Get a complete taste of legendary musicians and up-and-coming bands in these 7 minute interview pieces set to the artists own music. Hosted by Kyle Meredith.

The Speed of Sound with Kyle Meredith

Kyle Meredith talks with Paul McCartney about the science behind his songwriting, the redemption of Wings, and his life outside of music, all set to the soundtrack of one of the greatest musicians of all time. 

The Speed of Sound with Kyle Meredith: Paul McCartney

A soundtrack of U2's new album, Songs Of Innocence, and a few older favorites, serves as the undercurrent in this interview with The Edge and Adam Clayton talking with Kyle Meredith during their Innocence + Experience Tour.

The Speed of Sound with Kyle Meredith: U2

Ask me who the greatest artist to come out of the past decade and I’ll tell you St. Vincent without a doubt.  She’s not only produced some of the most exciting and unique music, but you should also count her as one of the best guitar players in the game, comparable to Prince.  And to talk to?  She’s top of that game as well, which is what makes this interview so much fun. 

The Speed of Sound with Kyle Meredith:  St. Vincent

Chris Cornell gets personal with Kyle Meredith about his new album Higher Truth, the influence his kids have had on him, and whether or not we'll see him on the campaign trail next year.

The Speed of Sound with Kyle Meredith: Chris Cornell

Have you  heard the new Iggy Pop album, Post Pop Depression? Not only is it one of the best records of the year, it’s also one of his greatest albums ever, no easy feat for a guy that helped start punk rock, wrote some of the greatest songs of the 70s, and eventually found himself in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It also doesn’t hurt that the new record was produced and co-written by Josh Homme, the Queens of the Stone Age frontman with his own lifetime worth of accolades. And me? I’ve got both of them sitting down together.

The Speed of Sound with Kyle Meredith: Iggy Pop & Josh Homme

What doesn’t Wayne Coyne have his hand in these days? The Flaming Lips frontman is rarely out of the spotlight, whether it’s with his day job, side projects like Electric Wurms, or collaborating with folks like Miley Cyrus, My Morning Jacket or any number of his famous Fwends. I caught up with the fearless freak to get his take on modern celebrity and much more.

The Speed of Sound with Kyle Meredith: Wayne Coyne (The Flaming Lips)

Does it get any better than Bonnie Raitt? When you think of an artist in control, she’s gotta be one of the first names that come to mind as an artists whose seemingly always done it her own way. That can be heard all over her latest record, Dig In Deep, which tackles politics on The Comin Round is Going Through, but also knows when to let it’s hair down, like on the INXS cover I Need You Tonight. It’s probably best to let her tell you about it though.

The Speed of Sound with Kyle Meredith - Bonnie Raitt

When Jamie Hince lost the use of his finger for a while a few years back, it definitely put up a few question marks for how The Kills would proceed. He is a guitarist afterall. Luckily, some time was being bought thanks to Alison Mosshart’s involvement in The Dead Weather, giving Jamie some time to heal, and eventually work on what would become their new record, Ash & Ice

The Speed of Sound with Kyle Meredith - The Kills

Did you know that for the past few years, Jack Johnson has donated 100% of his tour proceeds to charity? 100%! He’s as much of an environmental activist as a songwriter, but let’s not forget that he’s also a documentary filmmaker and record label owner. He’s also a seriously awesome guy.

The Speed of Sound - Jack Johnson

My Morning Jacket may be between albums right now, but that hasn’t slowed any of the members down. Most of the guys ended up backing Ray Lamontagne as his backing band last year, and there were a couple of solo records, too. One of those came from guitarist Carl Broemel, who hadn’t taken a solo outing since 2010’s All Birds Say. Whatever the reasons for taking the time, it’s made for a great collection called 4th of July.

The Speed of Sound with Kyle Meredith: Carl Broemel (of My Morning Jacket)

As the story goes, My Morning Jacket’s Jim James had been working on scoring a soundtrack when the studio fired him for being too weird. The jams wouldn’t go completely unheard though thanks to some unfortunately inspiration due to the political climate and world happenings. Still, the resulting solo album, Eternally Even, isn’t a completely dark record, thanks to an unflinching optimism in humanity that Jim carries.

The Speed of Sound with Kyle Meredith: Jim James

After two decades in NYC, Mike Doughty made a big lifestyle change recently by moving to Memphis. While the change of scenery isn’t exactly evident in his songwriting, you can definitely sense a man inspired when you talk with him. Not that he seems to ever have a lack of creativity, regardless of where he’s living now. Doughty is a man who, ultimately, doesn’t stop or sit still, something that’s always been great for us fans.

The Speed of Sound with Kyle Meredith: Mike Doughty

Jimmy Eat World released their 8th album, Integrity Blues, last year in what some called a return to form of their earlier works. But that’s not exactly true. Sure, the top songwriting hallmarks are all there, as Jim Adkins is a master at melody and storytelling, but the LP also has more than it’s fair share of surprises, proving that this is still a band with forward momentum.

The Speed of Sound with Kyle Meredith: Jimmy Eat World

It isn’t as easy to find great rock and roll as it use to be. Something solid, loud, fast, and most importantly, fun. But if The Struts have anything to say about that, we won’t have that problem any longer. The new gods of glam came roaring out of the gate with fist pumping, shout-out-loud choruses that keep you on your feet, and inspire you to be a better person. Let me introduce you to their lead singer, Luke Spiller.

The Speed of Sound with Kyle Meredith: The Struts

If you were a 120 Minutes on MTV obsessive like I was, you’ll remember the band Velvet Crush. Their 1994 breakthrough, Teenage Symphonies To God, featured the song “Hold Me Up,” which got some great buzz bin play on the channel. These days, the duo spend their time backing Matthew Sweet in his band, but with 2016 marking their 25th anniversary, they gave their landmark album the deluxe treatment with a standalone disc of demos, lost takes, and live cuts called Pre-Teen Symphonies. I gave Ric Menck a call to get all of the details, and a little reminiscing.

The Speed of Sound with Kyle Meredith: Velvet Crush

It’s been six years since power pop god Matthew Sweet released an album of original music, but brothers and sisters, I am here to tell you that there is a light at the end of that tunnel. Sweet has completed what is essentially a double album, though being released as a single disc and a separate bonus collection that’s due out this year. So I thought I’d give him a call to get the details.

The Speed of Sound with Kyle Meredith: Matthew Sweet

If it comes down to one man to save rock and roll, my money's on Chuck Prophet. His most recent run of albums harkens back to the purest form of the genre, with feet in both 60s garage and 70s riff-rock. His most recent LP, Bobby Fuller Died For Your Sins, also looks at the legends we’ve lost, and on a wider scale, our troubling surroundings. It’s a statement from an artist who’s finding a new stride to hit 30 some odd years into his career.

The Speed of Sound with Kyle Meredith: Chuck Prophet

Before Josh Ritter heads back into the studio to start recording his next album, he’s road testing new material in front of a fanbase always eager for his next pieces. It’s not something most artists can get away with, but then again, Josh Ritter isn’t most artists.

The Speed of Sound with Kyle Meredith - Josh Ritter

Fitz & The Tantrums may have arrived as a pop throwback for the next generation, but they didn’t stay in that box for long. They were quick to move into 80s sound experiments with 2013’s More Than Just A Dream, and a present sound all their own in last year’s self-titled effort. That direction progression was accompanied lifestyle and location changes for the band members, too, which is where my conversation starts with co-founder Noelle Scaggs.

The Speed of Sound with Kyle Meredith - Fitz & The Tantrums

Saying that I dare you not to at least bob your head along with Saint Motel’s “Move” isn’t really a fair challenge. It’s near impossible as long as you're not immobile in a neck brace. And maybe even then your body would find a way to hit the groove. It was the lead-off single to their newest record, Saintmotelevision, which announced that they weren’t just any pop rock band, but finely tuned craftsmen.

The Speed of Sound with Kyle Meredith - Saint Motel

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