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.

Episodes

NASHVILLE NOW: Dusty Slay Declares What Is and Isn’t Country

July 30, 2025 • 36 mins
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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2025's Best Indie Rock, From Alex G to Horsegirl to Geese

July 28, 2025 • 40 mins
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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NASHVILLE NOW: Margo Price Won't Stop!

July 23, 2025 • 37 mins
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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Justin Bieber Grows Up on 'Swag'

July 20, 2025 • 41 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 - Series Premiering on 7/23

July 16, 2025 • 45 secs
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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The Rise and Rise of Sabrina Carpenter

July 7, 2025 • 46 mins
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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Inside Bruce Springsteen's Seven Lost Albums: Your Guide to 'Tracks II'

June 29, 2025 • 64 mins
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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How Sly Stone and Brian Wilson Changed Music

June 18, 2025 • 74 mins
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 Wants More: Confessions of a Pop Star

June 12, 2025 • 55 mins
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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How Taylor Swift Won: A Farewell to the Taylor's Versions Era

June 4, 2025 • 49 mins
Taylor Swift got her masters back — we break down her strategic victory, the best vault tracks, speculation about her next album, her revelations about Reputation and her debut, and much more, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Thom Yorke's Great New Album with Producer Mark Pritchard

June 1, 2025 • 54 mins
Tall Tales, Thom Yorke's new album with veteran electronic producer Mark Pritchard, is one of the best albums of the year so far. Pritchard sits down with host Brian Hiatt to go deep on taking a prog-tronic journey with Radiohead's frontman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Bruce Springsteen Takes on Donald Trump — and Trump Takes on Taylor Swift, Bruce, and Beyoncé

May 24, 2025 • 48 mins
Why is President Trump calling for investigations into the world's biggest music stars? We look into a very weird battle, with Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Coco Jones on Sampling Britney Spears — and Making the Year's Best R&B Album

May 13, 2025 • 60 mins
Rising R&B/pop singer (and actress) Coco Jones goes deep on child stardom via Disney; her controversial Britney Spears sample; learning from Aretha, Mariah, and Whitney; the journey to her great debut album; and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Why Can't Mariah Carey, Oasis, and Phish Get Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

May 6, 2025 • 54 mins
Acts from Soundgarden to the White Stripes to Chubby Checker will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year — but there were also some eyebrow-raising exclusions. Rolling Stone's Andy Greene joins host Brian Hiatt to try to get inside the heads of voters — and propose some possible solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jeff Goldblum on Music, Movies, and Getting Ariana Grande to Sing on His Album

April 27, 2025 • 51 mins
Jeff Goldblum isn't just a great actor — he's a gifted jazz piano player, too. In a wildly entertaining interview with host Brian Hiatt, Goldbum talks about his new album, Still Blooming, his hopes for the sequel Wicked : For Good, how he got Ariana Grande to sing with him, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Spin Doctors Confidential: Chris Barron Looks Back on His Band's Ups and Downs

April 13, 2025 • 69 mins
Spin Doctors have their first album out in 12 years, Face Full of Cake — and it's quite good. Lead singer Chris Barron joins host Brian Hiatt to go deep on the band's Nineties triumphs and mistakes, why he doesn't envy Phish, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Pop Update! Gaga Triumphs, Selena Gets Raunchy, Chappell Goes Country and More

April 6, 2025 • 53 mins
Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt for a look at some of the latest developments in pop, from Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's collaborative album to Lady Gaga's Mayhem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Hidden History of Nineties Lollapalooza

March 30, 2025 • 57 mins
A new book, Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival, is full of fascinating unearthed stories about the most important festival of the 1990s. Authors Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour join host Brian Hiatt to break down some of the book's best moments: Eddie Vedder joining the freak show, Sinead O'Connor freaking out Courtney Love, Nine Inch Nails' equipment literally melting down onstage, and muc...
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Metallica Secrets and More: Kirk Hammett Tells All

March 23, 2025 • 63 mins
Kirk Hammett, author of the new book The Collection: Kirk Hammett, looks back at his years in Metallica, hanging out with Kurt Cobain and Lou Reed, and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Questlove on the Mysteries of Sly Stone and Much More

March 16, 2025 • 51 mins
Questlove, director of the excellent new documentary Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius), dissects the greatness of Sly Stone, while also going deep on D'Angelo, Michael Jackson, and his own life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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