A Perfect Circle’s Billy Howerdel on Musical Influences, Remixing Puscifer, and What Normal Was

<p><a href="https://consequence.net/artist/Billy-Howerdel/" rel="nofollow">Billy Howerdel</a> rings Kyle Meredith to talk about <a href="https://consequence.net/2022/04/billy-howerdel-what-normal-was-2022-north-american-tour/" rel="nofollow"><em>What Normal Was</em></a>, the first solo record under his own name. The album finds Mr. Ashes Divide connecting to his teenage years while watching his kids come into their own discovery era to reflect where he’s arrived at musically.</p><p>Howerdel reflects on how his listening to The Dead Kennedys is akin to his children’s taste for Soundcloud trap, the impact that The Cure’s <em>Pornography</em> had on his coming-of-age, and his recent <a href="https://consequence.net/2022/07/puscifer-billy-howerdel-james-iha-remixes/" rel="nofollow">remixes of songs from Puscifer</a> and Our Lady Peace. </p><p>Listen to Billy Howerdel talk about <em>What Normal Was</em>, his influences, and more now. Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to <a href="https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/kyle-meredith-with/" rel="nofollow"><em>Kyle Meredith With…</em></a> as well, and you can also follow the <a href="https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/" rel="nofollow">Consequence Podcast Network</a> for updates on all our shows.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>