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Journey’s Neal Schon sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Freedom, the band’s first new album in eleven years.The guitarist discusses having Chaka Khan, Prince, and Jimi Hendrix as an influence and looking up to Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page as an arranger; how this album traces through their 50 years history; and what the future holds for their live shows. In fact, Schon tells us that after their stadium tours, we might expect An Evening With type of performances that could stretch well beyond three hours with a much bigger production than anything they’ve tackled before.Listen now, or watch the interview over at Consequence. Don't forget to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ABC’s Martin Fry joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the 40th anniversary of The Lexicon of Love, an album cited by critics as one of the greatest pop albums of all time. He's on tour supporting the anniversary, and you can get tickets here.In addition to discussing the upcoming box set that compiles and celebrates the record, the lead vocalist touches on the popularity cycles of an artist, revisiting the band's 1977 Skyscraping LP, their cover of Radiohead’s "High and Dry," and his appreciation for David Bowie and Sex Pistols.Listen to the Fry talk The Lexicon of Love and more now or watch the interview via Consequence. After that, don't forget to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Coheed and Cambria’s Claudio Sanchez sits down with Kyle Meredith to take us into Vaxis II: A Window of the Waking Mind, which continues the "Amory Wars" storyline.Sanchez discusses going deeper into this new story thread while basing much of the foundation on his own experiences of being a dad, as well as creating a misunderstood character that gives a nod to The Who’s Tommy and the new musical territory that the band experimented with.The rocker also talks about covering Kiss, Britney Spears, and their sequel song to Rick Springfield’s "Jessie’s Girl"; seeing film and television catch up to his style of fantasy storytelling; and feeling like an outsider for over 20 years.Listen to the Sanchez talk Vaxis II, covers, and more above or watch the chat via Consequence. Like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out

Foals frontman Yannis Philippakis drops by Kyle Meredith With… to tell us about the band’s latest album, Life Is Yours, and the experimental mood they found themselves in that led to a more synth-driven record.The lead singer talks about working with multiple producers, making a dance record with deeper meaning, looking back at the sometimes destructive behavior of his youth, and the need to connect with one's past. He also touches on taking inspiration from Caribou and Underworld, and making music with the latter project's Karl Hyde that will come out eventually.Listen to Yannis Philippakis talk Life Is Yours and more above or watch the discussion (from the back of a moving car!) via Consequence. After that, don't forget to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carly Rae Jepsen joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her latest single, "Western Wind," and more new music.The Canadian artist also touches on the single having its thematic ties back to her upbringing and family, as well as the the Kate Bush-inspired music video. Shen then gives some love to producer Rostam, tells us the backstory on the lockdown-written "Me and the Boys in the Band" single, and previews her upcoming "So Nice Tour," which has some proceeds going to support the Ally Coalition. (You can snag tickets here!)Listen to Carly Rae Jepsen talk her new music and more above or watch the chat via Consequence. You can also like, review, and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Big Time Rush joins Kyle Meredith to talk about their latest singles and upcoming "Forever Tour." (Get tickets here!)Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Carlos PenaVega, and Logan Henderson discuss finding their direction and voice after recently reuniting, the chance to reinvent their older songs, and the impact of their original Nickelodeon show now having a revival on Netflix.Listen to Big Time Rush talk about their tour, influences, and more above or watch the discussion via Consequence. After that, don't forget to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chelsea Cutler dropped by the WFPK studios to talk with Kyle Meredith before her set at Forecastle Festival. She chatted about the deluxe edition of When I Close My Eyes and plans for her next album, as taking on the themes of nostalgia, the passage of time, social media, and mental health.Elsewhere, she talks about her long standing musical partnership with Quinn XCII; listening to Springsteen, Coldplay, Dylan, John Mayer, and Bon Iver while growing up; and how big of an influence Taylor Swift has had on her as a storyteller.Listen to Cutler catch up with Meredith above or watch the interview in full via Consequence. After that, don't forget to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Three Days Grace bassist Brad Walst joins Kyle Meredith to dig into the Canadian band’s seventh studio album, Explosions, which found them writing separately for the first time during lockdown.Walst also discusses the anger heard within the songs and finding ways to continue to tap into that emotion, the big searching questions that populate the lyrics, and the background on “I Am the Weapon." He then goes on to share the story of making the video for “Lifetime,” which shines a light on Mayfield, Kentucky (with proceeds going to folks impacted by the December 2021 tornadoes), and having the new LP speak to their past on their 25th anniversary year.Listen to Walst's chat with Meredith now or watch video of the interview via Consequence. After that, don't forget to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https

New Kids on the Block’s Joey McIntyre joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the group’s latest "MixTape Tour," which also features Rick Astley, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue. (Tickets are available here!)The pop star talks about leaning into their nostalgia for the show, having his son on stage with him, and the group’s 2000’s comeback. He also dives into the video for "Bring Back the Time," which found the Boston group doing parodies of other famous '80s videos alongside the other "MixTape Tour" groups.McIntyre also talks about his Broadway career, hopes for new NKOTB music, and solo work.Listen to Joey McIntyre of New Kids on the Block catch up with Meredith above or watch the whole interview via Consequence.Don't forget to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lyle Lovett sits down with Kyle Meredith to go deep into his new album, 12th of June, and his career as a multi-genre artist.The Texas-born musician talks about covering Nat King Cole, being in a transitional point in his career, and how becoming a father for the first time as he hit 60 impacted his new record. He also touches on his summer tour with friend Chris Isaak and their past hijinks, acting with Donny Wahlberg on Blue Bloods, and the time he met Tom Waits during the "Dead Man Walking" concert.Listen to Lovett catch up with Meredith above or watch the chat via Consequence. After that, don't forget to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jamie Campbell Bower digs into his starring role in the latest season of Stranger Things and his new music on the latest episode of joins Kyle Meredith With…The actor/musician tells us how the breakup of his band Counterfeit led to a solo journey that finds him building a musical world around Dante’s Inferno, covering the classic “Run On (God’s Gonna Cut You Down),” and taking influence from The Cure’s Pornography.Bower also talks in depth about his portrayal of Vecna in Season 4 of Stranger Things, finding his character's voice, and what headphone music he listened to while getting in and out of character (including Placebo's cover of Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill").Listen to Bower catch up with Meredith above or watch the whole chat via Consequence. After that, don't forget to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/br

Phoebe Bridgers catches back up with Kyle Meredith to update us on her recent happenings. She discusses her single "Sidelines" -- one Consequence's favorite songs of the year so far -- and its involvement with Conversations with Friends, and what she’s up to with her Saddest Factory record label (MUNA, Charlie Hickey).Bridgers also talks about teaming with Jack Antonoff to cover The Carpenters' "Goodbye to Love" for the Minions: The Rise of Gru soundtrack, and her upcoming opening slot for The Rolling Stones. (Get tickets to all her upcoming dates here!)Listen to Phoebe Bridgers discuss Minions, "Sidelines," MUNA, and more now. Don't forget to please like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jewel drops into the Kyle Meredith With… podcast to take us inside Freewheelin’ Woman, which she calls “the most intense creative process I’ve ever been through.”The eclectic artist talks about writing with “You Were Meant for Me” co-songwriter Steve Poltz again, her changing sounds, and having Darius Rucker and Train’s Pat Monahan on the album. Jewel also touches on being inspired by Tori Amos, a folk album made during the pandemic that could be released next, covering Maggie Rogers’ “Alaska,” and her profound mental health activism through her Never Broken program.Listen to Jewel discuss Freewheelin' Woman and more now. After that, don't forget to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Finneas joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his latest single, “Naked,” and more upcoming music.The prolific songwriter discusses what his song “The Kids Are Dying” still says in moments of national crisis and using songwriting as a history lesson. We also get to hear about his plans to possibly put out another album this year, scoring B.J. Novak’s Vengeance, getting back to work with Billie Eilish on her next record, working with Ashe, and releasing another single in July.Listen to Finneas' chat with Kyle above, or watch it all via Consequence. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Howard Jones calls up Kyle Meredith to talk about Dialogue, the third album in his planned quadrilogy.The synth legend discusses the importance that the album title carries in our current environment and the polarization of our society, wanting to write the most optimistic and hopeful song he’s ever written, and his naturally hopeful view of the future. He also reflects on the 30th anniversary of In the Running, which saw him enter the '90s while moving away from his trademark electronic sound.Jones also previews his upcoming tour with Midge Ure (get tickets here!) and looks back at their friendship.Listen now, or watch the chat via Consequence. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Wild Things sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Afterglow, the band’s sophomore album that was co-produced by Pete Townshend.The duo of Sydney Rae White and Rob Kendrick tell us about how the record slowly morphed into a type of concept album, how they landed The Who guitarist as their guide, and what it was like to have their first post-lockdown show as openers for The Who at Royal Albert Hall. The husband-and-wife team also gives us the backstory on first single "Only Attraction," live favorite "Drunk Again," and their love of face crystals.Listen to The Wild Things's chat with Kyle above, or watch the conversation at Consequence. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

5 Seconds of Summer drop into Kyle Meredith With… to talk about their latest singles and upcoming album, 5SOS5.Luke Hemmings, Calum Hood, and Michael Clifford tell us about being a newly independent band, how the single "Complete Mess" directed the sound for the rest of the album, and having major chords on display. Luke then goes on to discuss how his and Aston’s solo records had an effect on the new disc, while Calum and Michael contemplate when they might release ones of their own.The group then talks about the nostalgia heard within the new record as it comes on the heels of their recent 10th anniversary, as well as working with John Feldman, and their nonprofit Friends of Friends, which is helping aid people in Ukraine.Listen to 5 Seconds of Summer's chat with Kyle above, or watch the conversation at Consequence. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.Adve

Mark Indelicato, who plays Damien in the HBO Max series Hacks, joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the second season of the hit show.The actor discusses literally taking the show on the road as the gang travels across America, his character’s admiration for Jean Smart’s Deborah, and perfecting background comedy. Indelicato also talks about the socio-cultural conversations that come up throughout the episodes and the show’s queer representation, as well as working with Laurie Metcalf.Listen to Mark Indelicato discuss Season 2 of Hacks above, or watch the conversation unfold at Consequence. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mandy Moore calls in to talk with Kyle Meredith about her new album, In Real Life, the quick followup to her 2020 comeback LP that finds her once again teaming up with husband Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes to document the big change in their lives of becoming parents.The actress/musician discusses how motherhood is represented in the songs, the various sounds and genres that populate the record, and sharing a duet with Goldsmith. She also gives us a look into her first tour in 15 years and how she’ll be representing a few of her early pop hits in the updated setlist.Moore also tells us how her work as Rebecca in This Is Us finds its way into the lyrics, saying goodbye to that character with the finale of the series just happening, and which version of Rebecca she enjoyed playing the most.Listen to Moore discuss In Real Life, her time with This Is Us, and more now. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network fo

Sheryl Crow catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Sheryl, the new Showtime documentary based on her life and career. The multi-platinum songwriter tells us why it was finally time to tell her story, the shelved album that came before her debut that sounded too much like Sting, and wanting to re-produce 1996’s Love Is a Good Thing. Crow also talks about her later career that wasn’t represented in the film, the new songs on the soundtrack which includes The Rolling Stones, and her plans to do storyteller style solo shows next year. She also goes in depth about 2002’s C’Mon C’mon, a bright album recorded during a very dark period, and how the song “You’re an Original” is a bit of a bitter song about the pop scene of that era. Listen to Sheryl Crow discuss the new documentary Sheryl, her lengthy career, and more above, or watch the discussion via Consequence. You can also get tickets to Crow's upcoming concerts here. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podc