Steve Perry sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about The Season, his latest entry into the cannon of holiday albums. The former Journey singer tells us how last year’s absence of a Christmas feeling and missing loved ones led him to seek a reconnection with this year’s season. He discusses how The Season was inspired by the memories and songs of his childhood, especially the timelessness of original classic holiday tracks. Perry also touches on occasionally injecting his own lyrics into those classics, and teases two original holiday songs he's written and recorded for a future release. Listen to Steve Perry discuss The Season and more by listening to the episode now. Also, make sure you like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on all our shows, you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Steve Perry on New Holiday Album The Season: "It Was Emotional Therapy"

Dream Theater frontman James LaBrie hops on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about A View From the Top of the World, the progressive metal band’s 15th studio album. The Canadian vocalist takes us through the process of the band constructing their own studio and putting the album together during the pandemic, writing the song "The Alien" after hearing an interview between Joe Rogan and Elon Musk interview, and using hope as a destination in their music. LaBrie also tells us how he ended up covering Mötley Crüe’s "Kickstart My Heart" with the band Falset, as well as the band’s upcoming world tour. Listen now, and then make sure you like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on all our shows, you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dream Theater’s James LaBrie on Taking Inspiration From the Elon Musk/Joe Rogan Interview

Katelyn Tarver sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about her first full length album, Subject to Change. She tells us about the source of the heavy subject matter, how she was viewing love and relationships as some of her friends were divorcing, and not taking advice from people under 50. The actress/musician also takes us into her side-project with Parachute’s Will Anderson and doing more songwriting for other artists, as with her massive UK success from Cheryl using “Crazy Stupid Love." Listen to Katelyn Tarver discuss Subject to Change and more, and then make sure you're subscribed to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on all our shows, follow the Consequence Podcast Network. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Katelyn Tarver on Subject to Change: "Making This Album Almost Felt Like I Blacked Out"

Serj Tankian sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new art and music exhibition, Not For Touching: The Intangible Exhibition, which finds the System of a Down frontman animating his paintings, setting them to music, and presenting them in the NFT world. The songwriter/activist takes us back to the moments that he began painting as a way to see his music come to life, how System of a Down’s albums Hypnotize and Mesmerize inspired his use of clocks in his work, and then gives us the stories behind pieces based on Bowie and Jazz. Tankian also discusses his film score work, future exhibition ideas that involve more of our senses, when he may do more rock songs, and drops the news on a choral project he’s working on that is currently titled Invocations. Make sure you’re subscribed to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on all our shows, you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

System of a Down’s Serj Tankian on His New Art Exhibition, Films Scores, and Upcoming Projects

Caleb McLaughlin sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his debut single, "Neighborhood," as well as Stranger Things 4. The actor/singer touches on the four-year journey to releasing his own music, coming up in Broadway and opera, and growing up loving the music of Stevie Wonder and Earth Wind and Fire. McLaughlin also tells us about sharing his music and getting advice from Idris Elba on the set of Concrete Cowboys, what it's like having so many musicians on the set of Stranger Things, and the influence of the hit Netflix series' '80s soundtrack on his own music. And as for Season 4? McLaughlin says it’s “gonna be the best yet." Make sure you're subscribed to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on all our shows, you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Caleb McLaughlin on His Debut Single, Sharing Music with Idris Elba, and Stranger Things 4

Volbeat frontman Michael Poulsen jumps on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about Servant of the Mind, an album made after a prolific writing period during the first lockdown. The Danish musician discusses the heaviness of the record, what draws him to his dark lyrics, and taking musical inspiration from Black Sabbath. Poulsen also tells us about the supernatural experiences he’s had and how they made their way into the set, and what we might expect from Volbeat's upcoming tour with Ghost. (Tickets for that tour are available here!) Elsewhere, Poulsen discusses covering The Cramps' version of Roy Orbison’s "Domino" and Metallica’s "Don’t Tread On Me" for the Blacklist collection. Listen to the episode now, and then make sure you're subscribed to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on all our shows, you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Volbeat’s Michael Poulsen: "I’ve Always Been Fascinated by Dark Forces"

Aimee Mann catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Queens of The Summer Hotel, an album that was written as the musical accompaniment for a planned stage adaptation of the book Girl, Interrupted. The singer-songwriter discusses the heavy subject matter, her own experiences with depression and mental health, dissociation, spending time in a treatment center, and how it all relates to the characters and lyrics within the songs. Mann also tells us about the freeing nature of writing stage music and directing the music towards the Burt Bacharach period of the late-'60s. Elsewhere, she also talks about dueting on Badfinger’s "Name of the Game" for Susanna Hoffs’ new album. Listen to the episode above, and make sure to subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on all our shows, you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network. In fact, you can also listen to Mann's recent appearance on CPN's Going There with Dr. Mike, during which she discussed the isolation of obsessive thinking and anxiety for Suicide Prevention Month. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Aimee Mann on Sad Songs, Mental Health, and Queens of The Summer Hotel

Zakk Wylde sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about the new Black Label Society album, Doom Crew Inc., in particular the album’s showcasing of the band's twin guitar attack. The legendary guitarist digs into his thoughts on the prowess of other musicians, being a reflection of the music we listen to, and how the lockdown had him sidelined at home for the first time in decades. He also shares stories about the ridiculous fun BLS had shooting the videos for "End of Days" and "Set You Free." Wylde also takes us back to 1991 for the 30th anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne’s No More Tears album and discusses what it was like to be a hard rock band in the age of grunge. Listen to the new episode now, and then make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on all our podcasts, follow the Consequence Podcast Network. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Zakk Wylde His Own Mt. Riffmore, Ridiculous Music Videos, and Ozzy’s No More Tears

Houndmouth’s Matt Meyers and Shane Cody catch up with Kyle Meredith to talk about their new album, Good for You. The pair called in from the very practice space and recording studio that they made the record, affectionately known as The Green House. Coming from Southern Indiana (just across the river from Louisville), Houndmouth take us inside the characters that populate the new LP's songs and tell about basing the lyrics in the Midwest with a Southern Gothic twist. They also explain why they return to the Kentucky Derby in the title track and how it ties in with the song "Las Vegas" and Matt’s love of poker. Listen to the episode now, and then make sure you're subscribed to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on all our shows, you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Houndmouth on Good for You's Midwestern Style with a Southern Gothic Twist

Justin Hawkins of The Darkness sits down with Kyle Meredith for an interview about Motorheart, the explosive new album from the British rock band. The lead singer tells us about making sure this wasn’t a pandemic record, the loss of mystique with direct access to artists, and writing as a character with disappointing relationships.  In fact, its those relationships that finds the album’s narrator hooking up with a sex robot and singing about Jussy’s Girl, which is and isn’t a nod to the Rick Springfield song. Listen to the full interview in the latest episode of Kyle Meredith With…, then make sure to like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Also, you can follow the Consequence Podcast Network for information on all our shows. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Darkness on Sex Robots, '80s Goth Rock, and Guitar Solos

Sting catches up with Kyle Meredith to give us the details behind his new album, The Bridge. The legendary The Police musician talks about the themes of characters in transition, his penchant for writing about very specific professions, and the water symbolism that finds its way into his art. Elsewhere, we get to hear how Sting ended up in Hulu's Only Murders in the Building alongside Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. He reveals how he reacted to his character being a bit of a caricature of his real self, and teases whether or not we can expect a return for another season. Listen to Sting on the latest episode of Kyle Meredith With…, then make sure to like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Also, you can follow the Consequence Podcast Network for information on all our shows. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sting on The Bridge, Only Murders in the Building, and "Don’t Stand So Close to Me"

Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles sits down with Kyle Meredith to detail her new covers album, Bright Lights. The singer-songwriter talks about the importance of cover songs in her career and performing the music of artists who tragically died, including Nick Drake, Chris Bell, and Prince. Hoffs also tells us about her history singing with Aimee Mann, who duets on a cover of Bad Finger’s "Name of the Game." Elsewhere, she discusses her wanting the Austin Powers band Ming Tea to reunite for next year’s 25th anniversary, as well as covering David Bowie and working with Julian Hatfield on her 1991 debut solo album. Make sure you're subscribed to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for information on all our shows. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Susanna Hoffs on Her New Covers Album and Reuniting the Austin Powers Band

Maynard James Keenan of Puscifer joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the newly launched Puscifer TV. The frontman -- also known for Tool and A Perfect Circle -- takes us back to the birth of Puscifer and the influence of underground comedy in the '80s and '90s. He details plans for the new streaming hub, which include a pair of upcoming, unannounced concert films, and how it the whole project ties back to the music they make. Keenan also goes in depth about his wine vineyard, being adaptable to climate change, and the importance of community with both his farm and the Puscifer project. Listen to Maynard James Keenan talk all things Puscifer by listening to the latest episode of Kyle Meredith With… above, and make sure to like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the Consequence Podcast Network for information on all our shows. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Maynard James Keenan on Puscifer TV, Underground Comedy, and the Importance of Community

Michael Stipe and Mike Mills sit down with Kyle Meredith to remember R.E.M.’s 1996 album New Adventures in Hi-Fi for its 25th anniversary. The rock legends talk about writing the bulk of the record while touring the Monster album, the idea of spontaneity within the songs, and Stipe using religion as a writing tool. We also hear what it was like for the lead singer to meet his idol Patti Smith for the first time, hearing Eddie Vedder and Jason Isbell’s recent covers of R.E.M. classics, and new music on the way from both individuals. Make sure to subscribe to Kyle Meredith With... wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for information on all our shows. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and Mike Mills on 25 Years of New Adventures in Hi-Fi

Gavin Rossdale catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about the 20th anniversary of Golden State, a record that found Bush going back-to-basics but also with the unfortunate timing of releasing it right before 9/11. He tells us about having his songs recontextualized in the wake of the Twin Towers attack, signing with a record label who seemed to fail them at every turn, and eventually losing half of the band in the aftermath of it all. Rossdale also takes us into his acting career, including his recent role in Janell Shirtcliff’s Habit alongside Bella Thorne, Paris Jackson, and The Kills. He also discusses how his scenes from Brittany Murphy’s Little Black Book were cut because screen tests said they had too much chemistry, and the details on his next movie called The Edge of Nowhere, also directed by Shirtcliff. Make sure to subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for information on all our shows. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Gavin Rossdale on the 20th Anniversary of Bush’s Golden State

Kyle Meredith With... is an interview series in which WFPK's Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of musicians. Meredith digs deep into the artist's work to find out how the music is made and where their journey is going, from legendary artists like Robert Plant, Paul McCartney, U2, and Bryan Ferry, to the newer class of The National, St. Vincent, Arctic Monkeys, Haim, and Father John Misty.

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