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Rolling Stone Music Now

English, Music, 1 season, 412 episodes, 5 days, 23 hours, 55 minutes
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The writers and editors of Rolling Stone take you inside the biggest stories in music. Featuring interviews with our favorite artists; what's playing in the office; expert insight on the week's biggest music news; and much more.
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Inside Sublime's Unlikely Return

Bradley Nowell's son Jakob Nowell and original Sublime drummer Bud Gaugh tell host Brian Hiatt about bringing the band back for Coachella and beyond — and Nowell explains what it was like growing up in the shadow of his father, who died when he was just one year old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/16/202450 minutes, 56 seconds
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Exclusive! Robert Plant and Alison Krauss on Their 2024 Tour, Retirement, 'Stairway to Heaven,' and More

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss sit down with host Brian Hiatt for their only interview on their new tour, discussing the future of their collaboration and much, much more — including the moment Plant got on stage to sing "Stairway to Heaven" last year for the first time in ages Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/13/202428 minutes, 32 seconds
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Pt. 3 of the Best Music You Didn't Hear in 2023

We look back at some of the best hip-hop, R&B, and Afropop of 2023, with an emphasis on lesser-known albums and songs. Mankaprr Conteh and Andre Gee join host Brian Hiatt for the discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/13/202449 minutes, 52 seconds
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Exclusive: The Making of the 2024 Grammys, with Exec Producer Ben Winston

From getting Joni Mitchell to perform to rushing Mariah Carey through traffic in a golf cart, executive producer Ben Winston spills-behind-the-scenes secrets of this year's Grammy ceremony in an in-depth interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/6/202443 minutes, 5 seconds
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Inside the 66th Annual Grammy Awards

Raj Kapoor, executive producer of the Grammy Awards, previews this year's performances, from Joni Mitchell to Travis Scott to Billy Joel to Billie Eilish — and is there still a chance Taylor Swift and Beyoncé might perform? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/2/202422 minutes
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Inside "We Are the World": Untold Stories of the 1985 All-Star Sessions

With a new "We Are the World" documentary hitting Netflix, we look back at the one-of-a-kind all-star sessions, where Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder and dozens of others joined forces. Host Brian Hiatt talks to Bao Nguyen, director of the new doc, The Greatest Night in Pop; Tom Bahler, who was the vocal arranger for "We Are the World"; and Sheila E, who talks about her experience as one of the singers that night — and how she felt that the song's makers were using her to try to get Prince to show up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/29/202455 minutes, 56 seconds
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Pt. 2 of The Best 2023 Music You Didn't Hear

Continuing our series on the best music of 2023, we look at the best of Americana and country, with Joseph Hudak joining host Brian Hiatt to talk about releases from Zach Bryan, Jason Isbell, Lucinda Williams, and many, many more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/25/202441 minutes, 15 seconds
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The Best 2023 Music You Didn't Hear (Pt. 1)

In the first of our series on the best music you may have missed in 2023, we take a look at the year's indie-rock albums, from Blondshell to Wednesday to Ian Sweet, with Angie Martoccio, Jon Dolan, and Simon Vozick-Levinson joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/22/202445 minutes, 41 seconds
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Kali Uchis on Making Music "Without Limitations"

Genre-jumping innovator Kali Uchis breaks down her new album, Orquídeas, and her whole career path in an interview with Rolling Stone's Julyssa Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/15/202425 minutes, 15 seconds
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Green Day Hates Trump. Are You Really Surprised??

The MAGA world went on a days-long meltdown after Billie Joe Armstrong dissed them on New Year's Eve. We try to figure out why — and what it says about the 2024 election, with Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/4/202433 minutes, 33 seconds
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Creativity Lessons from Snoop Dogg, Lil Yachty, and Gucci Mane

Snoop Dogg, Lil Yachty, and Gucci Mane join Latto, Tierra Whack, and Jon Batiste in conversations for Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians interviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/30/202352 minutes, 21 seconds
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Chaka Khan: A Legend Looks Back

Fresh from her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction, Chaka Khan looks back at some highlights and hidden corners of her career — from working with Prince to her friendship with Joni Mitchell — in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/28/202333 minutes, 19 seconds
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How 'The O.C.' (Almost) Saved Rock

The beloved Fox teen drama The O.C. had some of best music in the history of television. For its 20th anniversary, we look back with creator Josh Schwartz and music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas joining host Brian Hiatt — just in time for Chrismukkah, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/25/202342 minutes, 47 seconds
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The '90s Episode: Trying to Make Sense of a Magical Decade for Music

So much great music came to life in the '90s that the decade is impossible to encapsulate — but we try in this episode, with Rob Harvilla, author of the new book 60 Songs That Explain the '90s, joining host Brian Hiatt for a wide-ranging discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/29/202357 minutes, 33 seconds
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Geddy Lee Tells All: 'My Effin' Life' — and Rush's Possible Future

Geddy Lee looks back on his whole life story in an in-depth interview with host Brian Hiatt, touching on everything from early influences to Rush's experimentation with drugs and synthesizers. And Lee also explains how he's trying to get Alex Lifeson back on the road with him — with some encouragement from Paul McCartney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/19/202350 minutes, 23 seconds
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New Beatles, New Stones... Wait, What Year Is it?

The Beatles and the Rolling Stones both managed to release new music in the space of a few weeks this year — something that will never happen again. We take a deep look at the Beatles' "Now and Then" and the Rolling Stones' Hackney Diamonds, with Angie Martoccio and Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt for the discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/13/202356 minutes, 30 seconds
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Secrets of 'Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)'

For the 30th anniversary of one of the greatest albums ever made, we look back at Wu-Tang Clan's debut, with Andre Gee joining host Brian Hiatt for a discussion — along with Gee's interview with Raekwon on making the album and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/10/202345 minutes, 38 seconds
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Britney Spears Book Club! Inside Her Powerful New Memoir

Britney Spears' 'The Woman In Me' is one of the most wrenching music memoirs ever. We take a deep look at its revelations, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/30/202358 minutes, 56 seconds
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'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' Movie: the Ultimate Breakdown

We go deep on the Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour movie, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/22/20231 hour, 4 minutes, 17 seconds
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Drake: Under Fire, Still on Top

We break down Drake's chart-topping 'For All the Dogs,' as well as the criticism he's facing on multiple fronts, with Mankaprr Conteh joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/16/202338 minutes, 13 seconds
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The Future of Rap-Rock: Teezo Touchdown

Teezo Touchdown, who's featured on albums from Drake, Travis Scott and Lil Yachty this year, tells all about the singular rap-rock fusion (and influences from Prince to Bruce Springsteen) on his debut, How Do You Sleep At Night?, in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/7/202339 minutes, 36 seconds
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"Kurt Was Jealous of Dave": 'In Utero' Revelations, 30 Years Later

On the 30th anniversary of In Utero, original Nirvana biographer Michael Azerrad previews the revelations in his new book, The Amplified Come As You Are. Then, Nirvana manager Danny Goldberg (author of Serving the Servant: Remembering Kurt Cobain), and publicist Jim Merlis look back at life with the band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/25/20231 hour, 26 minutes, 12 seconds
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She Played on 'In Utero' — And Never Talked About It. Until Now.

We celebrate the 30th anniversary of Nirvana's In Utero: Cello player Kera Schaley tells her story for the first time, and director Anton Corbijn reveals behind-the-scenes secrets of the "Heart-Shaped Box" video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/22/202329 minutes, 19 seconds
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How Olivia Rodrigo Avoided a Sophomore Slump

We break down Olivia Rodrigo's new album Guts, try to figure out what's going on between her and Taylor Swift, and more, with Angie Martoccio joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/15/202345 minutes, 50 seconds
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Jimmy Buffett Looks Back

Singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who died in early September at the age of 76, reflects on his life and music — from writing "Margaritaville" to hanging with Bob Dylan — in a 2020 interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/6/202327 minutes, 17 seconds
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The Wild Rise of Oliver Anthony's "Rich Men North of Richmond' - Right-Wing Country Strikes Back!

Oliver Anthony's "Rich Men of Richmond" was initially boosted online by right-wing influencers — but it undeniably caught on with the wider public. How did the fastest-ever rise to number one happen? Joseph Hudak joins host Brian Hiatt to discuss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/25/202347 minutes, 21 seconds
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Is Everything About Travis Scott's 'Utopia' Great — Besides Travis Scott's Rapping?

Travis Scott's Utopia is one of the year's most ambitious hip-hop albums — but many critics see Scott himself as a hollow presence within it. Andre Gee joins host Brian Hiatt to discuss the hits and misses on one of 2023's biggest releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/16/202337 minutes, 35 seconds
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Robbie Robertson on His Life with the Band

The late legend Robbie Robertson looks back at his work with the Band, his time with Bob Dylan, and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/13/202339 minutes, 44 seconds
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The Most Conservative Country Songs of All Time ("Try That In a Small Town" is just the latest)

We break down Jason Aldean's controversial "Try That in A Small Town," and look back at the long, fascinating history of reactionary country songs, from Merle Haggard to to Hank Williams Jr. Toby Keith to Aaron Lewis, with Joseph Hudak joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/7/20231 hour, 6 minutes, 6 seconds
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The Life and Music of Sinead O'Connor

We look back at the life and music of the late Sinead O'Connor. Shirley Manson of Garbage joins host Brian Hiatt to talk about her music and influence, and longtime Rolling Stone writer David Wild looks back at his 1991 cover-story interview with O'Connor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/31/202351 minutes, 20 seconds
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From Fake Eminem to Neural-Net Guitar Amps, More AI Music Madness

We dig into the state of AI and music, with legendary DJ/producer David Guetta, Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid, and the team behind Neural DSP's virtual guitar amps. Plus, a look at Google's ChatGPT-like music-making tool, MusicLM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/23/202339 minutes, 59 seconds
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The Secret History of the Beatles' 'Let It Be'

In a special episode taped live in front of a studio audience at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, legendary producer Glyn Johns looks back at the real story of the Beatles' Let It Be sessions — and actual Beatle Ringo Starr weighs in as well. Rob Sheffield and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame VP of education Jason Hanley join host Brian Hiatt for the discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/11/202348 minutes, 39 seconds
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Concert Behavior Nightmares! PLUS: Olivia Rodrigo's Great New Single

In the wake of a series of incidents where fans threw objects at artists onstage, we try to understand why no one knows how to behave at concerts anymore, and also discuss Olivia Rodrigo's "Vampire." Tomás Mier and Brittany Spanos join host Brian Hiatt for the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/2/202335 minutes, 14 seconds
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Best Albums of 2023 So Far

From Janelle Monáe's 'The Age of Pleasure' to Miley Cyrus' 'Endless Summer Vacation,' we look at the best albums of the year so far, with Mankaprr Conteh and Maura Johnston joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/30/202346 minutes, 43 seconds
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Taylormania! How Taylor Swift Got Bigger Than Ever

We trace Taylor Swift's pandemic-era rise to new heights, and take a new look at the ongoing Eras tour, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/19/202350 minutes, 49 seconds
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Noel Gallagher Tells All

Noel Gallagher on his new album Council Skies, how he wrote "Wonderwall," why he knows his brother Liam doesn't really want to reunite Oasis, why he hates co-writers, and much, much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/11/202345 minutes, 33 seconds
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WBEZ Making

This week, we’re sharing an episode of the podcast series Making from WBEZ. Before becoming a cultural lightning rod, Kanye West was a self-confident teenager, handing out mixtapes on the South and West sides of Chicago. In the first episode of this two-part podcast series, they track Kanye’s meteoric rise from uncredited producer to headlining star. Hear about his rise in this special episode. And if you enjoy it, you can hear about his fall in part two by finding Making from WBEZ.   Making tells the story of a different, iconic figure every episode. Subscribe and don’t miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/26/202339 minutes, 41 seconds
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The Life and Music of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock & Roll

With Tina Turner's death at the age of 83, we look back on her oft-difficult life, career triumphs, and world-shaking music. Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt for the discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/24/202340 minutes, 34 seconds
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Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour: What to Expect

We dig deep on Beyoncé's spectacular Renaissance Tour, from the massive spectacle to the unexpected ballad choices, with Brittany Spanos and Daily Telegraph music critic Neil McCormick joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/22/202337 minutes, 11 seconds
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MTV News Confidential: Kurt Loder, Tabitha Soren, and John Norris tell all

We mark the end of MTV News' 36-year run by talking to three iconic anchors — Kurt Loder, Tabitha Soren, and John Norris — about covering Kurt Cobain's death and interviewing Tupac Shakur, as well behind-the-scenes drama, being the face of music news for a generation, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/15/20231 hour, 10 minutes, 36 seconds
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Free Ed Sheeran! Songwriters Explain Why the 'Let's Get It On' Case Was a Near-Disaster

A panel of hit-makers explains how a verdict against Ed Sheeran could've ruined songwriting forever, with Jenna Andrews (who co-wrote BTS' "Butter"), Jamie Hartman (Backstreet Boys, Lewis Capaldi), and JHart (Justin Bieber, Usher) joining host Brian Hiatt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/8/202342 minutes, 1 second
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AI and the Weird Future of Music

Is artificial intelligence about to change music forever? We look at what's already happening — and what's coming next. Grimes, for one, is allowing anyone to use AI models of her voice, and splitting royalties 50/50; her manager, Daouda Leonard, joins host Brian Hiatt to talk about their plans and the broader risks and possibilities of AI in music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/1/202335 minutes, 41 seconds
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Inside Frank Ocean's Coachella Chaos

We take a deep look at Frank Ocean's controversial Coachella performance — as well as the odd discourse around it — and look back on his career, with Tomás Mier and Simon Vozick-Levinson joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/22/202351 minutes, 36 seconds
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Fake Bands, Real Songs: The Best Tunes by Made-Up Musicians

From Daisy Jones and the Six to the Oneders, we look at the best songs by fictional artists, with Alan Sepinwall joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/19/20231 hour, 9 minutes, 6 seconds
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The Genius of Boygenius: How Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus Are Saving Rock

We tell the story behind rock's most exciting supergroup — Lucy Dacus, Julien Baker, and Phoebe Bridgers — with a track-by-track look at their acclaimed new album. Angie Martoccio, who wrote Rolling Stone's cover story on the band, joins host Brian Hiatt for the discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/5/202349 minutes, 4 seconds
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American Woman: Lana Del Rey's Wild Journey

We dive into Lana Del Rey's new album, 'Did You Know That There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd' — along with her whole discography and the controversies along the way, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/26/202355 minutes, 3 seconds
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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour: The Ultimate Breakdown of Opening Night and Beyond

We dive deep on The Eras Tour, from song choices to staging to guesses at surprises to come and more. Waiss Aramesh, who covered opening night for Rolling Stone, joins Brittany Spanos and host Brian Hiatt for the discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/22/202348 minutes, 9 seconds
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'Hannah Montana' to 'Flowers': Miley Cyrus' Hits, Highs, and Lows,

We discuss Miley Cyrus' new album 'Endless Summer Vacation,' including her smash 'Flowers' – and look back at her whole wild career path, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/13/20231 hour, 12 minutes, 46 seconds
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More Terrible Albums by Great Artists

We look at the second half of our list of 'Genuinely Horrible Albums by Great Artists,' from Kanye West to David Bowie, with the list's author, Andy Greene, joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/10/20231 hour, 1 minute
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Introducing: Back Issue

This week we’re introducing something special: Back Issue from Pineapple Street Studios. Back Issue is BACK with a brand new season! Back Issue reminisces on moments in pop culture’s past that have shaped our present. Each episode brings personal reflection, incredible guests, and plenty of deep belly laughs. Host Josh Gwynn has invited some very special guest co-hosts to share their perspective on some of the most formative stories in pop culture. We start out with not just another hair story but a conversation about the gendered politics of specific hairstyles as Josh sets out on a mission to get a silk press.  We’ll also reflect on iconic award speeches, explore what our brains do on gossip, break down the backstories of Degrassi and Cheetah Girls, decide if Josh should become the next Black ex-pat, and discuss which multi-hyphenate performers are deserving of their flowers. Listen and follow Back Issue wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/9/20234 minutes, 18 seconds
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Genuinely Horrible Albums by Great Artists

From Prince to Neil Young to Madonna, we discuss – and argue about – Rolling Stone's picks for the worst albums by great artists, with the list's author, Andy Greene, joining host Brian Hiatt for the discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/26/20231 hour, 4 minutes, 41 seconds
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Rihanna's Halftime Show: Classic or Low-Energy? Plus: Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. Defends the Grammys

We look at criticism and praise for Rihanna's long-awaited performance comeback, with Mankaprr Conteh and Tomás Mier joining host Brian Hiatt. Plus: Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. responds to our Grammy critiques from last week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/19/20231 hour, 1 minute, 59 seconds
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Why Can't Beyoncé Win Album of the Year? Breaking Down the 2023 Grammys

We discuss Grammy voters' repeated Beyoncé snubs, and break down the highs and lows of the 2023 Grammys, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/13/202340 minutes, 55 seconds
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The Wildest Left-Turn Albums Ever, From Lil Yachty to Queen to Taylor Swift

Lil Yachty's psychedelic-rock experiment 'Let's Start Here' isn't the first album to stun fans – we look back at the history of artists taking wild left turns, from Queen getting funky with 'Hot Space' to Taylor Swift shape-shifting on '1989' and much, much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/6/20231 hour, 1 minute, 26 seconds
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The Making of SZA's 'SOS'

With 'SOS' in its sixth week at number one, we go deep into the making of an instant classic. SZA's collaborators – Rodney Jerkins, Rob Bisel, and Carter Lang – go track by track and tell all about the complex creative process behind the album. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/29/20231 hour, 11 minutes, 39 seconds
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The Life and Music of David Crosby

We look back at the chaotic life and gorgeous music of the late David Crosby – and hear unearthed interview audio – with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young biographer David Browne and Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt for the discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/28/20231 hour, 9 minutes
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More of the Best Music You Didn't Hear in 2022

From hip-hop to indie-rock to Spanish-language music of many genres, here's a rundown of more of the greatest albums you may have missed in 2022, with Andre Gee, Julyssa Lopez, and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/23/20231 hour, 28 minutes, 51 seconds
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The Life and Music of Jeff Beck

We pay tribute to the late guitar god in a super-sized episode featuring a never-before-heard interview with Beck himself by Rolling Stone's Kory Grow, plus new conversations with Mike Campbell, Joe Satriani, and Vernon Reid – and an in-depth discussion of his career, with Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/15/20231 hour, 53 minutes, 4 seconds
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The Best 2022 Music You Didn't Hear (Pt. 1)

An in-depth look at some of the best songs and albums you may have missed in 2022, from country/Americana to Afropop to metal. Mankaprr Conteh, Kory Grow, and Joseph Hudak join host Brian Hiatt for the discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/9/20231 hour, 29 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Untold Story of 'A Long December' – Counting Crows' Adam Duritz Looks Back

Is "A Long December" a Christmas song? In a special holiday episode, Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz weighs in on that question, while going deeper than ever before on the making of e a seasonal classic, sharing his favorite holiday songs by other artists, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/24/202259 minutes, 8 seconds
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SZA Speaks! Inside Her New Album and Much More

SZA talks about the battles behind her triumphant, chart-topping new album 'SOS,' previews her tour, and much, much more in an interview conducted by host Brian Hiatt and Mankaprr Conteh. "I think this album was partially inspired by love lost, but mostly inspired by my departure from attempting to be a nice girl," SZA says. "I've tried to be a nice girl for so long, and it's just not who I am, inherently. I think I've done nice things and I am a kind person, but I'm not a nice girl. And that's okay."   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/18/202233 minutes, 29 seconds
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The 50 Best Albums of 2022

From Taylor Swift to J. Hope, from Spoon to Beyoncé, we look at each of the 50 greatest albums of 2022, hitting genres from superstar pop and hip-hop to indie-rock, Afropop, reggaeton, reggae, R&B, and more. Andre Gee, Julyssa Lopez, Brittany Spanos, and Simon Vozick-Levinson join host Brian Hiatt for the discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/12/20221 hour, 39 minutes, 31 seconds
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The 50 Worst Decisions in Music History

From Britney Spears turning down "Umbrella" to Garth Brooks deciding to become "Chris Gaines," we look at the worst and most ridiculous music blunders of all time, with Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt to discuss his list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/3/20221 hour, 39 minutes, 13 seconds
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The Beatles' 'Revolver': The Ultimate Breakdown

Was 'Taxman' Inspired by the 'Batman' theme? Who or what was 'And Your Bird Can Sing' actually about? We dig into burning Beatles questions and go through every track on the new deluxe 'Revolver' reissue, with Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt for the deep-dive discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/26/20221 hour, 54 minutes, 44 seconds
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Fat Joe Looks Back: "I Might've Been the First Lizzo!"

From his days as a teenage hustler in the Bronx to his endless string of comeback hits to his friendship with Big Pun, Fat Joe – who has a new autobiography, The Book of José, out now – looks back with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/19/202233 minutes, 23 seconds
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Kathleen Hanna + Syd: Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians – Special Series

What happens when we take the writer away and ask two groundbreaking female artists from two different genres to interview each other? On the final episode of Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians – also running as a special series in the Rolling Stone Music Now feed – Kathleen Hanna meets with Syd to talk about learning to sing, star signs, and what it means to be a rebel. Kathleen Hanna is a pioneer of the feminist punk movement, and she’s as active as ever, performing sold out shows across the country with her iconic bands Bikini Kill and Le Tigre. At a Hollywood studio this fall, punk rock's original "Rebel Girl" met with Syd, who's highly respected in R&B and hip-hop for the unconventional path she's carved out with her band, The Internet, and as a solo act. The conversation revealed two women with a unique ability to connect deeply to their audience through their music, and to each other through their individual forms of female empowerment. Produced by OBB Sound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/17/202242 minutes, 12 seconds
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Willow: The Rolling Stone Interview

"I'm just not a pop star. I love doing weird shit": Willow tells all about her new album, her love of System of a Down and Deftones, why she doesn't care about 'nepo baby' discourse, why she's not embarrassed by "Whip My Hair," and much more in an in-depth interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/16/202245 minutes, 36 seconds
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Remembering Migos' Takeoff – and How TikTok is Rewriting Pop Hits

We look back at the life and career of Migos' Takeoff – and talk to Rufus Wainwright about his duet with Carly Rae Jepsen on the viral TikTok smash 'The Loneliest Time.' We play unheard interview audio with Takeoff while discussing his career with Andre Gee and Simon Vozick-Levinson, and also talk with Tomas Mier about how TikTok is essentially crowd-sourcing remixes of songs like Jepsen's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/5/202252 minutes, 45 seconds
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Common + John Legend: Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians – Special Series

What happens when we take the writer away and ask two old friends and Oscar-winning collaborators to dive into what drives their music and their words?   On the new episode of Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians, also running as a special series on the Rolling Stone Music Now feed, we hear Common and John Legend discuss the emotional nature of collaboration and how their shared activism has connected them forever.  In the past few years, John Legend has cemented his position as the king of inspirational R&B. His latest album, Legend, is a legitimate double album that features A-list guests and mixes snappy pop-funk with moving piano ballads. At a studio in New York this fall, he reconnected with another long-time friend and collaborator: Common. Legend has that EGOT; Common has a Grammy, Emmy and Oscar of his own, and the pair two won a Golden Globe and an Oscar for ‘Glory,’ the song they performed for the film Selma. And both have contributed their own entries to Audible’s Words + Music series, blending memoir and performance to bring listeners closer to their unique journeys as artists.The conversation revealed the strength of their bond — and a mutual appreciation of the way that art can serve as an important bridge between cultures.  Produced by OBB Sound.  Content in partnership with Audible's Words + Music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/3/202231 minutes, 59 seconds
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RM + Pharrell Williams: Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians – Special Series

What happens when we take the writer away and ask two pop phenoms, from two completely different places and generations, to interview each other? On today's episode of Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians – also running as a special series here in the Rolling Stone Music Now feed – Pharrell Williams sits down with RM of BTS to talk about the price of fame, the keys to creativity, and why it's important to take a break every so often. RM went from underground rapper in South Korea to performing in sold-out stadiums around the world as the leader of BTS. Now, he's working on his first official solo album. At the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles this fall, the young superstar met with Pharrell Williams, whose one-of-a-kind career as a producer, rapper, and singer has spanned decades. The conversation highlighted the way both artists use their emotions in their work: from the value of pain to the electric experience of playing for the whole world to the intimacy of producing another artist's work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/1/202233 minutes, 55 seconds
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Rick Rubin + Finneas: Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians – Special Series

What happens when we take away the writer and ask two groundbreaking producers, from two different generations, to interview each other?  On this episode of Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians, also running as a special series in the Rolling Stone Music Now feed, Rick Rubin and Finneas talk about how they work in the studio, their listening habits, and the frustrations and the joy involved in making great music.  Rick Rubin started Def Jam Records out of his NYU dorm room in the 1980s, and went on to produce classic albums by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Johnny Cash and many others. He’s still going strong: In addition to his continued collaboration with groups like the Chili Peppers and The Strokes, his book The Creative Act hits bookstores in 2023. Rubin sat down with a young talent making waves of his own: Finneas O’Connell. Finneas produced his sister Billie Eilish’s 2019 smash hit debut in his childhood bedroom in L.A., and has a career of his own as an incisive singer-songwriter — just last year he released his solo debut Optimist. Rubin was a key influence when Finneas was growing up, and their conversation revealed two cutting-edge minds eager to learn from one other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/31/202248 minutes, 20 seconds
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Cameron Crowe on 'Almost Famous: The Musical' and More

Cameron Crowe tells all about making the new musical, the real-life rock stories behind it, the day Joni Mitchell came to see the show, why he's into the idea of making a movie in the MCU, and much more; plus Broadway veteran Tom Kitt digs into the making of the music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/29/20221 hour, 26 minutes, 1 second
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Roger Daltrey + Yungblud: Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians – Special Series

What happens when we take the writer away and ask two British rock stars, from two different generations, to interview each other? In today's episode of Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians – also running as a special series on the Rolling Stone Music Now feed – Roger Daltrey and Yungblud join forces to talk fashion, optimal recording hours, and managing your image in a world gone mad. In the past few years, Yungblud has picked up the torch for a new kind of British rock: one informed by social causes, personal vulnerability, and an affinity for modern pop and hip-hop. His new, self-titled, album leans even further into those vibes: it’s glammy, showy and confident, much like Yungblud himself. At a studio in London this summer, the young star met another quintessential British rock singer: Roger Daltrey of the Who. 57 years after he first sang “My Generation,” Daltrey is as active as ever, currently wrapping an arena tour with the Who. His conversation with Yungblud revealed a rock icon with some strong opinions — and a rabid curiosity about the experiences of younger artists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/27/202228 minutes
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Karen O + Michelle Zauner (Japanese Breakfast): Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians – Special Series

What happens when we take the writer away and ask two great artists to interview each other the first time they meet in person? To kick off this year's Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians podcast – also running as a special series in the Rolling Stone Music Now feed – Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast come together to discuss their songwriting craft, growing up Korean-American, and the cathartic pleasures of smashing glass. In the past two years, Zauner released both a Grammy-nominated album, Jubilee, and a bestselling memoir, Crying in H. Mart. Zauner – who performs as Japanese Breakfast – grew up idolizing Karen O, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs singer famous for her magnetic stage presence and New York swagger. Recently, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs recently released Cool It Down, their first album in nine years. Now that she’s back and setting stages on fire again, Karen O. was more than happy to sit down with Zauner and be the mentor she wishes she’d had when breaking through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/24/202236 minutes, 9 seconds
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Taylor Swift's 'Midnights': The Ultimate Breakdown

We dive very, very deep on every aspect of every track on 'Midnights,' including the seven bonus tracks, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/22/20221 hour, 52 minutes, 39 seconds
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The Return of Blink-182: UFOs, A Plane Crash, and Dick Jokes

We discuss the one-of-a-kind story of Blink-182, including their just-announced reunion with Tom DeLonge and their new single, with Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/15/202247 minutes, 53 seconds
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Charlie Puth: The Rolling Stone Interview

Puth reveals the songwriting secrets behind his new album 'Charlie,' plus why he finds his early work corny, getting (allegedly) ghosted by Ellen's label, being pranked by Bieber, loving Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen, and much more in a revealing interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/8/202256 minutes, 51 seconds
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Roger Waters: A Contentious Political Discussion

In an explosive, wide-ranging interview with investigative journalist James Ball, the Pink Floyd co-founder says he's on a "Ukrainian kill list," and discusses his controversial views on the conflict there — and Russia, and Wikileaks, and Israel, and so much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/4/20221 hour, 36 minutes, 43 seconds
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The Rise of 'Munch'/A New Look at Pearl Jam/Remembering Coolio

In a packed episode, we look back at Coolio's career, with Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt; examine how Ice Spice's 'Munch (Feelin' U)' became the song of the summer, with Jeff Ihaza; and discuss the story of Pearl Jam with Steven Hyden, author of the new book 'Long Road: Pearl Jam and the Soundtrack of a Generation' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/1/20221 hour, 21 minutes, 24 seconds
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How Harry Styles Made 'Harry's House' - Kid Harpoon on Bringing Guitars Back to the Charts

Producer/songwriter Kid Harpoon, a.k.a. Tom Hull, goes deep on the making of Harry Styles' 'Harry's House,' Maggie Rogers' 'Surrender,' and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/24/20221 hour, 17 minutes, 2 seconds
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Björk “Sonic Symbolism” Podcast

Join Björk in conversations with collaborators about her sound experiences. In the podcast you’ll learn about the moods, timbres, and tempos that vibrate through each album. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/19/20223 minutes, 42 seconds
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Mariah Carey Tells All! Untold 'Butterfly' Tales, Her Biopic Series, New Music, and Much More

In a very special episode, Mariah Carey joins host Brian Hiatt for an epic interview. Carey goes deep on the making of 'Butterfly' for its 25th anniversary, while also talking about everything from her lost, secret alt-rock album to the new music she's working on to Lee Daniels' plans for a biopic series based on her memoir – and much, much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/16/20221 hour, 50 minutes, 25 seconds
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Fall Out Boy Confidential: Joe Trohman on His Revealing New Memoir

Fall Out Boy co-founder and lead guitarist Joe Trohman, author of the excellent new memoir 'None of This Rocks,' tells all about his life in the band and much more in a revealing interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/10/20221 hour, 16 minutes, 1 second
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Inside David Bowie's Final Years – Plus, Nile Rodgers on Making 'Let's Dance'

With a new documentary, Moonage Daydream, on its way, we look back at how David Bowie made some of his greatest work just before his death - and Nile Rodgers tells the stories behind 'Let's Dance'  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/27/202250 minutes, 3 seconds
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The Worst Songs of all Time

From "Blurred Lines" to "Twinkle Twinkle Little Bitch," we look at some of the worst songs ever - while also questioning whether we can really be sure of "worst songs" in 2022, when the canon and our own tastes are in a constant state of reevaluation. Plus, a look at how pressure to go viral on TikTok may be creating bad songs, and why behavior at concerts is worse than ever post-pandemic. Tomás Mier, Brittany Spanos, and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt for the discussions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/19/202259 minutes, 4 seconds
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Beyoncé's 'Renaissance': The Controversies and Triumphs of a Blockbuster Album

Producer Hit-Boy discusses making "Thique" and much more. Plus, how does one song end up with 24 writers? And what are the consequences of changing albums after their release? Also, a discussion of the best songs on 'Renaissance' and its spiritual themes, with Mankaprr Conteh and Jeff Ihaza joining host Brian Hiatt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/12/202253 minutes, 57 seconds
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How Joni Mitchell Became a Millennial and Gen-Z Hero

We celebrate the work of Joni Mitchell, with Cameron Crowe discussing his legendary 1979 Mitchell interview, and guitarist Larry Carlton talking about playing with Mitchell on some of her greatest songs. Angie Martoccio takes us through the peaks of Mitchell's discography, and Jonathan Bernstein gives a first-hand account of her stunning Newport Folk Festival comeback performance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/5/202259 minutes, 53 seconds
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Beyoncé's Studio Secrets: Inside the Making of Her Best Songs

Legendary producers Rodney Jerkins and Scott Storch share behind-the-scenes tales of classic Beyoncé hits, from "Deja Vu" to "Baby Boy" to Destiny's Child's "Say My Name" and more. Plus, Mankaprr Conteh breaks down Rolling Stone's new list of Beyoncé's 70 best songs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/30/202248 minutes, 39 seconds
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The State of Justin Bieber's Career, Best Indie-Rock of 2022 So Far, and Wolfgang Van Halen Speaks Out

We run through the best indie albums of the year so far, look at the state of Justin Bieber's career, and play an excerpt of our new Wolfgang Van Halen interview. Brittany Spanos and Simon Vozick-Levinson join host Brian Hiatt for the discussions, which also touch on Kanye West's latest festival cancellation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/21/202256 minutes, 15 seconds
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Best Pop of 2022 So Far – and the Metal Side of "Stranger Things"

From The Weeknd to Bad Bunny to Sky Ferreira, we look at the best pop of 2022 so far, with Tomás Mier joining host Brian Hiatt – plus, a look at the heavy-metal influences of "Stranger Things," from "Master of Puppets" to the real-life 1980s Satanic panic, in a discussion with Kory Grow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/15/202254 minutes, 5 seconds
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Phoebe Bridgers Looks Back on Making 'Punisher.' Plus: Her Musical Heroes, Her Songwriting Process and Much More

Phoebe Bridgers goes song-by-song on 'Punisher,' goes deep on her songwriting process and musical heroes, talks about her friendship with Conor Oberst, and much more in this new edit of her interview with host Brian Hiatt  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/8/202240 minutes, 48 seconds
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Did Elvis Steal From Big Mama Thornton? The Real "Hound Dog" Story

Legendary songwriter Mike Stoller joins host Brian Hiatt to explain how he and Jerry Leiber wrote "Hound Dog" for Big Mama Thornton – and what happened next. He also shares tales of his time with Elvis Presley and much more. Plus David Fear on the new "Elvis" movie, and Rolling Stone News correspondent Delissa Shannon's interview with Yola about playing Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/30/202255 minutes, 40 seconds
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Drake, Beyoncé, and the Dance-Music Vibe Shift. Plus: Paul McCartney at 80

Drake and Beyoncé's house-influenced new releases want to make you dance; Jeff Ihaza and Mankaprr Conteh join host Brian Hiatt to discuss. Plus: Rob Sheffield on Paul McCartney at 80 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/23/202253 minutes, 52 seconds
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The Confessions of Megan Thee Stallion – and Kate Bush's "Stranger Things" Moment

We explore how "Stranger Things" revived Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill," with Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt – and go inside the reporting of Megan Thee Stallion's new Rolling Stone cover story and preview her new album with Mankaprr Conteh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/17/202247 minutes, 10 seconds
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Steve Jones on the Sex Pistols' Real Story

From his relationship with Chrissie Hynde to the truth about Sid Vicious, Steve Jones tells all about his time in the Sex Pistols Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/9/202249 minutes, 16 seconds
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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
6/2/202232 minutes, 5 seconds
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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
5/27/202251 minutes, 12 seconds
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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 your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/19/202252 minutes, 39 seconds
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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 – in conversation with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/12/202246 minutes, 49 seconds
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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
5/5/202237 minutes, 34 seconds
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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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/28/202259 minutes, 52 seconds
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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 wants Miley Cyrus to cover his songs, drugs, "dad-rock," guitar sounds, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/21/202249 minutes, 41 seconds
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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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/14/202229 minutes, 17 seconds
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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 ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/7/202240 minutes, 19 seconds
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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
3/31/202242 minutes, 15 seconds
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'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 join host Brian Hiatt for the discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/24/202240 minutes, 35 seconds
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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 your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/17/202229 minutes, 58 seconds
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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
3/10/202224 minutes, 40 seconds
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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 struggles, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/3/202250 minutes, 21 seconds
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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
2/24/202240 minutes, 19 seconds
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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 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/17/202251 minutes, 32 seconds
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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 about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/9/202243 minutes, 5 seconds
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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 your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/3/202244 minutes, 16 seconds
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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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/27/202244 minutes, 38 seconds
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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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/19/202239 minutes, 32 seconds
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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 Kory Grow for the discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/13/202250 minutes, 58 seconds
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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
12/29/202141 minutes, 16 seconds
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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 of Trans-Siberian Orchestra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/22/202141 minutes, 31 seconds
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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
12/16/202143 minutes, 8 seconds
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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
12/8/202146 minutes, 25 seconds
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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
12/2/20211 hour, 3 minutes, 47 seconds
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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
11/24/202147 minutes, 8 seconds
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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 Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/17/202146 minutes, 17 seconds
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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
11/10/202151 minutes, 58 seconds
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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 'The Algorithm,' and much more in an in-depth interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/4/202146 minutes, 14 seconds
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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
10/28/202149 minutes, 52 seconds
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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. Plus: the English Beat's Dave Wakeling shares memories of Clapton's infamous 1976 stage tantrum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/20/202140 minutes, 16 seconds
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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 about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/13/202147 minutes, 38 seconds
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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
10/6/202158 minutes, 4 seconds
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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
9/29/202149 minutes, 36 seconds
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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
9/22/202144 minutes, 8 seconds
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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
9/15/202148 minutes, 37 seconds
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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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/8/202151 minutes, 17 seconds
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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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/1/202150 minutes, 33 seconds
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'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
8/25/202155 minutes, 58 seconds
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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
8/18/202158 minutes, 20 seconds
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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
8/11/20211 hour, 21 seconds
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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
8/4/202151 minutes, 59 seconds
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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
7/28/202155 minutes, 57 seconds
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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
7/21/202155 minutes, 27 seconds
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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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/14/202149 minutes, 30 seconds
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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
7/6/202146 minutes, 54 seconds
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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
6/30/202149 minutes, 47 seconds
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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
6/22/202146 minutes, 21 seconds
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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
6/15/202149 minutes, 41 seconds
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The Unstoppable Rise of BTS

In the wake of Rolling Stone's BTS cover-story package, Seoul-based music journalist Youngdae Kim, author of the book 'BTS: The Review,' joins host Brian Hiatt to tell the story of how they became the world's biggest band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/9/202148 minutes, 9 seconds
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Bob Dylan at 80: Best Covers of His Songs and More

We celebrate Bob Dylan's birthday with Angie Martoccio, David Browne, Andy Greene, and Simon Vozick-Levinson joining host Brian Hiatt for a look at our new list of the greatest Dylan covers and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/1/202148 minutes, 56 seconds
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10 Years of Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way'

We look back at the making (and meaning) of a pop masterpiece, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt, who was in the studio with Gaga as she finished the album Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/25/202146 minutes, 8 seconds
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From Jay Z to Foo Fighters to Tina Turner, Inside the Rock Hall's 2021 Class

Brittany Spanos, Rob Sheffield, and Andy Greene join host Brian Hiatt to talk about a diverse class, and we play Greene's interviews with new inductees LL Cool J, the Go Gos, and Carole King Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/19/202144 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Genesis of Genesis (and the Future of Reunion Tours)

With Genesis embarking on a huge reunion tour, Andy Greene joins host Brian Hiatt for a look at the band’s unique prog-to-pop journey – and a discussion of the prospects for other post-COVID reunions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/11/202147 minutes, 47 seconds
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The Mad Genius of Jim Steinman

We dig into the gloriously over-the-top work of the late songwriter behind Meatloaf’s ‘Bat Out of Hell,’ “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and much more, with Brittany Spanos, Rob Sheffield, and Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/4/202148 minutes, 46 seconds
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Michael Stipe on R.E.M.'s Legacy

Stipe looks back on R.E.M.'s career, discusses his solo music, and much more in an interview with Rob Sheffield. Plus: Sheffield and Brian Hiatt reflect on R.E.M.'s history and influence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/27/202141 minutes, 35 seconds
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The Life and Music of DMX

We look back at the complex life and brilliant music of the late rapper, with Jeff Ihaza and Simon Vozick-Levinson joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/21/202142 minutes, 1 second
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Why Tina Turner Is the Queen of Rock

We look back at Tina Turner’s triumphs, tragedies, and one-of-a-kind career, with Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/13/202145 minutes, 27 seconds
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Best of RSMN: The Songwriting Genius of Adam Schlesinger

From Fountains of Wayne to "That Thing You Do" and beyond, Alan Sepinwall and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt pay tribute to a great songwriter, gone too soon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/6/202149 minutes, 48 seconds
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Neil Young’s Lost Classics

We dive into the newly released ‘70s masterpieces of Neil Young’s ‘Archives Volume II,’ with Angie Martoccio, Rob Sheffield, Andy Greene and David Browne joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/31/202146 minutes, 54 seconds
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Were the 2021 Grammys… Good?

Mankaprr Conteh, Brittany Spanos, and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt for a look at the great performances and problematic moments of the 2021 Grammys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/26/202150 minutes, 9 seconds
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The Secret History of Hair Metal (But Don't Call It That)

Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock, authors of 'Nöthin' But a Good Time,' a new oral history of '80s hard rock, share untold tales of one of music's wildest eras Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/17/202148 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Black Crowes Look Back at ‘Shake Your Moneymaker’

Chris and Rich Robinson look back at the birth of the Black Crowes, the making of their debut, and much more with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/10/202155 minutes, 20 seconds
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Two Robots and A Dream: A Farewell to Daft Punk

We look back at how French dance duo Daft Punk changed music forever, with Jonah Weiner, who wrote their Rolling Stone cover story, joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/3/202152 minutes, 23 seconds
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Best of RSMN: The Genius of Nina Simone

Nina Simone's brother, Sam Waymon, shares intimate memories of his genius sister with host Brian Hiatt and David Browne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/24/202146 minutes, 51 seconds
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Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Look Back

The legendary producers and songwriters share stories behind their greatest hits for Janet Jackson and more with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/17/202152 minutes, 12 seconds
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The Women Who Helped Create Hip-Hop

Clover Hope, author of the great new book 'The Motherlode: 100+ Women Who Made Hip-Hop,' shares stories from the early years of women in hip-hop with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/10/202146 minutes, 26 seconds
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Olivia Rodrigo's "Drivers License" and the Greatest Debut Singles Ever

We discuss the song that's instantly taken over 2021, and look back at other world-shaking debuts, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/2/202148 minutes, 33 seconds
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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
1/27/202144 minutes, 55 seconds
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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
1/20/202147 minutes, 56 seconds
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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
1/12/202146 minutes, 26 seconds
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BEST OF RSMN: Justin Townes Earle: The Rolling Stone Interview

In 2019, a year before Earle's passing, the singer-songwriter sat down for an intimate interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/5/202141 minutes, 35 seconds
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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
12/22/20201 hour, 5 seconds
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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
12/16/202048 minutes, 52 seconds
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Musicians on Musicians! Lil' Wayne/Lil' Baby; Lars Ulrich/Phoebe Bridgers; Brittany Howard/Margo Price

From Rolling Stone's annual Musicians on Musicians package, we feature revealing conversations between Lil' Wayne and Lil' Baby; Metallica's Lars Ulrich and Phoebe Bridgers; and Brittany Howard and Margo Price Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/8/202050 minutes, 34 seconds
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Best of RSMN: Blondie’s Debbie Harry and Chris Stein Tell All

Debbie Harry and Chris Stein discuss the origins of Blondie and more with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/3/202037 minutes, 42 seconds
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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
11/24/202045 minutes, 34 seconds
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From "YMCA" to "Fortunate Son," Inside The Trump Era's Weird Musical Battles

Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt to discuss cultural battles over music over the last four years, plus the best and worst protest songs, the future of music under Biden, and more  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/17/202042 minutes, 25 seconds
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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
11/10/202032 minutes, 54 seconds
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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
11/3/202045 minutes, 15 seconds
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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
10/30/202042 minutes, 18 seconds
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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
10/23/202042 minutes, 7 seconds
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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
10/12/202045 minutes, 49 seconds
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'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
10/6/202040 minutes, 34 seconds
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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
9/29/202043 minutes, 24 seconds
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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
9/22/202045 minutes, 14 seconds
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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
9/15/202043 minutes, 41 seconds
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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
8/31/202044 minutes, 4 seconds
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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
8/25/202043 minutes, 39 seconds
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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
8/18/202042 minutes, 48 seconds
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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
8/11/202043 minutes, 33 seconds
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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
8/5/202047 minutes, 25 seconds
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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
7/31/202043 minutes, 19 seconds
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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
7/21/202042 minutes, 33 seconds
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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
7/16/202045 minutes, 14 seconds
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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
7/2/202040 minutes, 8 seconds
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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
6/24/202037 minutes, 45 seconds
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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
6/16/202045 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ice Cube on the Making of ‘F–k tha Police’ and N.W.A’s history

In a 2015 interview, Ice Cube looks back on the N.W.A. classic that’s climbing the charts again now – and tells the story of the birth of N.W.A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/9/202052 minutes, 26 seconds
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A Conversation with Robbie Robertson

With the new documentary 'Once Were Brothers' out now, Robertson looks back on the story of the Band, his time with Bob Dylan and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/3/202044 minutes, 10 seconds
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Britney Spears' 'Oops!... I Did It Again' – A 20th Anniversary Celebration

Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos join host Brian Hiatt to look back at Spears' classic second album. Plus: video director Nigel Dick on his time with Britney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/27/202047 minutes, 21 seconds
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The Life and Music of Little Richard

We celebrate the barrier-smashing career and timeless music of a rock n' roll founding father, with Rob Sheffield, David Browne and Patrick Doyle joining host Brian Hiatt. Plus, Steve Van Zandt pays tribute  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/20/202042 minutes
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Is 'Fetch the Bolt Cutters' Fiona Apple's Best Album?

A journey through the entire catalog of Fiona Apple, one of the most consistent artists of her generation, with Claire Shaffer, Brittany Spanos, and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/4/202043 minutes, 46 seconds
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A Conversation with Dua Lipa

The pop star on on her great new album 'Future Nostalgia,' whether she's a "female alpha," and much more   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/27/202042 minutes, 17 seconds
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The Greatest Concerts We've Ever Seen

In a time without live shows, we look back at the highlights of lifetimes of concert-going, with Brittany Spanos, Rob Sheffield, and Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt (plus special guests Brendan Benson and Brian Fallon) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/21/202043 minutes, 6 seconds
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Remembering John Prine and Bill Withers

We play an unheard interview with Bill Withers by Andy Greene and look back on John Prine's singular career, with Patrick Doyle joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/13/202042 minutes, 29 seconds
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The Songwriting Genius of Adam Schlesinger

From Fountains of Wayne to "That Thing You Do" and beyond, Alan Sepinwall and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt pay tribute to a great songwriter, gone too soon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/7/202044 minutes, 34 seconds
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Songs of Comfort, with Taylor Swift, Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow

We discuss songs of solace in our current crisis, with some very special guests – including Taylor Swift – joining host Brian Hiatt  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/27/202046 minutes, 8 seconds
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Cancellations, Chaos: How the Pandemic Halted the Music Biz

We go deep on an unprecedented challenge for the music industry in the face of COV-19, with reporters Amy X. Wang, Samantha Hissong and Ethan Millman joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/23/202038 minutes, 18 seconds
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A Conversation with Jason Isbell

Isbell, one of the greatest songwriters of his generation, talks about his upcoming album, Reunions, A Star is Born, and his entire career with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/18/202046 minutes, 18 seconds
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The Magic of BTS - and the History of Boy Bands

We look at the triumph of BTS, and how they fit in with the long history of boy bands, with Jezebel senior writer Maria Sherman (author of an upcoming boy-band history) joining Brittany Spanos, Rob Sheffield and host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/11/202042 minutes, 18 seconds
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The Holland Brothers: How We Wrote Motown's Classics

Brian and Eddie Holland, who co-wrote Motown hits from "Heat Wave" to "Stop! In the Name of Love" – and authors of a new memoir – share tales from a pop golden age  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/5/202045 minutes, 56 seconds
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The Best (and Worst) Live Albums of All Time

Rob Sheffield and Andy Greene join host Brian Hiatt to discuss the highs and lows of classic live albums. Plus, engineer Bob Pridden shares the story of The Who’s ‘Live at Leeds’ on its 50th anniversary  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/19/202040 minutes, 38 seconds
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Sheryl Crow: The Rolling Stone Interview

In a revealing conversation with host Brian Hiatt, Sheryl Crow discusses her final album, her early days and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/11/202047 minutes, 19 seconds
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The Weird Vibes and Unlikely Triumphs of the 2020 Grammys

From Lil Nas X and Billie Eilish to Aerosmith and beyond, Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt to dig deep into Music's Oddest Night Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/3/202044 minutes, 55 seconds
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From Nine Inch Nails to the Doobies to Biggie: Inside the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2020 Class

Trent Reznor talks about Nine Inch Nails' Hall of Fame induction with Andy Greene; plus, Doobie Brothers history with founding member Patrick Simmons and a look at the RRHOF's future with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/28/202044 minutes, 4 seconds
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The Life and Music of Neil Peart

In 2015 interview audio, Rush's late drummer and lyricist reflects on the pains and pleasures of his work. Plus, Hank Shteamer and Andy Greene join host Brian Hiatt to look back on Peart's legacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/21/202042 minutes, 55 seconds
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The Best Songs of 2019

Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos join host Brian Hiatt for an in-depth look at 2019's musical highlights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/16/202037 minutes, 9 seconds
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A Conversation with the Black Keys

Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney sit down with Rolling Stone's Patrick Doyle to discuss their new album and their entire career Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/8/202038 minutes, 4 seconds
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Debbie Harry: My Life in Blondie and Beyond

Debbie Harry and Chris Stein of Blondie discuss their career and Harry's new book with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/26/201934 minutes, 35 seconds
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The Life and Music of Juice Wrld

In early December, Juice Wrld died not long after his 21st birthday. Brendan Klinkenberg and Simon Vozick-Levinson join host Brian Hiatt to look back at the rapper's genre-hopping, too-short career Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/18/201940 minutes, 19 seconds
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Billie Eilish, Van Halen, and Musical Generation Gaps

Billie Eilish doesn't know Van Halen – which is totally fine. Andy Greene, Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt to talk about two acts who couldn't be more different, and yet somehow surprisingly similar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/11/201941 minutes, 16 seconds
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Rediscovering Janis Joplin

Holly George-Warren, author of Janis: Her Life and Music, joins host Brian Hiatt to offer fresh perspective on a rock legend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/27/201941 minutes, 53 seconds
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The Secret History of the Black Crowes

Former Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman, author of a new memoir, tells host Brian Hiatt the harrowing, occasionally hilarious story of his former band's self-destructive tendencies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/19/201945 minutes, 13 seconds
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Exploring the Rage Against the Machine and My Chemical Romance Reunions

Brittany Spanos and Andy Greene join host Brian Hiatt to discuss the just-announced reunions of Rage Against the Machine, My Chemical Romance and the Black Crowes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/12/201938 minutes, 47 seconds
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Kanye West's Road to 'Jesus is King'

Brendan Klinkenberg joins host Brian Hiatt to discuss 'Jesus is King' how Kanye West's musical path headed towards gospel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/6/201935 minutes, 53 seconds
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The Making of Bruce Springsteen's 'Western Stars' Movie

Longtime Springsteen collaborator Thom Zimny, who co-directed 'Western Stars,' joins host Brian Hiatt to go behind the scenes of the acclaimed documentary  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/29/201932 minutes, 46 seconds
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Billy Idol on the Birth of Punk Rock and His Life in Music

From hanging with the Sex Pistols at their first gigs to his own roller-coaster career, Billy Idol tells all to host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/22/201940 minutes, 28 seconds
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A Conversation with the Pixies

The Pixies (Black Francis, Paz Lenchantin, David Lovering, Joey Santiago) sit down with Andy Greene to discuss their new album Beneath the Eyrie and their whole career Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/16/201936 minutes, 16 seconds
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A Conversation with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy

Jeff Tweedy joins host Brian Hiatt to discuss the making of Wilco's new album, 'Ode to Joy,' and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/9/201935 minutes, 10 seconds
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The Life and Music of the Cars' Ric Ocasek

 The quirky musical path of the Cars frontman, with host Brian Hiatt and David Browne. Plus: Remembering Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/2/201934 minutes, 58 seconds
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Taylor Swift's "Lover": The Ultimate Album Breakdown

In the wake of Rolling Stone's cover story, host Brian Hiatt, Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield go track by track on Swift's new album Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/25/201938 minutes, 19 seconds
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The Life and Music of Linda Ronstadt

Longtime manager Peter Asher joins host Brian Hiatt explains how Ronstadt became a '70s superstar; David Browne and Angie Martoccio tell the rest of her story  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/17/201936 minutes, 24 seconds
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An Intimate Look at Harry Styles' Life and Music

Rob Sheffield, author of Rolling Stone's Harry Styles cover story, joins Brittany Spanos and host Brian Hiatt to give an up-close look at one of the most singular stars in modern music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/10/201938 minutes, 3 seconds
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How Spoon Made Their Greatest Hits

Spoon's Britt Daniel, Jim Eno and Alex Fischel tell the story of the band and the making of songs on their new best-of compilation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/27/201941 minutes, 58 seconds
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How Migos, Lil Baby and Atlanta Hip-Hop Conquered the World

With their new compilation album out, Quality Control co-founders Coach K and Pee tell the story of their Atlanta label's underdog triumph, from Migos to Lil Baby to Lil Yachty and beyond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/21/201934 minutes, 49 seconds
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Woodstock at 50: The Untold Stories

Country Joe McDonald and Santana's Michael Carabello join Andy Zax – producer of a comprehensive new box set – and host Brian Hiatt to look back at the original Woodstock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/13/201938 minutes, 49 seconds
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The Secret Origin of Sublime

Founding bassist Eric Wilson digs into his early days with Bradley Nowell; plus, Rome Ramirez explains how he helped revive the band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/6/201930 minutes, 13 seconds
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Was There Anything Good About Woodstock '99?

From Limp Bizkit and Korn to Bush and the Chemical Brothers, Rob Sheffield and host Brian Hiatt look back at their messy experiences at a disastrous festival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/30/201941 minutes, 16 seconds
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The Best Hip-Hop Songs and Albums of 2019 (So Far)

Charles Holmes and Brendan Klinkenberg join host Brian Hiatt to discuss the moments defining 2019 hip-hop, from DaBaby and Megan Thee Stallion to J. Cole and Lil Nas X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/23/201939 minutes, 29 seconds
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The Best Songs of 1999

Rob Sheffield joins Brittany Spanos and host Brian Hiatt to dip into his list of the 99 best songs of 1999, from Mandy Moore and ODB to the Chemical Brothers and Fiona Apple  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/16/201939 minutes, 24 seconds
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The Best Albums of 2019 (So Far)

Hear a breakdown of the year’s stand-out albums – Rob Sheffield, Brittany Spanos and Jon Dolan join host Brian Hiatt to discuss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/2/201936 minutes, 28 seconds
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Duff McKagan: The Rolling Stone Interview

The Guns N' Roses co-founder discusses reuniting with Axl and Slash, his new solo album, his road to sobriety, the loss of Scott Weiland and much more with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/25/201940 minutes, 30 seconds
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True Tales of Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue

Byrds leader Roger McGuinn and Rolling Thunder Revue producer Louie Kemp share memories of the legendary tour and discuss Martin Scorsese's fiction-spiked documentary with host Brian Hiatt and Andy Greene Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/18/201938 minutes, 3 seconds
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Justin Townes Earle: The Rolling Stone Interview

Songwriting secrets, addiction, the glories of Springsteen and much more in a wild conversation between Justin Townes Earle and host Brian Hiatt  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/12/201937 minutes, 8 seconds
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Jakob Dylan on His New Laurel Canyon Documentary and the Wallflowers' Hits

Jakob Dylan and director Andy Slater discuss 'Echo in the Canyon' documentary and the making of the Wallflowers' hits with host Brian hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/4/201938 minutes, 58 seconds
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A Conversation with Billy Joel

Billy Joel talks with Rolling Stone's Andy Greene about turning 70, quitting songwriting, making The Stranger and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/29/201940 minutes, 12 seconds
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A Conversation with Stephen Malkmus

The former Pavement frontman sits down with host Brian Hiatt to talk about his new album, '90s indie feuds, the possible future of Pavement and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/21/201938 minutes, 53 seconds
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How Apple's GarageBand Changed Music

Rolling Stone music business reporter Amy X. Wang joins host Brian Hiatt to break down the story of GarageBand, and the history of home recording Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/16/201936 minutes, 27 seconds
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The Zombies: The Rolling Stone Interview

To celebrate their induction into the Rock and Roll of Fame, the Zombies' Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone sit down with host Brian Hiatt for a frank, hilarious discussion of their entire career Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/1/201944 minutes, 18 seconds
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How Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X are reshaping music

We take a deep look at two of 2019's biggest new stars – Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X. Rob Sheffield, Charles Holmes and Brittany Spanos join host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/23/201940 minutes, 16 seconds
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The 50 Greatest Grunge Albums of All Time

From L7 to Pearl Jam, inside Rolling Stone's list of the best grunge albums ever. Suzy Exposito, Angie Martoccio and Kory Grow join host Brian Hiatt to discuss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/15/201941 minutes, 46 seconds
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Hear Untold Tales of Bruce Springsteen and CSNY

Host Brian Hiatt and David Browne tell stories from their acclaimed new books on the songs of Bruce Springsteen and the roller-coaster career of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young (with assistance from Andy Greene) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/9/201943 minutes, 32 seconds
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Can Hollywood Save Rock? Inside the Biopic Boom

Rock lives – but mostly at the movies. Andy Greene joins Brian Hiatt to discuss 'The Dirt,' 'Rocket Man,' and all the rock movies to come: Why is Hollywood investing so deeply in rock, and what does it bode for the future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/4/201938 minutes, 57 seconds
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Rob Thomas: The Rolling Stone Interview

Rob Thomas breaks down his new solo LP, the making of "Smooth," the glories of weed and much more in a career-spanning interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/31/201934 minutes, 48 seconds
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Was Lil Peep Destined to Be The Next Kurt Cobain?

Inside the short life, promising career and tragic death of Lil Peep, who could've been the voice of a generation, with David Peisner, Christian Hoard and host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/20/201932 minutes, 45 seconds
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Green River and the Birth of Grunge

Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament and Mark Arm go deep on the story of Seattle's Green River with Kory Grow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/13/201947 minutes, 11 seconds
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The Many Lives of Weezer

The weird story of how Weezer became rock’s most unkillable band, as told by Steven Hyden and Andy Greene, with host Brian Hiatt  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/7/201936 minutes, 26 seconds
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The Life and Music of the Monkees’ Peter Tork

We play unheard interviews with the late Peter Tork – while Rob Sheffield and Andy Greene join host Brian Hiatt to make the case for the Monkees’ greatness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/25/201937 minutes, 30 seconds
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Best and Worst Moments of the 2019 Grammys

Did the Grammys pull off a course correction this year? Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos break the show down with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/18/201939 minutes, 32 seconds
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The Secret History of "Walk This Way"

How Run-DMC and Aerosmith changed music: Geoff Edgers, author of a new book on the song's history, and producer Jack Douglas join host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/12/201937 minutes, 11 seconds
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The Best and Worst Super Bowl Performances of All Time

From the glories of Prince, Beyonce and Bruce to the Who's flop, we praise and roast the whole history of Super Bowl performances – with Rob Sheffield, David Browne, Andy Greene and host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/10/201937 minutes, 30 seconds
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Gary Clark Jr.: The Rolling Stone Interview

The guitar hero breaks down his whole career and his bold new album, This Land, in a definitive interview with Patrick Doyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/31/201935 minutes, 14 seconds
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Fyre Festival and the Long, Wild History of Disastrous Music Fests

From Fyre Festival to Altamont to Woodstock '99, we examine some of the most disastrous music fests of all time – and look forward to the 50th Woodstock anniversary – panelists Brittany Spanos, David Browne, Andy Greene join host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/28/201938 minutes, 18 seconds
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Pete Townshend on the Past and Future of the Who

Andy Greene sits down with Pete Townshend in his London home to discuss the Who's orchestral tour, surprise new album, why they can't play 'Tommy' anymore and many other topics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/22/201938 minutes, 15 seconds
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The Best Albums of 2018

Inside our list of the year's best albums, from Nicki Minaj to Paul McCartney.  Brittany Spanos, Brendan Klinkenberg, Rob Sheffield and Simon Vozick-Levinson join host Brian Hiatt to break it all down Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/14/201939 minutes, 21 seconds
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Life Lessons from Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart shares some wisdom, musical and otherwise, in a career-spanning interview with Andy Greene Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/27/201840 minutes, 10 seconds
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Will Radiohead Show Up? And Other Pressing Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of '19 Questions

Andy Greene and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame CEO Joel Peresman join host Brian Hiatt for a deep dive into one of the strongest Rock Hall of Fame classes in years. Plus: interviews with the Zombies' Colin Blunstone and former Cure drummer Lol Tolhurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/17/201845 minutes, 32 seconds
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2018: The Year in Pop

From Ariana Grande’s chart domination to Taylor Swift’s monster tour and much more, a deep look at a weird year in pop with Rob Sheffield, Brittany Spanos and host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/10/201843 minutes, 6 seconds
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2018: The Year in Hip-Hop

Inside the artists and trends that defined the year’s dominant genre, with Brendan Klinkenberg, Charles Holmes and host Brian Hiatt  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/4/201841 minutes, 54 seconds
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Elvis Costello: The Rolling Stone Interview

Costello sits down with host Brian Hiatt for a career-spanning chat, from his debut album to his just-released latest with the Imposters, Look Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/26/201844 minutes, 43 seconds
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Rediscovering the Beatles' 'White Album'

Rob Sheffield and Andy Greene join host Brian Hiatt to dig into the highs and lows of the Beatles' massive new 'White Album' reissue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/20/201842 minutes, 10 seconds
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The 98 Best Songs of 1998

From Harvey Danger to Fatboy Slim to Aaliyah, Rob Sheffield breaks down his list of 1998's greatest with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/12/201849 minutes, 10 seconds
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'Bohemian Rhapsody' – and Why Even Flawed Music Biopics Rule

We (lovingly) roast Queen's smash-hit biopic, and break down its factual inaccuracies – host Brian Hiatt is joined by Brittany Spanos, David Fear and Andy Greene Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/6/201838 minutes, 35 seconds
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The Making of Bob Dylan's 'Blonde on Blonde'

How Dylan went to Nashville to make one of the greatest albums ever – Daryl Sanders, author of a new book on the album, and guitarist Wayne Moss join host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/30/201835 minutes, 47 seconds
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Johnny Marr: The Rolling Stone Interview

From the Smiths' break-up to his excellent new solo album and everything in between, Marr sits down for a career-spanning conversation with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/23/201839 minutes, 42 seconds
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What's Up With Kanye's MAGA Adventure?

Taylor Swift made an eloquent political statement; Kanye West says his red hat gives him superpowers. We dig deep into Kanye's Oval Office visit, as well as Taylor's own political move, with host Brian Hiatt joined by Tessa Stuart, Brittany Spanos and Simon Vozick-Levinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/15/201836 minutes, 46 seconds
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"A Star Is Born": Inside Lady Gaga's Triumph

Brittany Spanos and David Fear join host Brian Hiatt for an obsessive discussion of Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga's instant classic (is it anti-pop?)  – and the long, campy lineage of "A Star Is Born" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/10/201841 minutes, 58 seconds
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Phil Collins on the Weirdest Moments of His Career – and His New Tour

Collins talks to Andy Greene about playing with Paul McCartney, Peter Gabriel and more, and previews his U.S. tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/2/201831 minutes, 18 seconds
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Paul Stanley Explains Why Kiss Is Saying Farewell

The Starchild himself joins host Brian Hiatt to break down Kiss' impending retirement, his relationship with Gene Simmons and much more; plus, Andy Greene takes on the larger trend of rockers leaving the road Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/24/201844 minutes, 24 seconds
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The Life and Music of Mac Miller

We look back at the far-too-short career of Mac Miller, who died at the age of 26 on September 7th, with Brendan Klinkenberg and Brittany Spanos joining host Brian Hiatt, who also plays some of his 2016 interview with the rapper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/18/201842 minutes, 33 seconds
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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
9/11/201843 minutes, 50 seconds
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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
8/28/201841 minutes, 10 seconds
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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
8/20/201840 minutes, 17 seconds
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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
8/14/201840 minutes, 28 seconds
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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
8/6/201846 minutes, 35 seconds
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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
7/30/201838 minutes, 20 seconds
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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
7/24/201844 minutes, 56 seconds
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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
7/17/201842 minutes, 19 seconds
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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
7/2/201846 minutes, 32 seconds
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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
6/26/201843 minutes, 50 seconds
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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
6/19/201848 minutes, 15 seconds
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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
6/12/201847 minutes, 55 seconds
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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
6/4/201841 minutes, 16 seconds
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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
5/30/201845 minutes, 35 seconds
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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
5/22/201848 minutes, 6 seconds
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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
5/14/201839 minutes, 55 seconds
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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
5/8/201840 minutes, 49 seconds
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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
5/1/201845 minutes, 59 seconds
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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
4/23/201842 minutes, 4 seconds
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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
4/17/201841 minutes, 32 seconds
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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
4/9/201842 minutes, 26 seconds
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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
4/3/201837 minutes, 29 seconds
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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
3/26/201843 minutes, 53 seconds
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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
3/20/201842 minutes, 57 seconds
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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
3/13/201839 minutes, 45 seconds
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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
3/7/201847 minutes, 20 seconds
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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
2/26/201840 minutes, 55 seconds
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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
2/21/201844 minutes, 13 seconds
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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
2/13/201842 minutes, 37 seconds
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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
2/6/201843 minutes, 8 seconds
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The Life and Music of Dolores O'Riordan

Legendary video director Sam Bayer and Rolling Stone reporter David Browne join host Brian Hiatt to dive into the late star's story – and the making of the "Zombie" video. Plus, Bayer talks two of his other '90s classics: "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and "No Rain" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/30/201838 minutes, 11 seconds
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Franz Ferdinand: The Rolling Stone Interview

Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos and Bob Hardy join host Brian Hiatt to go deep on their new album, Always Ascending. They also look back at their classic debut LP, review the new Justin Timberlake song and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/23/201842 minutes, 21 seconds
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Lana Del Rey vs. Radiohead (plus: one of Clarence Clemons' last interviews)

Brittany Spanos and Andy Greene join host Brian Hiatt to break down the history behind the Radiohead vs. Lana Del Rey battle; plus, to celebrate what would've been Clarence Clemons' 76th birthday, we play one of his final conversations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/16/201839 minutes, 23 seconds
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Can Greta Van Fleet Save Classic Rock?

Host Brian Hiatt talks to Greta Van Fleet, the young Michigan buzz band who make songs that sound like unearthed Led Zeppelin outtakes. Plus: rock critic Steven Hyden explains why the band might have a shot at mainstream success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/8/201843 minutes, 15 seconds
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Bob Seger: The Rolling Stone Interview

Seger talks to Andy Greene about his recent health scare, his new album, his rock n' roll legacy and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/2/201841 minutes, 52 seconds
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What's Next for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora, the Moody Blues' Justin Hayward and more talk about their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction with Andy Greene, while Greene and host Brian Hiatt discuss the future of the institution Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/26/201740 minutes, 15 seconds
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Steely Dan's Donald Fagen: The Rolling Stone Interview

In his first major interview since Walter Becker's death, Fagen talks about their decades-long partnership, Becker's final years and much more with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/19/201745 minutes
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The Best Songs of 2017

Exploring the hits and shoulda-been hits of 2017 with Rob Sheffield, Sarah Grant, Chris Weingarten, Jon Dolan and host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/12/201740 minutes, 55 seconds
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The 50 Best Albums of 2017

Inside our list of the year's best albums, from hitmakers like Lorde and Kendrick to discoveries like Open Mike Eagle. Brittany Spanos and Jon Dolan break down the list – and the year's music trends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/4/201743 minutes, 51 seconds
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Scott Weiland: The Lost Interview

An intense, never-before-heard 2007 conversation between the late singer and host Brian Hiatt about drugs, rock n’ roll and Weiland’s hopes for the future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/27/201750 minutes, 54 seconds
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Taylor Swift's "Reputation": The Ultimate Breakdown

Rob Sheffield, Brittany Spanos join host Brian Hiatt to go track-by-track on Taylor's just-released new album Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/20/201737 minutes, 42 seconds
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Bowie's Last Years – and Nile Rodgers on Making "Let's Dance"

As a new Bowie documentary looms, host Brian Hiatt and Andy Greene look at the star's insanely productive final years – an in-depth chat with Nile Rodgers on making 1983's "Let's Dance." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/14/201746 minutes, 3 seconds
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The Mystery of Dylan’s Gospel Years

Biographer Clinton Heylin, gospel singer Regina McCrary and drummer Jim Keltner join host Brian Hiatt and Andy Greene to weigh in on Bob Dylan’s most mysterious era, as he releases the box set Trouble No More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/6/201742 minutes, 21 seconds
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The Untold Story of New Order and Joy Division

Former New Order bassist Peter Hook (author of the new book Substance: Inside New Order) breaks down how Joy Division turned into New Order, remembers Ian Curtis, and much, much more in a hilarious, deep, career-spanning interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/30/201745 minutes, 29 seconds
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Kurt, Janis, Amy: The Stories Behind the Photos

Three legendary photographers – Baron Wolman, Mark Seliger and Max Vadukul – join Rolling Stone's creative director, Jodi Peckman, and host Brian Hiatt to share tales of creating some of the magazine's most famous images, from a drugged-out Amy Winehouse to a playfully rebellious Kurt Cobain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/23/201744 minutes, 3 seconds
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Inside Springsteen on Broadway

Breaking down the hottest show on Broadway with host Brian Hiatt and Andy Greene, who also explore Springsteen's extensive history as an solo acoustic performer and storyteller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/16/201739 minutes, 44 seconds
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Tom Petty: His Life and Music

The late star speaks in unheard interview recordings – plus, Mike Campbell recalls the early days of the Heartbreakers and biographer Warren Zanes joins host Brian Hiatt and Andy Greene to recall his time with Petty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/10/201745 minutes, 26 seconds
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The Secret Lives of Lou Reed

Before Lou Reed changed rock history, he had to invent himself.  Anthony DeCurtis, author of "Lou Reed: A Life," joins host Brian Hiatt to discuss the life, music and decadent times of one of rock's most essential artists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/3/201743 minutes, 38 seconds
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The Case For Taylor Swift – And Every One of Her Songs, Ranked

Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos join host Brian Hiatt to break down Rob's ranked list of every single Taylor Swift song Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/25/201745 minutes, 57 seconds
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Prophets of Rage: RATM + Public Enemy + Cypress Hill

The supergroup explains to host Brian Hiatt how Rage Against the Machine merged with Public Enemy (Chuck D and DJ Lord) and Cypress Hill (B-Real) – and became a real band along the way.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/18/201743 minutes, 38 seconds
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The Genius of Steely Dan's Walter Becker

Inside the complex life and brilliant music of the co-mastermind of one of rock's greatest and most singular bands.  Longtime Steely Dan collaborator Eliot Scheiner calls in to discuss his time with Becker (and reveal the secret origin of "Haitian Divorce"); Hank Shteamer, David Browne and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt to break down Becker's story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/11/201738 minutes, 28 seconds
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Alice Cooper: The Rolling Stone Interview

In a deep, hilarious, career-spanning conversation with host Brian Hiatt, Cooper talks about breaking up his original band, touring with Johnny Depp, his friendship with Glen Campbell, and much more – plus, he reviews the new Taylor Swift single. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/5/201744 minutes, 55 seconds
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Sammy Hagar's Life Lessons

The singer shares 69 years worth of rock n' roll wisdom with Andy Greene  – plus his thoughts on a reunion with Van Halen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/28/201750 minutes, 46 seconds
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The National Break Down Their Great New Album

The National's Matt Berninger and Bryan Devendorf join host Brian Hiatt to go deep on the making of their new album, Sleep Well Beast. They explain how weed, Donald Trump, Karl Rove inspired some of the songs, and  why "rock n' roll in general is on its way out." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/21/201735 minutes, 35 seconds
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The Story of the Strokes – and NYC Rock's Most Decadent '00s Moments

Did the 2000s NYC rock scene change the world, or fizzle out? Or both? Lizzy Goodman, author of new oral history Meet Me in the Bathroom, joins host Brian Hiatt to discuss.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/14/201740 minutes, 58 seconds
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Liam Gallagher: Confessions of a Frontman

The former Oasis singer joins host Brian Hiatt to talk about his new solo LP, his relationship with Noel, the possible future of his band and much more. Plus: Andy Greene gives the odds on rock reunions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/7/201743 minutes, 24 seconds
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The Life and Music of Linkin Park's Chester Bennington

Hybrid Theory producer Don Gilmore and Machine Gun Kelly pay tribute to the late singer, and Rolling Stone's Brittany Spanos and Kory Grow join host Brian Hiatt in the studio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/31/201746 minutes, 23 seconds
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Iggy Pop: Why I'm Done With Rock Albums

Iggy tells Rolling Stone's Kory Grow about making the new documentary American Valhalla, his album Post-Pop Depression and the mysteries of his musical future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/24/201740 minutes, 8 seconds
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Adele, Taylor Swift, Semisonic: Dan Wilson on a songwriting life

Semisonic's Dan Wilson spills secrets of writing hits for Adele, Taylor and the Dixie Chicks – and explains how he got there from "Closing Time" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/17/201738 minutes, 33 seconds
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Radiohead: The Making of OK Computer

How Thom Yorke and his bandmates channeled millennial angst, a haunted castle and the agonies of touring into the final masterpiece of the alt-rock era: Rolling Stone's Andy Greene joins host Brian Hiatt to talk about his cover-story interviews with the band   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/10/201742 minutes, 42 seconds
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The Wildest Van Halen Stories Ever Told

From throwing guacamole at Steve Perry to dissing Michael Anthony, former Van Halen manager Noel Monk (author of the new tell-all Runnin' With the Devil) tells host Brian Hiatt about some of the band's most outrageous (alleged) behavior  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/3/201737 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Greatest Metal Albums of All Time, with Rob Halford

Judas Priest's Rob Halford joins Kory Grow, Hank Shteamer and host Brian Hiatt to discuss Rolling Stone's list of the 100 greatest metal albums of all time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/27/201747 minutes, 9 seconds
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The Best Albums of 2017 (So Far)

From Kendrick Lamar to Father John Misty to Lorde, host Brian Hiatt is joined by Jon Dolan, Brittany Spanos and Will Hermes to  break down this year's must-listen albums Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/19/201743 minutes, 17 seconds
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Dan Auerbach on His New Solo LP and the Black Keys' Future (Plus: Remembering Gregg Allman)

Dan Auerbach breaks down his wildly different new album, Waiting On A Song, looks back at The Big Come Up's 15th anniversary and more.  Plus, Rolling Stone's Mark Binelli remembers his time with Gregg Allman.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/13/201744 minutes, 52 seconds
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"Sgt. Peppers" at 50! (With an all-star panel: David Crosby, Micky Dolenz and Rick Nielsen)

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, David Crosby and the Monkees' Micky Dolenz (who both visited the Beatles during sessions for the LP), along with Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen, join host Brian Hiatt and Rolling Stone's Andy Greene and Rob Sheffield to go deep on the album that changed the world Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/6/201739 minutes, 44 seconds
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Steve Van Zandt Tells All

From his LSD experiments to his days as Bruce Springsteen's roommate to the origins of his Sopranos career and his great new solo album,Soulfire, Little Steven gets real in a live-in-the-studio chat with Andy Greene and host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/31/201737 minutes
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The Life and Music of Chris Cornell

We remember the late Chris Cornell, and play audio from Cornell's in-depth, revealing Rolling Stone interviews with Kory Grow and Andy Greene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/22/201745 minutes, 48 seconds
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The Secret History of the Beatles, with Rob Sheffield

Rob Sheffield, author of the new book Dreaming the Beatles: The Love Story of One Band and the Whole World, joins host Brian Hiatt and Brittany Spanos to explain why the Fab Four will be relevant forever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/15/201742 minutes, 28 seconds
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John Lennon: Hear Jann Wenner's Legendary 1970 Interview

In December 1970, Rolling Stone founder and publisher Jann Wenner sat down with John Lennon in New York City as the ex-Beatle prepared to release his solo debut. It became one of the most legendary rock interviews ever, thanks to Lennon's brutally honest thoughts on the Beatles' then-recent breakup and much, much more. This is part one of the audio, presented in celebration of Rolling Stone's 50th anniversary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/10/201756 minutes, 10 seconds
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Sheryl Crow: My Life in Music

Sheryl Crow guides host Brian Hiatt through the winding road of her career, explains why she thinks grunge killed rock n' roll and tells the story of how she made her new album during school hours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/2/201746 minutes, 6 seconds
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"Almost Famous 2": Cameron Crowe on his Harry Styles Cover Story

Crowe, the Rolling Stone legend turned filmmaker, talks with current RS staffers – host Brian Hiatt, Christian Hoard and Brittany Spanos –  about hanging with Harry, the art of the profile, Prince and his showbiz future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/24/201749 minutes, 4 seconds
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Album Flashback: The Making of Dylan's Empire Burlesque

As Bob Dylan continues his latest unexpected career turn with his standards LP Triplicate, Empire Burlesque producer Arthur Baker joins host Brian Hiatt and Andy Greene for an in-depth chat about the making of Dylan's most ultra-'80s album. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/17/201747 minutes, 10 seconds
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The Wildest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Moments

As Pearl Jam, Tupac Shakur, Joan Baez and others get inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, host Brian HIatt and senior writer Andy Greene take a comprehensive look back at some of the greatest – and craziest – moments in past ceremonies, from Mike Love's fury to Prince's legendary guitar solo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/10/201741 minutes, 21 seconds
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Halsey Explains It All: Inside Her New Album and Much More

In her first interview about June 2nd's hopeless fountain kingdom, she goes in-depth on the creation of the album, its elaborate concept and the real-life heartbreak behind the song. She also talks with host Brian Hiatt about the making of her smash-hit Chainsmokers collaboration "Closer," her reaction to newfound fame and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/4/201752 minutes, 10 seconds
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The Life and Music of Chuck Berry

How Chuck Berry helped invent rock n' roll, and changed America forever: Berry biographer Bruce Pegg joins host Brian Hiatt  – and Rolling Stone's Brittany Spanos, Patrick Doyle and Andy Greene – for a revealing discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/27/201744 minutes, 41 seconds
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Wayne Coyne on Acid, Miley, Mid-Life Crises and More

The Flaming Lips frontman goes deep on his musical and personal evolution over a 30-year-plus rock career, in an ultra-honest interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/20/201751 minutes, 18 seconds
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U2's Pop Turns 20: Great Acts In Artistic Confusion

It's the 20th anniversary of U2's Pop – and the 25th of Bruce Springsteen's Human Touch and Lucky Town. What happens when great artists hit moments of artistic confusion? Host Brian Hiatt is joined by Rolling Stone senior writer Andy Greene for an-depth discussion.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/7/201742 minutes, 5 seconds
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Lenny Kravitz Looks Back

Can love still rule in the age of Trump? Lenny Kravitz ponders that, and many other questions, from the origins of his style to his views on hip-hop, in a deep, career-spanning conversation with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/27/201747 minutes, 34 seconds
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Confessions of a Backstreet Boy: A.J. McLean Tells All

A.J. McLean talks about the pressure of living up to his bad-boy rep, his fight for sobriety, Lou Pearlman's death, why he thinks the Grammys were right to pick Adele and much more as the Backstreet Boys prepare for a Vegas residency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/21/201750 minutes, 11 seconds
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Is Rock Dead? An Intense Debate

Rob Sheffield, Brittany Spanos, Andy Greene and Steven Hyden join host Brian Hiatt for an-in-depth debate: Is the heart of rock and roll still beating? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/13/201747 minutes, 32 seconds
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Grammy Confidential: Behind the Scenes With the Show's Producers

From private Prince concerts to arguing with Frank Ocean, longtime Grammy producer Ken Ehlrich and writer David Wild tell all Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/7/201747 minutes, 32 seconds
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Go inside Paris Jackson's Blockbuster Rolling Stone Interview – how Michael Jackson's daughter got the world talking

Host Brian Hiatt discusses the making of his Paris Jackson cover story with Brittany Spanos and Andy Greene, and they take a fresh look back at Michael Jackson's complex history Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/31/201747 minutes, 12 seconds
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The Edge on U2's Joshua Tree Tour

The Edge tells senior writer Andy Greene how the current political climate led U2 back to the Joshua Tree, how the shows will work and what U2's future looks like Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/23/201747 minutes, 54 seconds
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Inside the E Street Band, with Jake Clemons

What's it like for Bruce Springsteen to be your actual boss? Jake Clemons shares the unlikely story of his journey from fan to member of E Street Band – and goes inside his debut album as a singer/songwriter, Fear & Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/17/201748 minutes, 25 seconds
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Inside the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's class of 2017

 Senior writer Andy Greene interviews some of the Rock and Roll of Fame's 2017 class –  Journey guitarist Neal Schon, Yes frontman Jon Anderson, original Pearl Jam drummer Dave Krusen – and debates the future of the institution with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/9/201745 minutes, 58 seconds
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Tom Petty on his 2017 tour and his future

As he preps for a 2017 tour with the Heartbreakers, Tom Petty chats with senior writer Andy Greene about what still drives him, his plans for an expanded version of Wildflowers and much more  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/2/201747 minutes, 34 seconds
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Sebastian Bach's Most Insane '80s Metal Stories

Sebastian Bach shares some of the wildest tales from his new book, from a night on Sunset Strip with Axl and David Lee Roth to waking up in the middle of surgery.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/26/201649 minutes, 51 seconds
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Inside "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" – with Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz. (Plus: Why are Kanye and Trump hanging out?)

How is making a "Star Wars" movie like recording a pop-rock song? Host Brian Hiatt and Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy go deep on "Rogue One," and the saga's unlikely influence on musicians. Plus: Andy Greene and Brittany Spanos join the show to discuss what Trump has in common with Kanye – and wonder just who's going to perform at January's inauguration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/19/201646 minutes, 34 seconds
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Neil Young on his new album, Trump, Pono and more

Neil Young discusses the future of Crazy Horse, the possibility of a Pono streaming service and his skeptical views on technology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/12/201648 minutes, 50 seconds
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The 25 Best Albums of 2016

Inside our list of 2016's best albums, from Beyoncé to Paul Simon to Green Day, from Young Thug to Rihanna. Brittany Spanos and Jon Dolan break down the list and discuss the year's musical trends with host Brian Hiatt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/5/201647 minutes, 3 seconds
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Alicia Keys on sex, love and her new album – plus "Hamilton" vs. Pence and more

Alicia Keys talks about making her raw, political new album Here, and reflects on the 15th anniversary of her debut, Songs in A Minor.  Plus: Host Brian Hiatt and associate editor Andy Greene debate the "Hamilton" cast's confrontation with VP-elect Mike Pence, and discuss Kanye West's tour cancellation and hospitalization.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/28/201647 minutes, 22 seconds
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Mick Jagger and Keith Richards on their new album, their future and much more

An in-depth conversation with the Rolling Stones about returning to the blues, the state of rock, their renewed partnership and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/21/201646 minutes, 29 seconds
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The Life and Music of Leonard Cohen

He was a poet, a singer/songwriter, a monk, a septuagenarian arena headliner and much more: We tell the amazing life story of Leonard Cohen. Also: How will music change in the face of a Trump presidency? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/14/201644 minutes, 42 seconds
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Tegan and Sara on Springsteen, Taylor Swift and more. Plus: Senator Tim Kaine goes deep on his fave music!

Tegan and Sara join us live to discuss their turn to pop, their future musical plans, and much more.  And in an exclusive interview, Senator Tim Kaine talks about the Replacements and his other favorite bands.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/7/201647 minutes, 58 seconds
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The Music of 'Luke Cage' (Plus: Inside A Tribe Called Quest’s New Album)

We trace the roots of the astonishing music for Netflix’s 'Luke Cage' in an in-depth chat with its production super-team: Adrian Younge and A Tribe Called Quest’s Ali Shaheed Muhammad. Also: Muhammad shares details on Tribe’s final album Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/31/201646 minutes, 55 seconds
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Artists Against Trump

What's it like to write songs about Donald Trump? In our first live episode, Matt Berninger, Corin Tucker and Dave Eggers discuss the “30 Days 30 Songs” project, and ponder the impact of political music. Also: For Chuck Berry’s 90th birthday, Neil Strauss looks back on his wild Berry interviews.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/24/201648 minutes, 9 seconds
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Does Bob Dylan deserve the Nobel Prize?

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10/17/201624 minutes, 11 seconds
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Bruce Springsteen on Youth, Manhood and his Touring Future

Greetings from Colt’s Neck, New Jersey! In this exclusive audio from his Rolling Stone interview with Brian Hiatt, Bruce Springsteen goes deep into his childhood, masculinity, his creative process and why does those four hour shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/11/201639 minutes, 27 seconds
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Fred Armisen on “Stop Making Sense,” Prince and Mac & Cheese

“Portlandia” and “Documentary Now” star Fred Armisen is the hardest working man in comedy, but he still thinks of himself as a musician. In this episode, he talks about spoofing the Talking Heads, meeting Prince, working with Billie Joe Armstrong and much more. Plus: the latest from pop-punk pioneers the Descendents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/3/201641 minutes, 15 seconds
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David Crosby Has Regrets

The Crosby Stills Nash & Young singer shares some hard-won life lessons – on everything from prison to the music biz – with Rolling Stone associate editor Andy Greene; plus: new music from the Weeknd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/26/201634 minutes, 8 seconds
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Sting Puts Down the Lute! Police Frontman Talks About His Return to Rock

Sting’s “I Can’t Stop Thinking About You” is the closest thing he’s made to a new Police song in decades. He talks to Rolling Stone’s Patrick Doyle about his upcoming album, 57th & 9th – as well as Prince, climate change deniers, and why he’s always working it. Plus: first thoughts on the new Lady Gaga single, “Perfect Illusion." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/19/201628 minutes, 18 seconds
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21 Pilots’ Surprising Lift-Off: At Home with 2016’s Biggest Band

How did two guys who grew up in strict evangelical households become the biggest breakout pop success of 2016? Rolling Stone's Andy Greene got the full story from frontman Tyler Joseph and drummer Josh Dunn in their hometown of Columbus, Ohio. Plus: New music from Francis and the Lights, the singer/songwriter/producer who has inspired everyone from Drake to Bon Iver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/12/201633 minutes, 23 seconds
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Apple Vs. Spotify: Who’s Winning the Streaming Wars? (And Are Fans Losing?)

There is a battle at the heart of the music business for high stakes exclusives – with Frank Ocean’s “Blond” being the most recent example. But is this good for music fans? Plus: Walkmen lead singer Hamilton Leithauser and Rostam of Vampire Weekend gang up, and Carly Rae Jepsen grows up.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/6/201626 minutes, 55 seconds
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Lars Ulrich on Metallica's New Groove; Frank Ocean

The world’s biggest metal band is now basically a DIY operation. The ever-voluble Lars Ulrich talks about what that’s like – and how it helped them record their upcoming double album, “Hardwired… To Self Destruct,” which emerged from an iPod of 1600 loose jams. Plus: a deep dive into Frank Ocean’s long-awaited album “Blonde." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/29/201644 minutes, 25 seconds
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Billie Joe Armstrong Breaks Down Green Day's Politically-Charged New Album

e Green Day frontman reveals how his impromptu march in a New York Black Lives Matter protest inspired him to write the title track to Revolution Radio, why he thinks that group's 2012's trilogy was a misguided project, how two cancer diagnoses shook the band's world and why he's psyched to get back on the road after the longest break of his career.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/23/201626 minutes, 22 seconds
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Paul Isn’t Dead: Rock’s Greatest Urban Legends

From “Paul is Dead” to the harrowing supposed story behind Phil Collin’s “In the Air Tonight” to Jay-Z joining the Illuminati, wild rumors about rock stars have been around as long as there have been fans to repeat them. We take apart the biggest doozies, and look at how the Internet age has both helped debunk and spread many of rock’s greatest urban myths. Plus: new music from Father John Misty and Chance the Rapper pal Noname Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/15/201624 minutes, 43 seconds
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The Story of Grunge's Lost Supergroup: Temple of the Dog Returns

Before Pearl Jam existed and Nirvana broke big, there was Temple of the Dog: a one-off  album featuring Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and an unknown guy named Eddie Vedder. In this episode, Cornell, Jeff Ament and Mike McCready tell the story of grunge's lost supergroup - and why they decided to finally reunite this fall for their first-ever tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/8/201625 minutes, 55 seconds
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Keith Richards on His First Guitar Hero; plus: Best Shows of the Summer

Keith Richards spoke to us about his idol, Elvis Presley guitarist Scotty Moore, who died in June. Plus: Rolling Stone’s Patrick Doyle, Andy Greene, Annie Licata and Nathan Brackett talk about their favorite shows of the summer so far.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/1/201631 minutes, 45 seconds
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When Great Artists Make Terrible Songs

You can blame bad Eighties production or a certain white powder, but even the giants of rock and pop sometimes hit a bad note; we delve into the most ridiculously entertaining examples, from musical heroes like Chuck Berry, Bob Dylan and more. Plus: new music from Wilco and the Paranoid Style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/26/201634 minutes, 6 seconds
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Florence Welch on What Makes Her Machine Tick

One of rock’s great leadwomen talks about her musical influences, her rules for living – or lack thereof – and much more. Plus: Jenny Lewis’s killer New Wave side project, Nice as F**k. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/19/201633 minutes, 38 seconds
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Noel Gallagher’s Life Lessons

The Oasis frontman talks to Rolling Stone’s Andy Greene about the rules he lives by, his most embarrassing rock star purchase, the music that moves him the most, and much more. Plus: new music from singer-songwriter Angel Olsen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/11/201639 minutes, 12 seconds
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Neil Young’s New Groove; Blood Orange

Neil Young has a new band with the kids of an old buddy (Willie Nelson), and he’s having the most fun he’s had in years; he talks about his new groove with Rolling Stone associate editor Patrick Doyle; plus, Doyle, Andy Greene and Nathan Brackett break down Neil’s wild, woolly last few decades. Also: producer Dev Hynes’ new Blood Orange album, Freetown Sound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/5/201631 minutes, 24 seconds
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Concert Security: Can Anything Be Done? + Rob Sheffield’s New David Bowie Book

How has the music world reacted to the Orlando mass shooting, the murder of Christina Grimmie, and the recent fatal shooting at a T.I. concert in New York? Is there anything that can be done to make shows safer? Rolling Stone writer Steve Knopper speaks to host Nathan Brackett about the steps that the live industry has – and hasn’t – taken. Plus: Contributing editor Rob Sheffield talks about his great new book, “On Bowie,” and some of his favorite David Bowie moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/27/201630 minutes, 18 seconds
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Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea on their New LP; Plus: Mitski, Terrible Band Names

Chili Peppers bassist Flea talks about his recent high-speed crash – and why the band are excited about their new phase without producer Rick Rubin. Plus: Country hope Brandy Clark, indie rocker Mitski, and bands that started out with terrible names.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/21/201634 minutes, 51 seconds
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Classic Albums We Trashed

In this episode, we swallow our pride and take a hard look at underwhelming – and sometimes downright mean –Rolling Stone reviews of albums that are now acknowledged classic, from Led Zeppelin I to Weezer's "Pinkerton." Also: new music from Beck, and publicity stunts gone wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/13/201638 minutes, 55 seconds
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From “Spinal Tap” to “Popstar”: Best Rock Mockumentaries

Rolling Stone’s David Fear, Rob Sheffield and Nathan Brackett delve into Lonely Island’s new Justin Bieber send-up, “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” and ask the bigger question: Why are the best movies about music so often mockumentaries? Plus: New music from Car Seat Headrest, Joey Purp and Hotelier; and readers weigh in on Phish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/10/201639 minutes, 14 seconds
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Meet and Greet for Dollars: Craziest Concert VIP Packages

How much would you pay for a photo with Drake? Okay, now what if he throws in a goodie bag with a special “6 God” air freshener? Rolling Stone’s Andy Greene, Jason Newman and Nathan Brackett take a tour of the most deluxe – and often absurd – concert VIP packages available to superfans this summer, from Guns N’ Roses to Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato. Plus: The Magnetic Zeros hippie-folk hangover, Ariana Grande, Macy Gray and Prince’s lost music.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/31/201643 minutes, 52 seconds
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Paul Simon on His New Album; Plus: The Triumph of Positive Hip-Hop

Paul Simon is still restless after all these years, as he proves on his excellent new album “Stranger to Stranger”; he recently spoke to Rolling Stone’s Andy Greene about his adventurous recording process, why it’s not always easy being Paul Simon – and why he won’t being touring with Art Garfunkel anytime soon. Plus: editors Nathan Brackett and Brittany Spanos go deep into the new album from feel-good Chicago MC Chance the Rapper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/23/201637 minutes, 18 seconds
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Inside Radiohead’s Return; Plus: The Myth of Rock’s Original Wild Man

Radiohead have been one of rock’s most exciting bands for decades, but many fans had mixed feelings about 2011’s The King of Limbs. Is their first album in five years a return to form? Rolling Stone’s Nathan Brackett, Brian Hiatt and Andy Greene go deep on the gorgeous A Moon Shaped Pool. Plus: Author Mark Binelli goes deep into the myth and reality of a singular Fifties rocker with his new book “Screamin’ Jay Hawkins’ All-Time Greatest Hits”; and readers respond to the new Blink-182. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/17/201646 minutes, 48 seconds
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Inside Music Taste: Why Do You Really Like That Record? Plus: Beyonce, Drake, Pearl Jam

Why do you like what you like? And what does that mean? Rolling Stone executive editor Nathan Brackett sits down with Tom Vanderbilt, author of “You May Also Like: Taste in an Age of Endless Choice” (Knopf) to talk about the real roots of music taste, why people stop finding new bands at age 23, whether Pink Floyd appeals more to Republicans or Democrats, and much more. Plus: Inside the new Beyonce and Drake albums, and readers respond to Pearl Jam’s new tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/10/201654 minutes, 58 seconds
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Music & Activism: When Do They Go Together?; Plus: D.R.A.M., Cate Le Bon

Many pop stars and rockers have causes - but when are they really able to make a difference, and when should they keep their mouth shut? Rolling Stone music and politics editors run down the most successful examples of pop activism, from the No Nukes concert in 1978 to Bruce Springsteen's North Carolina boycott. Plus: new music from D.R.A.M., Cate Le Bon and Pity Sex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/2/201633 minutes, 22 seconds
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The Power and Glory of Prince; plus: A Lost Day at Paisley Park

In this special all-Prince episode, writer Brian Hiatt remembers his 2014 daylong visit with the Purple One at Paisley Park for an aborted Rolling Stone cover story, and contributing editors Rob Sheffield and Jon Dolan go deep into some of their favorite Prince songs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/25/201634 minutes, 34 seconds
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Punk Rock’s Greatest Albums; Plus: Schoolboy Q, Paul Simon

Punk’s not dead! For the 40th anniversary of the Ramones’ first album, we took a crack at naming the greatest punk rock albums of all time, from “Never Mind the Bollocks” to Bikini Kill. In this episode, Rolling Stone’s Rob Sheffield, Jon Dolan, Nathan Brackett and Elisabeth Garber-Paul go deep into the moshpit. Plus: new music from Paul Simon, Schoolboy Q and rockers Whitney.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/18/201645 minutes, 17 seconds
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Merle Haggard’s Badass Life; Drake; Rock’s Best Drummers

Inside the epic life and music of Merle Haggard, the only outlaw-country superstar who actually spent time in prison and rode the rails. Plus: new music from Drake; Charles Bradley’s soul explosion; California rockers Bleached; and readers talk back to our 100 Greatest Drummers list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/12/201657 minutes, 8 seconds
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Iggy Pop’s Last Go-Round? Plus: The National; Sturgill Simpson

Rolling Stone’s David Fricke talks about Iggy Pop’s new album with Josh Homme – and why it might be the Stooges great’s last. Plus: The National unleash their secret Grateful Dead obsession with an all-star album of covers; new music from Sturgill Simpson; and reader mail on our Weezer coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/4/201641 minutes, 59 seconds
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When Lead Singers Get Replaced; Last Shadow Puppets; Zayn

What happens when a big rock band loses its head, figuratively speaking? We look at the best and worst case scenarios, from AC/DC to Van Halen to Stone Temple Pilots. Also: new music from Arctic Monkey Alex Turner’s side project Last Shadow Puppets, Zayn and Australian indie rockers the Goon Sax. Plus: readers respond to the death of Phife of A Tribe Called Quest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/28/201639 minutes, 16 seconds
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Inside the Guns N’ Roses Reunion; Andrew Bird & Fiona Apple; George Martin

After decades of acrimony, Axl Rose and Slash are getting back together onstage. Can they pull off the rock reunion of the year? Associate editor Andy Greene and senior writer Brian Hiatt take a deep dive into the monster band’s ups and downs; plus: new music from Andrew Bird and Fiona Apple, Anohni and Big Thief; and what did Beatles producer George Martin actually do? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/21/201648 minutes, 56 seconds
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Bob Dylan’s Secret Stash; Kendrick Lamar’s Jazz Cats; Metallica

Bob Dylan just dropped a magical treasure trove of music, film footage and other archives onto the world; RS editors Rob Sheffield and Andy Greene delve deep into the heart of this Dylanologists’ dream, and explain why you will have to go to Oklahoma to see it. Plus: Kendrick Lamar and the (possible) return of jazz; Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/14/201648 minutes, 4 seconds
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Does HBO's "Vinyl" Get Rock Right? Plus: Greatest Emo Albums; Car Seat Headrest

HBO's new series "Vinyl" – produced by Martin Scorcese and Mick Jagger – aims to capture the wild energy of the music business in the 1970s. So what does it get right about rock and roll, and what does it gets wrong? Editors Rob Sheffield, Alex Morris and David Fear debate. Plus: we answer very emotional reader mail about our recent "Greatest Emo Albums" list, and contributors Suzy Exposito and Brittany Spanos attempt to answer, once and for all, the big question: What the hell is emo? Also: Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos talk about their favorite new songs from Car Seat Headrest, Parquet Courts and Mitski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/7/201650 minutes, 51 seconds
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Rivers Cuomo on Weezer’s New Album; FKA Twigs; Elliott Smith

Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo talks about the unusual places he looked for inspiration for Weezer’s upcoming “White Album” – among them, the beach, and … Tinder! Plus: the fabulous FKA Twigs’ new song; lost Elliott Smith tracks; and shoegaze superstars DIIV. With Rolling Stone’s Nathan Brackett, Jon Dolan, Andy Greene, Annie Licata, Jason Newman and Brittany Spanos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/1/201634 minutes, 42 seconds
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Kanye West; Courtney Barnett; Plus: A Lonely Defense of the Compact Disc

A deep dive into Kanye West’s pained, fragmented new album “The Life of Pablo” with Rolling Stone's Rob Sheffield, Brittany Spanos, Simon Vozick-Levinson and Nathan Brackett. Plus: Aussie rocker Courtney Barnett makes ramen cool; and, in our first debate, writer David Browne mounts a passionate, lonely defense of the compact disc, as Brian Hiatt argues that it can’t get to history’s scrapheap soon enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/22/201637 minutes, 42 seconds
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Cameron Crowe on Glenn Frey of the Eagles; Beyoncé; Is the Gold Record Dead?

"Almost Famous" director Crowe remembers his friend Glenn Frey, whom he met as a teenage correspondent covering the Eagles for Rolling Stone in the 1970s. Also: Does every gold record have an asterisk now? Inside the new rule changes which some insiders say are cheapening the music sales award. Plus: Beyoncé's "Formation"; New York rockers Sunflower Bean, a.k.a. "the coolest band in the world"; and new music from Chairlift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/16/201641 minutes, 16 seconds
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Special Report! Bernie Sanders' Folk Album, Rubio's Rap Past and More

Is Hillary Clinton really a Lana Del Rey fan? Is Chris Christie's favorite Springsteen album really "Magic"? And why does Ben Carson like "MacArthur Park" so much? Rolling Stone writers and critics delve deep into the presidential candidates' music tastes. Plus: New music from Rostam of Vampire Weekend; the real meaning of the Grammys; and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/8/201639 minutes, 33 seconds
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David Bowie's Incredible Final Act; Rihanna

After a decade of quiet, Bowie embarked on a remarkable comeback in his final years, even as he struggled with illness; the inside story, featuring an interview with Bowie's longtime producer Tony Visconti. Also: Beck, Mick Jagger and Nile Rodgers remember Bowie; Rihanna's "Anti" and the age of the surprise album; and reader mail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/1/201638 minutes, 25 seconds
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Rolling Stone Music Now

The writers and editors of Rolling Stone take you inside the biggest stories in music. Featuring interviews with our favorite artists; what's playing in the office; expert insight on the week's biggest music news; and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/25/20161 minute, 30 seconds