall into the conspiracy trap. Robertson also discusses one of the song’s commentary on the band’s career ups and downs, a different life where he may have been an Americana artist, and if the group is now part of the Marvel Comic Universe.

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