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On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle interviews Delta Spirit frontman Matthew Logan Vasquez the day of the Michael Cohen hearing to discuss modern-day politics. He also goes into how intercontinental travel influenced his new album, how his childhood shaped his views on parenting, and what fans can expect for the future of Delta Spirit. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

On today’s Kyle Meredith With…, Steve Mason, formerly lead singer of The Beta Band, discusses his latest solo record, About The Light, and why it may be his most positive record to date. Mason also discusses the influences of American 1960s soul, gospel, and pop radio on his recent sound, and the reissues that The Beta Band worked on last year. This prompts an even deeper discussion on the differences in the music industry from the late '90s to now. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

On today’s Kyle Meredith With..., Clementine Creevy of Cherry Glazerr talks about the band’s new record, Stuffed and Ready, the stories behind some of its tracks, and how the band worked mechanically to achieve their new sound. Creevy also discusses their collaboration with Psychic Temple, which was recorded inside 24 hours. Finally, she dives deep into topics of self-worth, solitude, and men in power, in addition to sharing her ultimate dream of beating scalpers. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

On today's Kyle Meredith With..., Josh Ritter digs deep into his new album Fever Breaks, from teaming up with Jason Isbell to collaborating with his heroes Bob Weir and Joan Baez to being heavily influenced by the 24/7 news cycle of today. He also reflects on the eclectic inspiration behind many of his past songs and looks back on his own legacy as he gets ready to honor Van Morrison at Carnegie Hall. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

On the latest installment of Kyle Meredith With…, vocalist/guitarist Corin Tucker details her new album with Filthy Friends and shares a brief tease of Sleater-Kinney’s upcoming ninth studio album, which she describes as "psychic" and "a little more personal." Tucker also touches on issues of immigration and climate change, as well as how Sleater-Kinney's 1999 album, The Hot Rock, ties into their upcoming release. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

On the latest installment of Kyle Meredith With…, singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus explains her 2019 EP project, which will include releasing several original songs and covers throughout the year around non-traditional holidays, like Bruce Springsteen's birthday. She also discusses the impact of being in boygenius and offers her support for bandmate Phoebe Bridgers amidst her recent efforts to tell her story revolving around Ryan Adams and sexual abuse in the music industry. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

On this special trio episode of Kyle Meredith With..., Alejandro Escovedo, River Whyless, and Marcus King discuss their new albums and the endless inspirations that sparked their creativity. They also talk about immigration, the influence of The Clash, coming together as a society, and how being true to yourself can lead to some great music! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

On the latest Kyle Meredith With…, Kyle Meredith speaks with Curt Kirkwood of Meat Puppets about the band’s new record, Dusty Notes, and what it’s been like to have the original lineup back together for the first time in about twenty years. Kirkwood discusses the lyrical similarities of songs like “Warranty” and “Vampyr’s Winged Fantasy” to his back catalogue, as well as the anniversaries of big records like Too High to Die and Monsters, and the experience of performing with Nirvana on MTV Unplugged. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

On the latest installment of Kyle Meredith With…, indie songwriter Jenny Lewis goes deep on her new album, On the Line, and the joy of collaborating with her friends. Lewis touches on everything from recording with Ringo Starr, Beck, and Benmont Tench to being "emo as fuck." Lewis also touches on the possibility of performing songs by The Postal Service while on tour with Death Cab for Cutie this summer. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

On the latest installment of Kyle Meredith With..., former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett discusses his new album, At the Edge of Light, and how it once again boasts band members from all over the globe. He talks about being heavily influenced by Brexit and the alt-right's prominence in the UK, discussing how it affected the album's recording and how it may be a problem for his forthcoming tour. On that same note, he also shares how he'll be playing Genesis' Selling England By the Pound in full on this tour, which will include a song he wrote with Peter Gabriel that was never released. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

On the latest Kyle Meredith With…, Kyle Meredith speaks with Bill Barbot of alternative/punk outfit Jawbox on the 25th anniversary of their major label debut For Your Own Special Sweetheart and the 30th anniversary of the band, both of which the band is prepared to celebrate with a 12-date summer tour. On top of these milestones, Meredith and Barbot touch on separating Jawbox from the hardcore scene, touring with Stone Temple Pilots and finding exposure through Beavis and Butthead. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

On the latest Kyle Meredith With…, Kyle Meredith speaks with Brian Ritchie of Violent Femmes about the stories behind their 30-year-old album, 3, the hiatus that occurred shortly before its release, and the solo record that Ritchie also released that year, Sonic Temple & Court of Babylon. He also discusses the band’s new album, which was completed in five days and will be coming out later this year, and the role of gospel and religion in the development of rock 'n' roll. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

On today's Kyle Meredith With…, Tommy James of Tommy James and the Shondells talks with Kyle about Alive, his first album in a decade. He also discusses the fateful year of 1969 and all the craziness that went on within the music industry. James even goes into what it was like doing business with the mob and the upcoming movie that will be based on his life For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., Zach Condon of Beirut talks with Kyle Meredith about the importance that a sense of place and geography holds in the music he’s written over the years, specifically his new record, Gallipoli. He also discusses moving to Berlin and how that city’s experimental music scene influenced Gallipoli. Finally, Condon touches on Indiana Jones and Tintin and how they fed into his early interests in travel and language. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

This four-part "extravaganza" of interviews with Walk the Moon comes from multiple points in their career. Part One (2012) sees the band getting signed and prepping to release their self-titled album, Part Two (2015) finds the group reacting to the success of "Shut Up and Dance", Part Three (2017) covers how they "Restarted" with their album What if Nothing, and Part Four catches us up to the band kicking off their latest tour and premiering new material. It's Walk the Moon's journey from unsigned indie outfit to festival headliners all in one episode. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy