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.

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Rolling Stone Music Now episodes:

06.02.2022
Inside the World of Blackpink
We go inside the reporting of Rolling Stone's new cover stories on the world's biggest girl group, with reporter Haeryun Kang joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
05.27.2022
Harry Styles' "Harry's House": The Ultimate Breakdown
We go track by track through Harry Styles' new album, "Harry's House," with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt for the discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
05.19.2022
The Triumphs and Controversies of Kendrick Lamar's Return
Kendrick Lamar is tearing apart his own image – and everyone's confused. Marcus J. Moore, author of the definitive biography The Butterfly Effect, joins host Brian Hiatt to break down the long-awaited Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers. Learn more about...
05.12.2022
Ben Fong-Torres on Backstage Secrets of the 1970s
Writer Ben-Fong Torres, star of the new Netflix documentary 'Like A Rolling Stone: The Life and Times of Ben-Fong Torres,' looks back at his groundbreaking Rolling Stone work – including interviews with Ray Charles, Jim Morrison, Bob Dylan, and George Harrison...
05.05.2022
Sheryl Crow Tells All
Sheryl Crow, the subject of the new documentary Sheryl, looks back on her whole career in revealing interviews with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
04.28.2022
The Notorious B.I.G.: The Untold Story
As the Notorious B.I.G.'s 50th birthday approaches, we look back at his life and music, with Justin Tinsley, author of the revelatory new book It Was All a Dream: Biggie and the World That Made Him joining host Brian Hiatt Learn...
04.21.2022
Kurt Vile: The Rolling Stone Interview
Kurt Vile digs deep in an interview with host Brian Hiatt, discussing his new album Watch My Moves (including his killer version of Bruce Springsteen's "Wages of Sin"), loving Wu-Tang Clan, getting high at a Bob Dylan concert, why he...
04.14.2022
Puerto Rican Rap Superstar Residente on His Campaign to Redefine "America"
Residente explains why his new song "This Is Not America" tells U.S. residents to stop calling themselves "Americans" in an interview with Julyssa Lopez. Plus, a look back at his Calle 13 days and much more. Learn more about your ad...
04.07.2022
Exclusive: Grammy Producers Reveal Behind-the-Scenes Secrets, Address Criticism and More
Grammy executive producers Ben Winston and Raj Kapoor explain how BTS' performance almost didn't happen and other backstage tales, take on various critiques of the show, and explain how the Grammys are going to keep on changing Learn more about your...
03.31.2022
A Final Visit With Taylor Hawkins
The late Foo Fighters drummer talks about his brotherhood with Dave Grohl, stage fright, almost quitting the band, and much more in never-before-heard audio of his final in=person Rolling Stone interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03.24.2022
'Something in the Way,' 'The Batman,' Prince, and the Wild History of Batmusic
With Nirvana's 'Something in the Way' a streaming smash thanks to 'The Batman,' we look at the new movie's music and the whole story Batmusic, from the '60s TV theme song to Prince and beyond. David Fear and Erica Thompson...
03.17.2022
Keith Richards on the Rolling Stones' Future and His Reluctant Solo Career
Keith Richards tells host Brian Hiatt about the future of the Rolling Stones without Charlie Watts, making his 1992 solo classic 'Main Offender,' his reaction to Paul McCartney calling the Stones a "blues cover band" and much more Learn more about...
03.10.2022
Inside A Music Scene Under Fire in Ukraine
Homegrown rap, rock and dance music were bigger than ever in Ukraine – and then Russia attacked. Ukrainian musicians tell us about their once-thriving scene, and the realities of life in wartime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03.03.2022
A Grunge God's Fall and Rise: The Confessions of Mark Lanegan
The late Mark Lanegan, of Screaming Trees and solo fame, tells Kory Grow how Courtney Love saved his life, how he dealt with the losses of his friends Kurt Cobain and Anthony Bourdain, hoe he revived his career after his addiction...
02.24.2022
Dr. Dre's Halftime Show Wasn't "Nostalgia" – and Why Drake and Taylor Swift Should Be Next
We discuss this year's Super Bowl halftime show, look back at past highs and lows, and make suggestions for the future, with host Brian Hiatt joined by Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02.17.2022
Eminem Before Rakim and Snoop? The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Rap Problem – and Other Growing Pains
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted Little Richard before the Beatles – but may be about to induct Eminem before many hip-hop pioneers, Keith Murphy and Andy Greene join host Brian Hiatt to discuss the tricky future of the...
02.09.2022
330 Hours of Ye: Inside the Kanye West Documentary 'Jeen-Yuhs'
Coodie and Chike, the directors of Netflix's Kanye West documentary 'Jeen-Yuhs,' go deep into the making of their revelatory three-part movie in an interview with host Brian Hiatt. Plus: Rolling Stone's David Fear puts the film in historical context Learn more...
02.03.2022
Inside the Neil Young vs. Joe Rogan Battle
How did a 76-year-old rock legend rattle a giant corporation? We look into Neil Young's crusade, with Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt. Plus: a debate over whether CDs deserve a comeback, with Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos Learn more about...
01.27.2022
Questlove on 'Summer of Soul' Secrets, The Roots' Future, His Sly Stone Documentary
Questlove on how 'Summer of Soul' was influenced by Public Enemy, why 'Get Back' is a hip-hop movie, why the Roots have 700 song ideas for their next album, and much more in an in-depth interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn...
01.19.2022
How Ronnie Spector Broke Free: Her Brave Life and World-Shaking Music
Hear unearthed audio of Ronnie Spector on her life with Phil Spector and the birth of the Ronettes, and dive deep into her story, with Andy Greene, Angie Martoccio, and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad...
01.13.2022
The Best 2021 Albums You Didn’t Hear
We guide you through the hip-hop, country/Americana, and metal albums you may have missed in 2021, as well as some bigger names, from Megan Thee Stallion to Eric Church. Host Brian Hiatt is joined by Jeff Ihaza, Joseph Hudak, and...
12.29.2021
The Secret History of Steely Dan
Donald Fagen on losing Walter Becker, developing Steely Dan’s sound, and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12.22.2021
The Best (and Weirdest and Saddest) Holiday Songs
Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos join host Brian Hiatt for a rundown of their favorite Christmas and holiday songs, from Mariah Carey to Ariana Grande to Run-DMC to Bruce Springsteen – and oddities including Bryan Adams' "Reggae Christmas" and the entire existence...
12.16.2021
Best Albums of 2021, From Olivia Rodrigo to Rauw Alejandro
Inside Rolling Stone’s genre-spanning picks for 2021’s best albums, with Mankaprr Conteh, Julyssa Lopez, and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12.08.2021
Reinventing Pop with Finneas: Billie Eilish, His Solo Career and More
Finneas tells all about co-creating music with his superstar sister, launching his solo career, writing for Justin Bieber and much more in an in-depth interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12.02.2021
The Endless Beatles Revelations of 'Get Back'
Rob Sheffield and host Brian Hiatt break down Peter Jackson's astonishing, eight-hour Beatles documentary 'Get Back.' Plus: inside the new Brian Wilson documentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11.24.2021
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss: The Rolling Stone Interview
Plant and Krauss on their new album, the legacy of Led Zeppelin and 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?,' surviving the '80s and much, much more, in an in-depth conversation with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11.17.2021
Inside the Tragedy at Astroworld Festival
How did 10 people die at a Travis Scott concert? An in-depth look at one of the worst concert tragedies in years, with on-the scene reporting and more – Ethan Millman, Jeff Ihaza and concert-safety expert Paul Wertheimer join host...
11.10.2021
Taylor Swift's Catalog, Ranked – and A Look at Taylor's Versions
We discuss Rob Sheffield's revamped, ranked list of Taylor Swift's songs, with Rob joining Brittany Spanos and host Brian Hiatt – and discuss the work-intensive Taylor's Versions project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11.04.2021
Snoop Dogg: The Rolling Stone Interview
Snoop looks back on the making of his biggest songs with Dr. Dre and Pharrell, previews next year's Super Bowl halftime show, explains how he squashed his beef with Eminem, shares memories of Tupac and Biggie, discusses his new album...
10.28.2021
The Wizardry of Young Thug
We look at Young Thug's long and wildly innovative path to his new album 'Punk,' with Jeff Ihaza joining host Brian Hiatt for the discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10.20.2021
The Dark Side of Eric Clapton
Clapton has become a vocal skeptic of COVID-19 vaccines – and once went on a "full-tilt racist" rant. David Browne, author of Rolling Stone's blockbuster new report on Clapton, joins host Brian Hiatt to discuss the untold story of a rock icon....
10.13.2021
The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (Pt. 2)
We continue our journey through Rolling Stone’s brand-new list of the greatest songs ever, with Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos joining host Brian Hiatt to talk about tracks from the Ronettes, Dr. Dre, the Notorious B.I.G., Prince, Chuck Berry and more Learn more...
10.06.2021
Brandi Carlile: The Rolling Stone Interview
The singer/songwriter breaks down her new album, ‘In These Silent Days,’ and talks about hanging out with Joni Mitchell, singing with Soundgarden, avoiding hit singles, and much more with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
09.29.2021
The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (Pt. 1)
We dig into the making of (and reactions to) Rolling Stone’s much-discussed new list, and discuss the top 20, with Brittany Spanos, Rob Sheffield and Jon Dolan joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
09.22.2021
Rick Ross Teaches You How to "Boss Up"
Hip-hop legend Rick Ross, author of the new book 'The Perfect Day to Boss Up," gives life lessons and looks back on his hit-making career so far in an interview with Jeff Ihaza Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
09.15.2021
Kanye vs. Drake: ‘Donda’ and ‘Certified Lover Boy’
We discuss Drake’s ‘Certified Lover Boy’ and Kanye West’s ‘Donda,’ as well as the controversies behind them, with Jeff Ihaza joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
09.08.2021
Best of RSMN: The Holland Brothers on Writing Motown Classics
Brian and Eddie Holland, who co-wrote Motown hits from "Heat Wave" to "Stop! In the Name of Love" – and also a new memoir – share tales from a pop golden age with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices....
09.01.2021
A Tribute to Charlie Watts
We look back on the life and music of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, with Rob Sheffield and Hank Shteamer joining host Brian Hiatt; plus, Max Weinberg and the Black Keys' Patrick Carney weigh in Learn more about your ad choices....
08.25.2021
'Who's Next' (and 'Led Zeppelin IV') at 50 - Looking Back at Peak Classic Rock
We look back at two albums that defined classic rock, with Steven Hyden joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
08.18.2021
The Greatest Music Videos Ever Made
We break down Rolling Stone's recent list of the 100 greatest music videos, with Mankaprr Conteh, David Fear, and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
08.11.2021
The Great Limp Bizkit Debate
With a Lollapalooza comeback and a new Woodstock '99 doc, the legacy of Fred Durst's band is a weirdly hot topic – Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt to weigh in Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
08.04.2021
George Clinton: The Rolling Stone Interview
For his 80th birthday, the Parliament-Funkadelic founder looks back on his whole career with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
07.28.2021
A Conversation with H.E.R.
H.E.R. breaks down her long-awaited new album 'Back of My Mind,' the origins of her guitar virtuosity, the state of R&B, her Oscar and Grammy wins and much more with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
07.21.2021
Olivia Rodrigo's Teen Spirit
Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt to dig into the rise of Olivia Rodrigo; plus, Spanos' interview with Rodrigo and producer Dan Nigro on the making of "Deja Vu" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
07.14.2021
Lucy Dacus on Making One of 2021's Best Albums
The singer-songwriter on the making of her new album 'Home Video,' the art of songwriting, the future of Boygenius, her love for Bruce Springsteen and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
07.06.2021
BEST OF RSMN: 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
06.30.2021
The Year In Hip-Hop (So Far)
We look back at the best hip-hop songs and albums of 2021 so far, with Mankaprr Conteh and Jeff Ihaza joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
06.22.2021
The Many Lives of Sparks
Sparks’ Ron and Russell Mael, along with Edgar Wright, director of the excellent new documentary ‘The Sparks Brothers,’ join host Brian Hiatt for a career-spanning discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
06.15.2021
Wolfgang Van Halen on his Debut Album and Growing Up Van Halen
Wolfgang Van Halen joins host Brian Hiatt to talk about his early years and the making of his debut album as Mammoth WVH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's Rolling Stone Music Now about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Rolling Stone Music Now episodes:

Inside the World of Blackpink

Harry Styles' "Harry's House": The Ultimate Breakdown

The Triumphs and Controversies of Kendrick Lamar's Return

Ben Fong-Torres on Backstage Secrets of the 1970s

Sheryl Crow Tells All

The Notorious B.I.G.: The Untold Story

Kurt Vile: The Rolling Stone Interview

Puerto Rican Rap Superstar Residente on His Campaign to Redefine "America"

Exclusive: Grammy Producers Reveal Behind-the-Scenes Secrets, Address Criticism and More

A Final Visit With Taylor Hawkins

'Something in the Way,' 'The Batman,' Prince, and the Wild History of Batmusic

Keith Richards on the Rolling Stones' Future and His Reluctant Solo Career

Inside A Music Scene Under Fire in Ukraine

A Grunge God's Fall and Rise: The Confessions of Mark Lanegan

Dr. Dre's Halftime Show Wasn't "Nostalgia" – and Why Drake and Taylor Swift Should Be Next

Eminem Before Rakim and Snoop? The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Rap Problem – and Other Growing Pains

330 Hours of Ye: Inside the Kanye West Documentary 'Jeen-Yuhs'

Inside the Neil Young vs. Joe Rogan Battle

Questlove on 'Summer of Soul' Secrets, The Roots' Future, His Sly Stone Documentary

How Ronnie Spector Broke Free: Her Brave Life and World-Shaking Music

The Best 2021 Albums You Didn’t Hear

The Secret History of Steely Dan

The Best (and Weirdest and Saddest) Holiday Songs

Best Albums of 2021, From Olivia Rodrigo to Rauw Alejandro

Reinventing Pop with Finneas: Billie Eilish, His Solo Career and More

The Endless Beatles Revelations of 'Get Back'

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss: The Rolling Stone Interview

Inside the Tragedy at Astroworld Festival

Taylor Swift's Catalog, Ranked – and A Look at Taylor's Versions

Snoop Dogg: The Rolling Stone Interview

The Wizardry of Young Thug

The Dark Side of Eric Clapton

The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (Pt. 2)

Brandi Carlile: The Rolling Stone Interview

The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (Pt. 1)

Rick Ross Teaches You How to "Boss Up"

Kanye vs. Drake: ‘Donda’ and ‘Certified Lover Boy’

Best of RSMN: The Holland Brothers on Writing Motown Classics

A Tribute to Charlie Watts

'Who's Next' (and 'Led Zeppelin IV') at 50 - Looking Back at Peak Classic Rock

The Greatest Music Videos Ever Made

The Great Limp Bizkit Debate

George Clinton: The Rolling Stone Interview

A Conversation with H.E.R.

Olivia Rodrigo's Teen Spirit

Lucy Dacus on Making One of 2021's Best Albums

BEST OF RSMN: Smokey Robinson: The Rolling Stone Interview

The Year In Hip-Hop (So Far)

The Many Lives of Sparks

Wolfgang Van Halen on his Debut Album and Growing Up Van Halen