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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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Rediscovering Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin biographer Holly George-Warren joins host Brian Hiatt to offer fresh perspective on the life of a rock legend
40 min
252
The Secret History of the Black Crowes
Black Crowes co-founder Steve Gorman tells host Brian Hiatt the harrowing, occasionally hilarious story of the band's self-destructive tendencies
44 min
253
Exploring the Rage Against the Machine and My C...
Brittany Spanos and Andy Greene join host Brian Hiatt to discuss the reunions of Rage Against the Machine, My Chemical Romance and the Black Crowes
37 min
254
Kanye West's Road to 'Jesus is King'
Brendan Klinkenberg joins host Brian Hiatt to discuss Kanye West's gospel turn
34 min
255
The Making of Bruce Springsteen's 'Western Star...
Longtime Springsteen collaborator Thom Zimny, who co-directed 'Western Stars,' joins host Brian Hiatt to go behind the scenes
31 min
256
Billy Idol on the Birth of Punk Rock and His Li...
Idol sits down for a revealing, surprise-filled, career-spanning interview with host Brian Hiatt
39 min
257
A Conversation with the Pixies
The Pixies sit down with Andy Greene to discuss their new album and their whole career
35 min
258
A Conversation with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy
Tweedy joins host Brian Hiatt to discuss Wilco's 'Ode to Joy' and much more
34 min
259
The Life and Music of the Cars' Ric Ocasek
The quirky musical path of the Cars frontman – plus, remembering Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter
33 min
260
Taylor Swift's "Lover": The Ultimate Album Brea...
Host Brian Hiatt, Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield go track by track on Swift's new album
37 min
261
The Life and Music of Linda Ronstadt
Longtime manager Peter Asher explains how Ronstadt became a '70s superstar
35 min
262
An Intimate Look at Harry Styles' Life and Music
Rob Sheffield, author of Rolling Stone's Harry Styles cover story, joins Brittany Spanos and host Brian Hiatt to discuss Styles' rise
37 min
263
How Spoon Made Their Greatest Hits
The guys from Spoon tell the story of the band and the making of songs on their new best-of compilation
40 min
264
How Migos, Lil Baby and Atlanta Hip-Hop Conquer...
Quality Control co-founders Coach K and Pee tell the story of their Atlanta label's underdog triumph
33 min
265
Woodstock at 50: The Untold Stories
Country Joe McDonald and Santana's Michael Carabello look back at the original Woodstock
37 min
266
The Secret Origin of Sublime
Founding bassist Eric Wilson digs into his early days with Bradley Nowell
29 min
267
Was There Anything Good About Woodstock '99?
Rob Sheffield and host Brian Hiatt look back at their messy experiences at a disastrous festival
40 min
268
The Best Hip-Hop Songs and Albums of 2019 (So Far)
From DaBaby and Megan Thee Stallion to J. Cole and Lil Nas X, here are the moments defining hip-hop in 2019
38 min
269
The Best Songs of 1999
Rob Sheffield joins Brittany Spanos and host Brian Hiatt to dip into his list of the 99 best songs of 1999
38 min
270
The Best Albums of 2019 (So Far)
From Lizzo to Springsteen and way beyond, hear a breakdown of the year’s stand-out albums
35 min
271
Duff McKagan: The Rolling Stone Interview
The Guns N' Roses co-founder on reuniting with Axl and Slash, his new solo album, his road to sobriety and much more
39 min
272
True Tales of Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue
Byrds leader Roger McGuinn and Rolling Thunder Revue producer Louie Kemp share memories of the legendary tour and discuss Martin Scorsese's documentary
37 min
273
Justin Townes Earle: The Rolling Stone Interview
Songwriting secrets, addiction, the glories of Springsteen and much more in a wild conversation with Justin Townes Earle
36 min
274
Jakob Dylan on His New Laurel Canyon Documentar...
Jakob Dylan and director Andy Slater discuss 'Echo in the Canyon' documentary and the making of the Wallflowers' hits
37 min
275
A Conversation with Billy Joel
Billy Joel talks about turning 70, quitting songwriting, making The Stranger and much more
39 min