Kyle Meredith With...

Legendary guitarist Johnny Marr talks to Kyle Meredith about his new solo album, Call the Comet, and how Depeche Mode influenced several of the songs. Marr also reveals why he turned down an offer to reunite with The The, his desire to collaborate again with Hans Zimmer, and whether he's worried Morrissey's controversial comments will have any impact on The Smiths' legacy.  

Dave Lory, former manager of Jeff Buckley, is out with a new book called Jeff Buckley: From Hallelujah to Last Goodbye. Lory talks to Kyle Meredith about Buckley's final days; the would-be sophomore LP, Sketches For My Sweetheart The Drunk; Chris Cornell, who was Jeff's friend and died as Dave was finishing the book; and the extreme shelf life of Buckley's "Hallelujah" cover, as well as getting Leonard Cohen's blessing.

Kate Pierson walks Kyle Meredith through The B-52's history, beginning with their early days playing CBGBs and Max's Kansas City, to their mainstream success in the 1980's, all the way to their latest album, 2008's Funplex. Pierson also reveals why there won't be another B-52s album, though she does promise a new solo album co-written by Sia.

Wye Oak's Jenn Wasner talks to Kyle Meredith about the band's new album, The Louder I Call, The Faster It Runs, and the inspiration behind songs "It Was Not Natural" and "You Of All People". She also discusses the dynamics of touring. 

Gus Unger-Hamilton, keyboardist and vocalist of alt-J, talks to Kyle Meredith about their immersive new sound project, the challenges of performing their music live, and why they're compelled to write more catchier music. Plus, Unger-Hamilton explains why alt-J consider themselves a "folk band" and how Radiohead inspired their latest single, "Hares On the Mountain".  Kyle Meredith With... is presented by Consequence of Sound and Louisville's 91.9 WFPK. 

Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum promotes the band's new live album, Live from Liberty Lunch, Austin, TX, December 3, 1992, in addition to the newly minted reissues of their first two studio albums. He also reflects on his appreciation for filmmaker Kevin Smith, the time he met Prince, the backstory behind their ill-fated eighth studio album, Candy from a Stranger, and what's next for Soul Asylum. Kyle Meredith With... is presented by Consequence of Sound and Louisville's 91.9 WFPK. 

Joseph Arthur talks to Kyle Meredith about Arthur Buck, his new project with R.E.M.'s Peter Buck. They discuss how the collaboration came to fruition and deep dive into songs including "I Am The Moment", "Are You Electrified", and "Summertime". Arthur also talks a bit about his next solo album. 

Legendary country folk singer-songwriter shares stories of Dan Auerbach's poker nights, his mutual Jason Isbell adoration, Phil Spector asking his kids "who's the king of rock and roll" before they go to bed, and how Pluto being downsized really pissed him off. 

Walk the Moon lead singer Nicholas Petricca talks about the recent turmoil that inspired the band's latest album, What If Nothing. Petricca reveals that the band almost broke up prior to the album's release: "We weren't sure if we were going to," he says. 

Lou Barlow of Sebadoh and Dinosaur Jr. fame gives an update on his current ongoings in this installment of Kyle Meredith With.... He reveals plans to make a new Sebadoh album and explains why he has yet to actually hear Dinosaur Jr.'s latest single. He also talks Dinosaur Jr.'s upcoming tour and the prospects of a new album from the legendary band.