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Ben Folds gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss his autobiography, A Dream About Lightning Bugs, having a mantra of worker harder and not smarter, mining small moments of his past to make big statements in his songs, and making peace with his 1997 breakthrough single "Brick". The two also discuss how music imprints itself in memories and the importance of music therapy, the hurdles of making new albums, his issue with recent pop music, writing with his fans, and the prospect of a sequel to 1998's Fear of Pop Vol. 1. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Super Furry Animals frontman Gruff Rhys gave Kyle Meredith a call to discuss his latest solo record, Pang, and how it got its start with Damon Albarn's Africa Express. It's an album sang entirely in Welsh, with flares of African rhythms and American expressions, making it a worldly album in a time of walls, a theme which also finds its way into the lyrics. And it's with all of that in mind that Gruff and Kyle tie the bigger picture topics back to the SFA LP, Guerrilla, which hit its 20th anniversary this year. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Goo Goo Dolls singer Johnny Rzeznik and bassist Robby Takac give Kyle Meredith a call to rundown the stories behind their latest LP, Miracle Drug. It's an album lyrically built on hope and connection with a side-eye on the political landscape. We hear how touring Dizzy Up the Girl lent a bit of inspiration for this album's direction, their penchant for anthems, the difference in marketing a band now as oppose to their first tour in '89, and having artists like Snail Mail and Soccer Mommy covering their songs. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Goo Goo Dolls singer Johnny Rzeznik and bassist Robby Takac give Kyle Meredith a call to rundown the stories behind their latest LP, Miracle Drug. It's an album lyrically built on hope and connection with a side-eye on the political landscape. We hear how touring Dizzy Up the Girl lent a bit of inspiration for this album's direction, their penchant for anthems, the difference in marketing a band now as oppose to their first tour in '89, and having artists like Snail Mail and Soccer Mommy covering their songs. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Kate Tempest gives Kyle Meredith a ring to dive into her Rick Rubin-produced album, The Book of Traps and Lessons. She discusses finding the right sounds to accompany her poetry, tying personal stories into a greater picture of a lost post-Brexit Europe, journeying into a better person, and what it's like to perform a conceptual piece like this on the Glastonbury stage. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Belle and Sebastian singer-songwriter Stuart Murdoch calls up Kyle Meredith for the insights into The Days of Bagnold Summer, which serves as the band's new album and soundtrack for the movie of the same name. There is discussion on the attraction of coming-of-age films, how the LP came from an idea for an instrumental record, and the loneliness of a harmonica. We also hear about their recent performance of If You're Feeling Sinister and having their own cruise. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Belle and Sebastian singer-songwriter Stuart Murdoch calls up Kyle Meredith for the insights into The Days of Bagnold Summer, which serves as the band's new album and soundtrack for the movie of the same name. There is discussion on the attraction of coming-of-age films, how the LP came from an idea for an instrumental record, and the loneliness of a harmonica. We also hear about their recent performance of If You're Feeling Sinister and having their own cruise. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana gives Kyle Meredith a call to reminisce on the original Woodstock, his 1969 debut album, and his 1999 comeback record, Supernatural, particularly its gigantic hit single "Smooth". He also discusses his new album, Africa Speaks, namely how Rick Rubin helped bring the concept to life, giving Spanish vocalist Buika the reins to sing, and what African music means in today's political environment. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Kyle Meredith catches up with three artists backstage at Forecastle 2019. We first hear from Cautious Clay, who tells the story of finding his stage name from Louisville native Muhammad Ali as well as the comeback of the flute. Then Sunflower Bean sits down to discuss rock's stronghold in Europe, their great fashion attire, and activism. Finally, Israel Nash rounds up the trio with talk on his latest album, Lifted, its connections with the '60s and today, in addition to hosting a festival in his backyard. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Kyle Meredith catches up with three artists backstage at Forecastle 2019. We first hear from Cautious Clay, who tells the story of finding his stage name from Louisville native Muhammad Ali as well as the comeback of the flute. Then Sunflower Bean sits down to discuss rock's stronghold in Europe, their great fashion attire, and activism. Finally, Israel Nash rounds up the trio with talk on his latest album, Lifted, its connections with the '60s and today, in addition to hosting a festival in his backyard. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy