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.

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The Life and Music of Mac Miller
We look back at the far-too-short career of Mac Miller, who died at the age of 26 on September 7th
41 min
302
Britney's "...Baby One More Time" At 20!
A deep and hilarious exploration of how Britney Spears changed the face of pop in 1998
40 min
303
Ice Cube on the Secret History of N.W.A.
In a revealing 2015 interview with host Brian Hiatt, Ice Cube dug into the earliest days of N.W.A. – and gangsta rap itself
40 min
304
Best Songs of the 21st Century (Pt. 1, feat. Pa...
The Black Keys’ Patrick Carney and Amerie join us to talk about their entries on Rolling Stone’s list of the best songs of the 21st century
37 min
305
Roger Daltrey on the Legend of the Who
The Who's frontman talks with Andy Greene – plus, Andy joins host Brian Hiatt to discuss the band's legacy
43 min
306
50 Years of the MC5's Rock Revolution: Wayne Kr...
Soon after the MC5 changed rock forever, guitarist Wayne Kramer was in prison. Kramer, author of a new autobiography, looks back on one of rock's wildest lives
37 min
307
Interpol frontman Paul Banks: The Rolling Stone...
As Interpol prepare to release their strong new album, Marauder, frontman Paul Banks looks back on their entire career
43 min
308
What is 2018’s Song of the Summer?
From Drake to Kacey Musgraves, we evaluate the candidates for the defining song of summer 2018
39 min
309
The Life and Music of Paul Simon
From battles with Art Garfunkel to the Graceland controversies, Simon's biographer takes us inside his surprisingly dramatic story
45 min
310
Inside 2018's Best Albums, So Far
Take a guided tour of Rolling Stone's list of the 50 best albums of 2018, so far
40 min
311
Bowie, "2001" and The Secret History of Sci-Fi ...
Inside the new book "Strange Stars," which traces down the weird, fascinating synergy between classic rock and science fiction
45 min
312
Drake vs. Pusha-T and The Greatest Hip-Hop Beef...
We break down the Drake vs. Pusha-T battle, and trace the rich history of rap beef
44 min
313
How Camilla Cabello Conquered Pop
How Camilla Cabello went from Fifth Harmony to Near-Instant Solo Stardom
38 min
314
Secrets of Def Leppard's Hits
As Def Leppard hit the road with Journey, frontman Joe Elliott breaks down their greatest hits
42 min
315
Confessions of A Frontman: Snow Patrol’s Gary L...
Why has it taken seven years between Snow Patrol albums? Gary Lightbody tells all
45 min
316
Questlove's Secrets of Musical Creation
The Roots' Questlove breaks down a dazzling list of musical influences, from Michael Jackson to Meg White, in a wide-ranging interview with host Brian Hiatt
38 min
317
The Long Life and Slow Death of "Classic Rock"
What exactly is "classic rock"? And are we in its last days? Author Steven Hyden weighs in
39 min
318
A Conversation with Fleetwood Mac
Where did Lindsey Buckingham go? As they prep for a new tour, the members of Fleetwood Mac explain it all to Andy Greene
44 min
319
Beyoncé at Coachella: The Ultimate Play-by-Play
We trace the history of both Beyoncé and Coachella itself, and break down performance highlights, moment by moment
41 min
320
Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Kiss: Desmond Child Tells ...
Hitmaking songwriter Desmond Child goes deep into the making of "Livin' On A Prayer," "Dude Looks Like A Lady" and much more
40 min
321
The Genius of Nina Simone, Remembered by Her Br...
Sam Waymon, Nina Simone's youngest brother, shares intimate memories of his genius sister with host Brian Hiatt
41 min
322
The Death of Downloads and CDs; Artist to Watch...
We explore the history behind streaming's conquest of downloads and CDs, and meet rising indie star Sophie Allison, a.k.a. Soccer Mommy
36 min
323
Spinal Tap's Derek Smalls: The Rolling Stone Q+A
The bassist for England's loudest band joins host Brian Hiatt to discuss Spinal Tap's break-up, his new solo LP and much, much more
42 min
324
Craig Mack's Life and Career – and Jack White's...
We go deep on the life of Bad Boy Records legend Craig Mack – as well as Jack White's new album and Rolling Stone cover story
39 min
325
The Making of Van Morrison's Astral Weeks – and...
The untold story of how an Irish genius found the roots to his masterpiece – in Boston
38 min