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St. Vincent Talks Daddy’s Home, the 70s Nostalgia of the 90s, And Her Love of Tool Apr 26, 2021

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St. Vincent catches up with Kyle Meredith to discuss Daddy’s Home, an album that finds Annie Clark showcasing an early 70’s sound. Clark talks about how the era relates to the music her father played her in her own youth and how the story ties to his 2010 prison sentence and recent release. The two also draw the parallels to 70’s nostalgia during the 90s, name checking Dazed and Confused, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Tool, as well as the recently passed Jessica Walter. Annie also previews the tour that will follow this album, which she says will be a much looser live show than the Masseduction setup, coming at a time when everyone may finally be more connected in the pit.

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Hoobastank on the 20th Anniversary of Their Debut and Reaching Pop Chart Fame Apr 23, 2021

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Hoobastank’s Doug Robb and Dan Estrin sit down with Kyle Meredith to revisit 2001 for the 20th anniversary of their debut album. The guys talk about their original intention to change their name before being signed, their early funk rock sound, and eventually arriving at the heavy guitars and soaring vocals that would land them on the top of the rock charts thanks to “Crawling in the Dark” and “Running Away.” Robb and Estrin also take us further to when “The Reason” became a crossover smash and what that was like to suddenly be playing to a pop audience, being part of early internet leak culture, and their recent viral fame on TikTok.

Iron Maiden's Adrian Smith on the Influence of Deep Purple, Free, and Humble Pie Apr 21, 2021

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Iron Maiden's Adrian Smith jumps on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about Smith/Kotzen, the new album that finds him collaborating with Richie Kotzen. The English guitarist discusses their shared love of bands like Deep Purple, Free, and Humble Pie, as well as early blues' influence on hard rock. Smith also gets into the album's themes a bit with an eye on getting away from the past and moving forward, and then lets us in on what the live shows might sound like, which would include songs from both artist's back catalog.

Eve 6 on New Music, Twitter Fame, and Alter Egos Apr 19, 2021

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Eve 6's Max Collins catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Grim Value, the band's first new release in 9 years. Collins also takes us back to the band's early success and being a rock band on the pop charts, discusses his talent for wordplay, and his alter ego named Chevy Mustang, which boasts duets with Evan Rachael Wood and Kevin Federline. We also hear about Max's recent twitter infamy, being known as "the heart in a blender guy," and sparring and then collaborating with Bass Drum of Death.

Arlo Parks on Poetry, Nostalgia, and Her Love of Radiohead Apr 16, 2021

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Arlo Parks catches up with Kyle Meredith to discuss her debut album, Collapsed In Sunbeams, her love of poetry, and the role that hope plays in the concept. The British artist dissects the pop culture found in her lyrics, examines the nostalgia heard throughout, and the heavy inspiration she took from the 90s. In fact, Parks recently covered Radiohead's Creep and goes on to talk about her love of their music and favorite Radiohead albums.

Rebecca Ferguson on Overcoming the Odds and Delivering an Embowering New Album Apr 14, 2021

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Rebecca Ferguson sits down with Kyle to tell us about her new singles, writing with Nile Rogers, and the new disco sound that will populate her upcoming album. The British singer-songwriter also discusses her early career that found her being bullied and blackmailed by music industry executives and how that in turn has made her a vocal proponent for regulation with the music industry. Ferguson tells us about talking with other artists (Lily Allen recently tweeted in support) and their fears of speaking out, and how this will all lead to an empowering, up-tempo set of new music.

Merry Clayton on Her First New Album In Over 25 Years Apr 12, 2021

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Merry Clayton gets on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about her first new album in over 25 years, Beautiful Scars. The legendary singer discusses why gospel music speaks so deeply to her after losing both of her legs in a car accident in 2014. Clayton takes us through some of her history of knowing Sam Cooke when she was young, hanging with Muhammad Ali while singing with Ray Charles, and backing up Carole King on Tapestry. We also get the story of how Coldplay’s Chris Martin came to write a song for her and later revisit 1971’s self-titled LP for its 50th anniversary.

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Aly & AJ on Channeling Classic Laurel Canyon Vibes Apr 09, 2021

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Aly & AJ catch up with Kyle Meredith to talk about their first album in 14 years, A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up On Your Feet Gets You Out and Then Into the Sun. The sisters talk about making a West Coast record with heroes Grace Slick, Janis Joplin, and the Laurel Canyon scene in mind, all while reflecting on the turmoil going on in the country. The actor/musicians also discuss working with Heart’s Nancy Wilson and Wild Nothing’s Jack Tatum on “Listen!!”, having their 00’s hit "Potential Breakup Song" become a TikTok trend, updating their past catalog, and upcoming tour plans.

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Bomba Estéreo on the Latin Music Wave in Pop Apr 07, 2021

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Bomba Estéreo's Simón Mejía catches up with Kyle Meredith to dish on the details about the Colombian duo’s new LP, Deja. Mejía, along with musical partner Li Saumet, had began writing and planning the record in 2017 around the concept of the end of the world due to the environmental crisis. Mejía discusses his thoughts on musicians being more in tune with nature, writing about loneliness and depression, and the current Spanish wave of music on the US pop charts as he remembers when, early on, they were encouraged to sing in English if they desired any crossover chances.

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Eric Andre on Favorite Road Trip Movies, Cutting-Room Pranks, and That Ape Assault Apr 05, 2021

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Eric Andre hangs out with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new movie, Bad Trip, its seven-years-in-the-making backstory, and how to script a movie with so much improvisation. The 2020 Comedian of the Year talks about the unpredictable reactions of his targets, getting his co-star Lil Rel Howery’s genitals stuck together in a finger trap, and getting molested by a zoo gorilla, among other moments in the prank-style film. The two also discuss the road trip movies they took inspiration from, getting important messages across through absurd means, and the cutting-room pranks that should see the light of day soon.

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