Rolling Stone Music Now

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

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20 episodes
Updated July 26
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Episodes20

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Bob Dylan, U2, Neil Young: Daniel Lanois Looks Back at His Life in Music
With his new album, Belladonna Nocturne, out now, legendary producer Daniel Lanois looks back at his entire career. He reflects on his work with Bob Dylan, U2, Neil Young, Peter Gabriel, D'Angelo, and more in an in-depth interview with host Brian Hiatt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 26 · 1 hr 16 min
Weezer on Their New Album, Viral Success of 'Go Away' and Much More
Rivers Cuomo and Patrick Wilson of Weezer join host Brian Hiatt for an-depth conversation on Aug. 21's The Gold Album and much more — from the newfound success of "Go Away" (featuring Bethany Cosentino) to their plans (or lack thereof) for Pinkerton's 30th anniversary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 27 · 42 min
The Rise of Geese — and the Return of Real Rock Bands
For the first time in years, there's a young rock band people just can't stop talking about. We discuss the rise of the Brooklyn quartet, their whole catalog so far, and much more, with Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt for the discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 6 · 47 min
Les Claypool and Sean Lennon Tell All
Primus' Les Claypool and Sean Lennon go deep on The Great Parrot-Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy, the just-announced new album from their supergroup, The Lennon Claypool Delirium. They also talk about Rush, how they recruited Willow for the album, AI music, prog-rock, and much more in a conversation with host Brian Hiatt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 25 · 54 min
How Harry Styles Created a New Kind of Pop Star
Rob Sheffield and host Brian Hiatt break down Harry Styles' long-awaited new single "Aperture," trace the career arc that made him pop's most unpredictable star, and look ahead to Kiss All the Time. Disco Occasionally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 22 · 57 min
Wait, Why Was Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Performance So Controversial?
We discuss Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance, look back at his career path, and try to figure out how such a nice guy sparked so much controversy with an uplifting halftime show. Julyssa Lopez joins host Brian Hiatt for the discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 10 · 39 min
Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of the 2026 Grammys with Exec Producer Ben Winston
We go deep into the making of the show's superstar performances, chaotic moments, and more, with Grammys executive producer Ben Winston joining Rolling Stone Music Now host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 2 · 1 hr 5 min
Bruce Springsteen's 'Streets of Minneapolis' — and the Long History of Instant Protest Songs
We look at Bruce Springsteen's rapid response to deaths at the hands of federal agents in Minnesota — and the long history of other fast-turnaround protest songs, from Woody Guthrie to Nina Simone to Lil Baby. Andy Greene joins host Brian Hiatt for the discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 1 · 54 min
The Life and Music of the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir
We look back at the late Bob Weir's journey, from the formation of the Grateful Dead to his years with Dead and Company. Gov't Mule's Warren Haynes joins host Brian Hiatt to talk about what it was like to play with Weir, and Angie Martoccio, who conducted Weir's final Rolling Stone interview, takes us through his career. We also play some clips from her interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 25 · 1 hr 16 min
The 2026 Tours We Can't Wait For — and the Worst Concert Behaviors
From Rush to Ariana Grande, we look at the year's most-anticipated concerts, and also look at bad concert behavior, with Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 13 · 47 min
Yungblud on his 2025 Breakthrough
Yungblud looks back at the journey to his Grammy-nominated album fourth album, Idols, in an interview with host Brian Hiatt. He also discusses his EP with Aerosmith, facing down the haters, his Ozzy Osbourne tribute performance, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 5 · 51 min
The D'Angelo Tapes: The Late Legend On 'Voodoo,' 'Black Messiah,' and Much More
In 2015, not long after the release of Black Messiah, D'Angelo sat down with Rolling Stone Music Now host Brian Hiatt for lengthy interviews about his whole career. In the wake of the legendary musician's death in October, we're presenting audio from those conversations for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 22, 2025 · 56 min
Kesha on Her Debut, 15 Years Later: "What A Fearless Bad Bitch!"
It's the 15th anniversary of Kesha's Animal and Cannibal, which brought the world "Tik Tok," among many other hits. With a new deluxe edition of those albums on its way, Kesha joins host Brian Hiatt to look back at that era, discuss her future plans, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 3, 2025 · 51 min
Blues Traveler's John Popper on 30 Years of 'Run-Around' — and Almost Dying in 2025
30 years after Blues Traveler broke through with "Run-Around" and "Hook," John Popper looks back, and also reveals the story of how he almost died — multiple times — this year. Plus, he explains why he's decidedly not a fan of the harmonica playing of Neil Young, Bob Dylan, and Alanis Morissette. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 2, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
Simon Cowell Looks Back
Simon Cowell looks back at the triumphs and tragedies of his whole career, from American Idol to X-Factor, in a deep and honest interview with host Brian Hiatt. Cowell also discusses Simon Cowell: The Next Act, his new show on Netflix, which debuts in December. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 1, 2025 · 54 min
R.E.M. x Hootie x Black Crowes: Meet Howl Owl Howl, Rock's Newest Supergroup
Hootie and the Blowfish's Darius Rucker, R.E.M.'s Mike Mills and the Black Crowes' Steve Gorman have joined forces in a new supergroup, Howl Owl Howl. They sit down with Rolling Stone Music Now host Brian Hiatt to talk about their new music, look back at their old bands, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 16, 2025 · 1 hr
Wolfgang Van Halen Tells All: Anxiety Attacks, Weight Loss, Feuds, and A Great New Album
Wolfgang Van Halen talks about The End, the new album from his one-man-band, Mammoth; (reluctantly) discusses his feud with David Lee Roth; confirms that his uncle was planning an Eddie Van Halen tribute tour; and much more in a new interview with host Brian Hiatt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 4, 2025 · 56 min
The Making of 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere'
We go deep inside the making of the new movie Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, with host Brian Hiatt interviewing writer/director Scott Cooper and actor Stephen Graham, who plays Bruce's troubled father, Douglas Springsteen. (These interviews contain spoilers for the movie — if there is such a thing for a biopic.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 26, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Introducing - Fela Kuti: Fear No Man
Sharing an episode of the new podcast Fela Kuti: Fear No Man. When the world is on fire, what can music actually…do? Host Jad Abumrad recounts the true tale of one of the great political awakenings in music. Fela Kuti was a classically-trained Nigerian musician who traveled to America, only to return to Nigeria and transform his sound into a battering ram against the state. Doing so he created a new musical language of resistance called Afrobeat. But when the mix of art and activism got too hot, the state pulled out its guns, and literally opened fire.In this episode, we hear how Fela’s music had the power to move hearts, change minds, and heal the deepest wounds. Listen to more episodes of Fela Kuti: Fear No Man at https://link.mgln.ai/rollingstone . When the world is on fire, what can music actually…do? Host Jad Abumrad recounts the true tale of one of the great political awakenings in music. Fela Kuti was a classically-trained Nigerian musician who traveled to America, only to return to Nigeria and transform his sound into a battering ram against the state. Doing so he created a new musical language of resistance called Afrobeat. But when the mix of art and activism got too hot, the state pulled out its guns, and literally opened fire. In this episode, we hear how Fela’s music had the power to move hearts, change minds, and heal the deepest wounds. Listen to more episodes of Fela Kuti: Fear No Man at https://link.mgln.ai/rollingstone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 24, 2025 · 58 min
Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt: Super-Producer Don Was on His Life in Music
Don Was talks about Groove in the Face of Adversity, his new album with the Pan-Detroit Ensemble — and takes a wide-ranging look at his incredible career in an interview with host Brian Hiatt. Was goes deep on everything from opening for Black Sabbath to producing Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones to unlikely moments like helping Garth Brooks create The Life of Chris Gaines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 14, 2025 · 1 hr 24 min

Rolling Stone Music Now

Bob Dylan, U2, Neil Young: Daniel Lanois Looks Back at His Life in Music

Weezer on Their New Album, Viral Success of 'Go Away' and Much More

The Rise of Geese — and the Return of Real Rock Bands

Les Claypool and Sean Lennon Tell All

How Harry Styles Created a New Kind of Pop Star

Wait, Why Was Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Performance So Controversial?

Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of the 2026 Grammys with Exec Producer Ben Winston

Bruce Springsteen's 'Streets of Minneapolis' — and the Long History of Instant Protest Songs

The Life and Music of the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir

The 2026 Tours We Can't Wait For — and the Worst Concert Behaviors

Yungblud on his 2025 Breakthrough

The D'Angelo Tapes: The Late Legend On 'Voodoo,' 'Black Messiah,' and Much More

Kesha on Her Debut, 15 Years Later: "What A Fearless Bad Bitch!"

Blues Traveler's John Popper on 30 Years of 'Run-Around' — and Almost Dying in 2025

Simon Cowell Looks Back

R.E.M. x Hootie x Black Crowes: Meet Howl Owl Howl, Rock's Newest Supergroup

Wolfgang Van Halen Tells All: Anxiety Attacks, Weight Loss, Feuds, and A Great New Album

The Making of 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere'

Introducing - Fela Kuti: Fear No Man

Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt: Super-Producer Don Was on His Life in Music