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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Secrets of Def Leppard's Hits
As Def Leppard hit the road with Journey, frontman Joe Elliott breaks down their greatest hits
42 min
327
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
328
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
329
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
330
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
331
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
332
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
333
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
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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
335
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
336
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
337
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
338
Kelly Clarkson: The Rolling Stone Q+A
Clarkson talks about returning to TV with "The Voice," her new album, her dramatic clashes with her old label, and more
44 min
339
Julian Casablancas on his Voidz reinvention, th...
Casablancas and his bandmates break down their new album – and explain why "repeating the past is boring"
39 min
340
Is the Smashing Pumpkins Reunion Really a Reunion?
The Pumpkins just announced an arena tour – without bassist D'Arcy Wretzky. We look into what happened.
43 min
341
Why is Everyone Picking on Justin Timberlake?
Timberlake just scored a number-one album in the face of a huge backlash. We go deep on how he went from beloved pop icon to online punching bag.
41 min
342
Can the Grammys Be Saved?
This year's Grammys ceremony made almost no one happy. We discuss what went wrong, and how it can be saved.
42 min
343
The Life and Music of Dolores O'Riordan
Legendary video director Sam Bayer and Rolling Stone reporter David Browne join host Brian Hiatt to dive into the late Cranberries frontwoman’s story – and the making of the "Zombie" video
37 min
344
Franz Ferdinand: The Rolling Stone Interview
Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos and Bob Hardy join host Brian Hiatt to discuss their great new album, '00s nostalgia and much more
41 min
345
Lana Del Rey vs. Radiohead (plus: one of Claren...
Inside Radiohead vs. Lana Del Rey, the copyright battle that set the Internet ablaze – plus, one of Clarence Clemons' final interviews
38 min
346
Can Greta Van Fleet Save Classic Rock?
Host Brian Hiatt talks to Greta Van Fleet, the young Michigan buzz band whose songs sound like unearthed Led Zeppelin tracks
42 min
347
Bob Seger: The Rolling Stone Interview
Seger talks to Andy Greene about his recent health scare, his new album and more
40 min
348
What's Next for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora, the Moody Blues' Justin Hayward and more talk about their Hall of Fame induction
37 min
349
Steely Dan's Donald Fagen: The Rolling Stone In...
In his first major interview since Walter Becker's death, Fagen talks about their decades-long partnership
42 min
350
The Best Songs of 2017
We explore the hits and shoulda-been hits of a wild year in music
37 min