Rolling Stone Music Now

Rolling Stone

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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503 episodes
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Oct 8, 2025 · 25 min
Missy Elliott on "Get Ur Freak On" — Rolling Stone's Best Song of the 21st Century So Far
Rolling Stone just named "Get Ur Freak On" the greatest song of the 21st century so far — and Missy Elliott herself joins host Brian Hiatt to talk about its creation and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 7, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min
Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl': The Ultimate Breakdown
We dive into Taylor Swift's new album, as always, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt for the discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 30, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
My Morning Jacket's 'Z': Jim James Looks Back on the Classic Album's 20th Anniversary
My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James looks back at the dark emotional currents that gave birth to one of his band's greatest albums, 2005's Z, in a deep, confessional 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
Sep 24, 2025 · 42 min
'Bohemian Rhapsody' at 50! Brian May and Roger Taylor Look Back at Queen's Masterpiece
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 16, 2025 · 50 min
Oasis Conquer the U.S.A.
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 7, 2025 · 51 min
Christopher Guest on Spinal Tap's Origins and the Birth of Nigel Tufnel
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 26, 2025 · 53 min
Inside 'Spinal Tap 2' and Much More with Rob Reiner
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 11, 2025 · 57 min
John Fogerty on Creedence's Origins and Much More
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 3, 2025 · 57 min
The Life and Music of Ozzy Osbourne, from Black Sabbath to Ozzfest
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 28, 2025 · 40 min
2025's Best Indie Rock, From Alex G to Horsegirl to Geese
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 21, 2025 · 40 min
Justin Bieber Grows Up on 'Swag'
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 7, 2025 · 46 min
The Rise and Rise of Sabrina Carpenter
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 29, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Inside Bruce Springsteen's Seven Lost Albums: Your Guide to 'Tracks II'
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 18, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
How Sly Stone and Brian Wilson Changed Music
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 12, 2025 · 54 min
Zara Larsson Wants More: Confessions of a Pop Star
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 4, 2025 · 48 min
How Taylor Swift Won: A Farewell to the Taylor's Versions Era
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 1, 2025 · 54 min
Inside Thom Yorke's Great New Album with Producer Mark Pritchard
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 24, 2025 · 48 min
Bruce Springsteen Takes on Donald Trump — and Trump Takes on Taylor Swift, Bruce, and Beyoncé
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 13, 2025 · 59 min
Coco Jones on Sampling Britney Spears — and Making the Year's Best R&B Album
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 6, 2025 · 54 min
Why Can't Mariah Carey, Oasis, and Phish Get Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rolling Stone Music Now

Missy Elliott on "Get Ur Freak On" — Rolling Stone's Best Song of the 21st Century So Far

Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl': The Ultimate Breakdown

My Morning Jacket's 'Z': Jim James Looks Back on the Classic Album's 20th Anniversary

'Bohemian Rhapsody' at 50! Brian May and Roger Taylor Look Back at Queen's Masterpiece

Oasis Conquer the U.S.A.

Christopher Guest on Spinal Tap's Origins and the Birth of Nigel Tufnel

Inside 'Spinal Tap 2' and Much More with Rob Reiner

John Fogerty on Creedence's Origins and Much More

The Life and Music of Ozzy Osbourne, from Black Sabbath to Ozzfest

2025's Best Indie Rock, From Alex G to Horsegirl to Geese

Justin Bieber Grows Up on 'Swag'

The Rise and Rise of Sabrina Carpenter

Inside Bruce Springsteen's Seven Lost Albums: Your Guide to 'Tracks II'

How Sly Stone and Brian Wilson Changed Music

Zara Larsson Wants More: Confessions of a Pop Star

How Taylor Swift Won: A Farewell to the Taylor's Versions Era

Inside Thom Yorke's Great New Album with Producer Mark Pritchard

Bruce Springsteen Takes on Donald Trump — and Trump Takes on Taylor Swift, Bruce, and Beyoncé

Coco Jones on Sampling Britney Spears — and Making the Year's Best R&B Album

Why Can't Mariah Carey, Oasis, and Phish Get Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?