Nov 22 In the Studio Queen musical We Will Rock You: “The show has only became more real as the future has gotten closer.” We Will Rock You, the jukebox musical based on the songs of Queen and the book by Ben Elton, has recently been revived after the huge success of 2018’s biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody and will takeover the Louisville Palace on Tuesday, November 26. Kyle Gruninger , who plays the role of Khashoggi in the 2019 North […] By Kyle Meredith Nov 22 In the Studio Queen musical We Will Rock You: “The show has only became more real as the future has gotten closer.” By Kyle Meredith
Nov 21 In the Studio Jay Som discusses Anak Ko: “People that downplay their influences are lying. They’re definitely listening to their favorite artists to get the same sound.” Jay Som speaks with Meredith about her latest LP, Anak Ko, and how the Joshua Tree desert played a large role in its completion and the allure and magic of the storied area. Melina Duterte also talks about inviting some of her friends into the recording sessions, a first for the multi-instrumentalist, her love of […] By Kyle Meredith Nov 21 In the Studio Jay Som discusses Anak Ko: “People that downplay their influences are lying. They’re definitely listening to their favorite artists to get the same sound.” By Kyle Meredith
Nov 20 In the Studio Hoobastank talks 15th anniversary of The Reason, motorbike accident: “Woke up with a tube sticking out of my head. It was just gnarly.” Hoobastank’s Dan Estrin speaks with Kyle Meredith about the 15th anniversary of the band’s sophomore LP, The Reason. Estrin takes us behind the scenes of what it was like to write the chart-topping album while still touring their debut record and then having it all come to a halt after suffering a head injury from […] By Kyle Meredith Nov 20 In the Studio Hoobastank talks 15th anniversary of The Reason, motorbike accident: “Woke up with a tube sticking out of my head. It was just gnarly.” By Kyle Meredith
Nov 19 In the Studio Liz Phair talks Horror Stories & details upcoming album: “The record gets a little stranger and experimental from here.” Liz Phair returns to the scene with not just her first new music in nearly a decade, but with an autobiography in tow as well. Phair spoke with Kyle Meredith about collecting the darker memories that make up Horror Stories and how it’s follow up, the yet-to-be completed Fairy Tales, focus’s on the lighter sides […] By Kyle Meredith Nov 19 In the Studio Liz Phair talks Horror Stories & details upcoming album: “The record gets a little stranger and experimental from here.” By Kyle Meredith
Nov 18 In the Studio Rusted Root reflect on 25 years of When I Woke & the undeniable appeal of Send Me On My Way: “Hardcore metal guys love it, kids love it.” Rusted Root frontman Michael Glabiki phones Kyle Meredith to take us back to 1994 for the 25th anniversary of the band’s breakthrough LP, When I Woke, with stories behind songs “Send Me On My Way,” “Martyr,” and “Ecstasy”. Glabiki tells us about being in an organic sounding band at the height of grunge, their political […] By Kyle Meredith Nov 18 In the Studio Rusted Root reflect on 25 years of When I Woke & the undeniable appeal of Send Me On My Way: “Hardcore metal guys love it, kids love it.” By Kyle Meredith
Nov 15 In the Studio Hiss Golden Messenger discuss Kentucky influences on Live Lunch When Hiss Golden Messenger returned to Louisville to play at Zanzabar, he graced our audience with a beautifully intimate set in our performance studio for WFPK Live Lunch. Frontman MC Taylor didn’t come alone either, bringing with him frequent collaborator Phil Cook, an incredible musician in his own right whose previously visited WFPK to perform […] By Tyler Franklin Nov 15 In the Studio Hiss Golden Messenger discuss Kentucky influences on Live Lunch By Tyler Franklin