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Rolling Stone Music Now

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Inside the biggest stories in music, hosted by Rolling Stone senior writer Brian Hiatt. Featuring interviews with top artists, expert insight on new releases and breaking news from the Rolling Stone staff, and much more.

Episodes

Year in Review: Hip-Hop in 2020

From the loss of Pop Smoke to the reign of Megan Thee Stallion, we look back at the many stories of the last year in hip-hop – and look ahead to this year – with Jeff Ihaza joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, 202145 min

The Best Albums of 2020

From Bad Bunny to the Weeknd, from Bob Dylan to Ariana Grande, we dig into last year’s best, with host Brian Hiatt joined by Brittany Spanos, Rob Sheffield, and Simon Vozick-Levinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 20, 202148 min

Diane Warren: My Life in Songs

The legendary songwriter, who's releasing her debut album later this year, shares stories from songs spanning her entire career, from "Rhythm of the Night" to "I Don't Want to Miss A Thing," with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, 202147 min

Taylor Swift's 'Evermore': The Ultimate Breakdown

We examine Taylor Swift's latest surprise album, track by track, with Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 22, 20201 hr 1 min

The Best Songs of 2020

From the Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" to Lady Gaga's "Stupid Love," we look back at the year in songs, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 202049 min

Smokey Robinson: The Rolling Stone Interview

Smokey Robinson, one of the greatest songwriters of all time, tells the stories behind his Motown classics and much more in a career-spanning conversation with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 24, 202046 min

Inside the Reinvention of the Music Business

From TikTok to Fortnite to Twitch and beyond, we discuss how the music business is radically transforming in 2020. Amy X. Wang, Samantha Hissong, and Ethan Millman join host Brian Hiatt for a look at the innovators on Rolling Stone’s Future 25 list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 10, 202033 min

The Making of Kendrick Lamar

Marcus J. Moore, author of The Butterfly Effect, a new book on Kendrick Lamar, takes host Brian Hiatt through the life and times of one of the 21st century's most important artists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 03, 202046 min

Mariah Carey Book Club! Inside the Year's Best Music Memoir

We dig deep into Mariah Carey's revelatory, moving new book, from her childhood traumas to her rise to superstardom, with host Brian Hiatt joined by Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30, 202043 min

Phoebe Bridgers: The Rolling Stone Interview

Bridgers, one of the greatest singer/songwriters of her generation, talks about her influences, her writing process, why she finds sadness funny, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 23, 202043 min

The Life and Music of Eddie Van Halen

We pay tribute to the late guitar god, with previously unheard interview audio, a discussion with biographer Greg Renoff, and tributes from Tom Morello, Steve Vai, and Gene Simmons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 12, 202046 min

'Kid A' at 20: A Look Back at Radiohead's Masterpiece

We dig into the making (and meaning) of Radiohead's 'Kid A,' with Steven Hyden, who has a new book on the album, joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 06, 202041 min

500 Greatest Albums of All Time - Inside the List

We break down what's new on Rolling Stone's rebooted list of the greatest albums ever, with Brittany Spanos, Jon Dolan, and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 29, 202044 min

The Life and Music of Toots Hibbert

Inside the story of the late reggae pioneer Toots Hibbert, with Rolling Stone Editor Jason Fine, who wrote a definitive Hibbert profile, joining host Brian Hiatt. Plus: audio from Fine's interviews with Toots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 22, 202046 min

Melissa Etheridge: The Rolling Stone Interview

Etheridge looks back at her entire career in an intimate conversation with host Brian Hiatt, from writing her greatest hits to her time with Bruce Springsteen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15, 202044 min

Katy Perry and the Future of Pop

Katy Perry talks with Brittany Spanos about her new album Smile, her hopes for the rest of her career and more. Plus: We break down Perry’s place in the pop universe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 31, 202045 min

Why Did The Beatles Really Break Up?

We preview Peter Jackson's Beatles movie and look back at the most heartbreaking band split ever, with Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 25, 202044 min

From W.A.S.P. to "WAP" – The Weird History of Moral Panics Over Lyrics

We discuss how the conservative freakout over Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's new song is just the latest in a long series of lyrical controversies, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 18, 202043 min

From Rage to Audioslave to E Street, Tom Morello Looks Back

With his book 'Whatever It Takes' on its way, the Rage Against the Machine guitarist looks back on his life and career, explains how his style developed, and reflects on current events Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 11, 202044 min

Taylor Swift's 'Folklore': The Ultimate Breakdown

Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos join host Brian Hiatt to go track-by-track through Swift's surprise release Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 05, 202048 min

The Adventures of Bob Dylan in the 21st Century

From "Things Have Changed" on, we look at the best of Dylan's 21st-century catalog, with Angie Martoccio, Jon Dolan and Simon Vozick-Levinson joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 31, 202044 min

Jimmy Buffett: The Rolling Stone Interview

The singer/songwriter talks about the early days of his career, the future of concerts, his encounters with Hunter S. Thompson and Bob Dylan and much more with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 21, 202043 min

The Birth of 'Hamilton'

With the 'Hamilton' film now streaming, we look back at the genesis of the show and more with musical director Alex Lacamoire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 16, 202046 min

Alanis Morissette Looks Back, and Ahead

In a revealing conversation with host Brian Hiatt, Morissette talks about her new album, the 'Jagged Little Pill' musical and 25th anniversary, and her whole career Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 02, 202041 min

A Conversation with John Legend

John Legend talks with host Brian Hiatt about his just-released album Bigger Love, why the current wave of Black Lives Matter protests have made him hopeful, life as the sexiest man alive, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 24, 202038 min

A Conversation with Killer Mike

Killer Mike talks with Jamil Smith about Run the Jewels' great new album, the nationwide Black Lives Matter protests, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 202046 min