Britney's "...Baby One More Time" At 20!
Rob Sheffield, Brittany Spanos and host Brian Hiatt go deep on how a teenage Britney Spears changed the face of pop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Rolling Stone Music Now
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
Ice Cube on the Secret History of N.W.A.
In a revealing 2015 interview with host Brian Hiatt, Ice Cube dug into the earliest days of N.W.A. – and gangsta rap itself – while also explaining exactly why he left the group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Life and Music of Aretha Franklin (Plus, Aretha on Her Favorite Songs)
Biographer David Ritz joins host Brian Hiatt, David Browne and Patrick Doyle to talk about the formative influences behind Franklin's music, and we play Doyle's emotional 2014 interview with her, where Franklin goes through decades of her favorite music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Best Songs of the 21st Century (Pt. 1, feat. Patrick Carney and Amerie)
The Black Keys’ Patrick Carney and Amerie join host Brian Hiatt (along with Brittany Spanos and Simon Vozick-Levinson) to talk about “Tighten Up” and “1 Thing” – their entries on Rolling Stone’s list of the 21st century’s best songs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Roger Daltrey on the Legend of the Who
The Who's frontman talks with Andy Greene – plus, Andy joins host Brian Hiatt to discuss the band's legacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
50 Years of the MC5's Rock Revolution: Wayne Kramer Looks Back
Soon after the MC5 changed rock forever, guitarist Wayne Kramer was in prison. Kramer, author of a new autobiography, joins host Brian Hiatt to look back on one of rock's wildest lives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Interpol frontman Paul Banks: The Rolling Stone Interview
As Interpol prepare to release their strong new album, Marauder, frontman Paul Banks joins host Brian Hiatt for a look back on their entire career Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What is 2018’s Song of the Summer?
From Drake to Kacey Musgraves, we evaluate the candidates for the defining song of summer 2018. Rolling Stone’s Sarah Grant, Brendan Klinkenberg and Simon-Vozick-Levinson join host Brian Hiatt to discuss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Life and Music of Paul Simon
From battles with Art Garfunkel to the Graceland controversies, Paul Simon's biographer, Robert Hilburn, takes host Brian Hiatt inside the surprisingly dramatic artistic journey of a great American singer/songwriter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Inside 2018's Best Albums, So Far
Take a guided tour of Rolling Stone's list of the 50 best albums of 2018, so far, with staffers Sarah Grant, Simon Vozick-Levinson and Chris Weingarten, plus host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bowie, "2001" and The Secret History of Sci-Fi Rock
Author Jason Heller breaks down his the new book "Strange Stars," which traces the weird, fascinating synergy between classic rock and science fiction, with host Brian Hiat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Drake vs. Pusha-T and The Greatest Hip-Hop Beefs of All Time
Brendan Klinkenberg, Simon Vozick-Levinson, Chris Weingarten and host Brian Hiatt break down the Drake vs. Pusha-T battle , and trace the rich history of rap beefs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Camilla Cabello Conquered Pop
Brittany Spanos, Joe Levy and Alex Morris – who wrote Rolling Stone's new Camilla Cabello cover story – join host Brian Hiatt to go deep on the pop star's rise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Secrets of Def Leppard's Hits
As Def Leppard hit the road with Journey, frontman Joe Elliott breaks down the making of their greatest hits, their unlikely hip-hop influences, working with a young Taylor Swift and much more with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Confessions of A Frontman: Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody on His Hard-Fought Return
Why did it take seven years between Snow Patrol albums? Frontman Gary Lightbody tells host Brian Hiatt about overcoming depression and a drinking problem to make some of his best music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Questlove's Secrets of Musical Creation
The Roots' Questlove, author of the new book Creative Quest, breaks down a dazzling list of musical influences, from Michael Jackson to Meg White, in a wide-ranging interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Long Life and Slow Death of "Classic Rock"
What exactly is "classic rock"? And are we in its last days? Steven Hyden, author of "Twilight of the Gods: A Journey to the End of Classic Rock," weighs in on the legends of the Doors, Led Zeppelin and more with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Conversation with Fleetwood Mac
Where did Lindsey Buckingham go? As they prep for a new tour, the members of Fleetwood Mac (including new additions Mike Campbell and Neil Finn) explain it all to Andy Greene Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Beyoncé at Coachella: The Ultimate Play-by-Play
Suzy Exposito, Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt to analyze the highlights of Beychella Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Kiss: Desmond Child Tells the Stories Behind the Hits
As Bon Jovi enters the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, legendary songwriter Desmond Child tells host Brian Hiatt about co-writing their hits – plus tales of Aerosmith, Kiss, Ricky Martin and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Genius of Nina Simone, Remembered by Her Brother
As the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame prepares to induct Nina Simone, her brother Sam Waymon joins host Brian Hiatt and David Browne to share intimate memories of his genius sister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Death of Downloads and CDs; Artist to Watch: Soccer Mommy
Steve Knopper joins host Brian Hiatt to trace streaming's conquest of music sales back to Napster; Sophie Allison of Soccer Mommy explains the influences behind her great new album Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Spinal Tap's Derek Smalls: The Rolling Stone Q+A
The bassist for England's loudest band sits down with host Brian Hiatt to discuss exploding drummers, his new solo LP, Spinal Tap's break-up, Brexit, Satan's toupee, erectile dysfunction and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Craig Mack's Life and Career – and Jack White's new LP
We go deep on the life of Bad Boy Records legend Craig Mack – as well as Jack White's new album and Rolling Stone cover story. Host Brian Hiatt, who wrote the White story, is joined by Christian Hoard, Chris Weingarten and Jon Dolan to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Making of Van Morrison's Astral Weeks – and 1968's Secret History
Author Ryan H. Walsh discusses his new book, Astral Weeks: A Secret History of 1968, with host Brian Hiatt – and musician John Payne shares stories from the making of the LP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kelly Clarkson: The Rolling Stone Q+A
Clarkson joins host Brian Hiatt to talk about returning to TV with The Voice, her new album, her dramatic clashes with her old label, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Julian Casablancas on his Voidz reinvention, the Strokes and the Looming Apocalypse
Casablancas and his Voidz bandmates Beardo and Jake Bercovici join host Brian Hiatt for a deep conversation on their new album, the disappointments of modern pop, the dark state of the world and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is the Smashing Pumpkins Reunion Really a Reunion?
The Pumpkins just announced a major reunion tour – without bassist D'Arcy Wretzky. Host Brian Hiatt and Andy Greene dig into how we got here, and whether fans will buy three-quarters of the classic line-up – while also going through the band's entire fraught history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why is Everyone Picking on Justin Timberlake?
Timberlake just scored a number-one album in the face of a huge backlash. Host Brian Hiatt goes deep with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield on how Justin went from beloved pop icon to online punching bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Can the Grammys Be Saved?
This year's Grammys ceremony made almost no one happy. Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos join host Brian Hiatt to discuss its ups (Kesha, Kendrick) and downs (no Lorde performance?), the awards' oft-bizarre history (Natalie Cole!), and its possible future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices