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Rolling Stone Music Now podcast

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.

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.

 

#391

"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] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

Yesterday

1 HR 26 MINS

1:26:12

Yesterday


#390

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] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

22 Sep 2023

29 MINS

29:19

22 Sep 2023


#389

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] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

15 Sep 2023

45 MINS

45:50

15 Sep 2023


#388

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] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

06 Sep 2023

27 MINS

27:17

06 Sep 2023


#387

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] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

25 Aug 2023

47 MINS

47:21

25 Aug 2023


#386

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] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

16 Aug 2023

37 MINS

37:35

16 Aug 2023


#385

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] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

13 Aug 2023

39 MINS

39:44

13 Aug 2023


#384

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] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

07 Aug 2023

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:06

07 Aug 2023


#383

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] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

31 Jul 2023

51 MINS

51:20

31 Jul 2023


#382

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] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

23 Jul 2023

39 MINS

39:59

23 Jul 2023


#381

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] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

11 Jul 2023

48 MINS

48:39

11 Jul 2023