Rolling Stone Music Now

Rolling Stone Music Now

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

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September 24, 2025 40 mins
In a special audio-documentary episode, host Brian Hiatt takes you through the creation of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" via exclusive new interviews with Brian May, Roger Taylor, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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And we’re back with another soul-stirring episode of Nashville Now! This week we’re joined by the incredible singer-songwriter Amanda Shires, who addresses the end of her marriage with Jason Isbell, as well as the reclamation of her independence on new album Nobody’s Girl. Nothing is off limits with Amanda. We’ll also further dissect the Gavin Adcock beef with Zach Bryan and pay tribute to a fallen Nashville legend. Country is Here...
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Howdy, y’all. This week, Nashville Now digs into authenticity and country feuds with frequent Rolling Stone contributor, Josh Crutchmer. We also discuss the career arcs of cowboy singer Charley Crockett and rising star Dasha, and are joined by Dasha herself to walk us through her viral success and the good, the bad, and the ugly that comes with it. Country is Here, Nashville is Now. Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify,...
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September 16, 2025 48 mins
We hear clips from Noel and Liam Gallagher's previous interviews on this podcast, and discuss Oasis' triumphant recent run through the United States — as well as their up-and-down history with this country. Andy Greene joins host Brian Hiatt for the discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Welcome back to Nashville Now. This week we’re joined by journalist Marissa R. Moss to dissect the 2025 CMA Awards nominations and snubs. We also chat with the charismatic leader of Old Crow Medicine Show, Ketch Secor, who dropped his new solo album, Story the Crow Told Me, earlier this summer. Secor shares his thoughts on his new public television job, the architectural landscape flaws of Nashville, and his commitment to gun contr...
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This one goes to 11: With Spinal Tap II: The End Continues hitting theaters Sept. 12, Christopher Guest, a.k.a. Nigel Tufnel, looks back at the birth of the original movie, the origins of his character, the creation of "Stonehenge," and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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September 3, 2025 41 mins
Music fans, and specifically pop fans, may know this week’s guest, who goes by “Clever,” from his feature with Post Malone on Justin Bieber’s 2020 hit “Forever.” But to country music listeners, Clever – born Joshua Huie – is mostly a complete unknown. The Alabama-born rapper is on a path to changing that and has the potential, and the struggle, to be the next Jelly Roll. Check out this week’s episode of Nashville Now as we dive int...
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Legendary director Rob Reiner talks about the making of 1984's This is Spinal Tap and the long-delayed new sequel, Sept. 12's Spinal Tap 2: The End Continues — plus much more — in an in-depth conversation with host Brian Hiatt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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John Fogerty goes deep on Creedence Clearwater Revival's roots, mortality, A.I., Springsteen vs. Trump, and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Welcome back to Nashville Now. This week our Host & Senior Editor, Joseph Hudak, fills us in on the latest trends in Country music, from artists going sober and focusing on their spirituality, to others opening up new Honky Tonks and bars in a city near you. We’re also joined by Lukas Nelson, the legendary musician and son of Willie Nelson, to talk about his new album American Romance, getting his pilot’s license, leaving weed behi...
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We look back at Ozzy Osbourne's wild journey, with Kory Grow joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Join Rolling Stone Senior Editor Joseph Hudak on NASHVILLE NOW as he dives deep into all things Gavin Adcock, as well as the legacy and influence of Ozzy Osbourne and heavy metal on country music. This week, comedian Dusty Slay joins us to talk about his new Netflix special Wet Heat, tell us why George Strait music is the perfect antidote for when the gummy kicks in, and reveal just what he thinks about Morgan Wallen’s brand of cou...
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We go deep on the best indie rock of 2025 so far, touching on acts from Lifeguard to Wet Leg to Japanese Breakfast. Simon Vozick-Levinson joins host Brian Hiatt for the discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Listen to the debut episode of Nashville Now, Rolling Stone's newest podcast about all things country music hosted by Senior Editor Joseph Hudak. Our first episode looks at Willie Nelson’s subtle but ⁠clear message ⁠of support for immigrants this summer, and also features an interview with ⁠Margo Price⁠, who releases her new album, Hard Headed Woman, on August 29th. We'll shout out the must-hear songs of the week and so much more o...
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July 20, 2025 39 mins
We discuss Justin Bieber's strong new album Swag, with Jeff Ihaza and Brittany Spanos joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Welcome to Nashville Now, Rolling Stone's newest podcast where Senior Editor Joseph Hudak dives deep into the hottest genre in music: Country. Each week we’ll break down the biggest stories in country, spotlight rising artists and legends alike, and deliver the must-hear songs. Tune in 7/23 and every Wednesday to follow.   Country is here, Nashville is now. Available wherever you find podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com...
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We take a deep dive into the career of Sabrina Carpenter, who releases her latest album, Man's Best Friend, Aug. 29. Angie Martoccio, who spent time with Carpenter for her recent Rolling Stone cover story, joins host Brian Hiatt for the conversation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Bruce Springsteen just released a mammoth amount of unheard music on Tracks II: The Lost Albums — we go deep on all seven albums, with Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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We look back at the lives and music of Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, with Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Zara Larsson talks about her fierce ambition ("I want to be the number one!"), the creation of her upcoming new album Midnight Sun, the TikTok success of "Symphony," and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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