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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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The Life and Music of Sinead O'Connor
We look back at the life and music of the late Sinead O'Connor, with Shirley Manson of Garbage and David Wild joining host Brian Hiatt
49 min
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From Fake Eminem to Neural-Net Guitar Amps, Mor...
We dig into the state of AI and music, with legendary DJ/producer David Guetta, Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid, and the team behind Neural DSP's virtual guitar amps
37 min
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The Secret History of the Beatles' 'Let It Be'
Ringo Starr and legendary producer Glyn Johns look back at the making of the album that should have been
46 min
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Concert Behavior Nightmares! PLUS: Olivia Rodri...
We try to understand why no one knows how to behave at concerts anymore, and discuss Olivia Rodrigo's "Vampire"
33 min
55
Best Albums of 2023 So Far
From Janelle Monáe's 'The Age of Pleasure' to Miley Cyrus' 'Endless Summer Vacation,' we look at the best albums of the year so far
44 min
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Taylormania! How Taylor Swift Got Bigger Than Ever
We trace Taylor Swift's pandemic-era rise to new heights, and take a new look at the ongoing Eras tour
48 min
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Noel Gallagher Tells All
Noel Gallagher on his new album 'Council Skies,' how he wrote "Wonderwall," , why Oasis won't reunite, why he hates co-writers, and much more
43 min
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WBEZ Making
This week, we’re sharing an episode of the bio-podcast series Making, from WBEZ.
39 min
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The Life and Music of Tina Turner, the Queen of...
With Tina Turner's death at the age of 83, we look back on her life and world-shaking music
38 min
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Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour: What to Expect
We dig deep on Beyoncé's spectacular Renaissance Tour, from the massive spectacle to the unexpected ballad choices
35 min
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MTV News Confidential: Kurt Loder, Tabitha Sore...
We mark the end of MTV News' 36-year run by talking to three iconic anchors about covering Kurt Cobain's death, interviewing Tupac and more
68 min
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Free Ed Sheeran! Songwriters Explain Why the 'L...
A panel of hit-makers explains how a verdict against Ed Sheeran could've ruined songwriting forever
40 min
63
AI and the Weird Future of Music
Is artificial intelligence about to change music forever? We look at what's already happening, and what's coming next
33 min
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Inside Frank Ocean's Coachella Chaos
We take a deep look at Frank Ocean's controversial Coachella performance, and look back on his career
49 min
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Fake Bands, Real Songs: The Best Tunes by Made-...
From Daisy Jones and The Six to the Oneders, we look at the best songs by fictional artists
67 min
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The Genius of Boygenius: How Phoebe Bridgers, J...
We tell the story behind rock's newest supergroup, with a track-by-track look at their acclaimed new album
44 min
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American Woman: Lana Del Rey's Wild Journey
We dive into Lana Del Rey's new album, 'Did You Know That There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd' — and her whole discography
50 min
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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour: The Ultimate Breakdow...
We dive deep on The Eras Tour, from song choices to staging to guesses at surprises to come
43 min
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'Hannah Montana' to 'Flowers': Miley Cyrus' Hit...
We discuss Miley Cyrus' new album 'Endless Summer Vacation' – and look back at her whole wild career path
67 min
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More Terrible Albums by Great Artists
We look at the second half of our list of 'Genuinely Horrible Albums by Great Artists,' from Kanye West to David Bowie
56 min
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Introducing: Back Issue
4 min
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Genuinely Horrible Albums by Great Artists
From Prince to Neil Young to Madonna, we discuss – and argue about – Rolling Stone's picks for the worst albums by great artists
59 min
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Rihanna's Halftime Show: Classic or Low-Energy?...
We look at criticism and praise for Rihanna's long-awaited performance comeback; and Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. responds to our Grammy critiques from last week
56 min
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Why Can't Beyoncé Win Album of the Year? Breaki...
We discuss Grammy voters' repeated Beyoncé snubs, and break down the highs and lows of the 2023 Grammys
35 min
75
The Wildest Left-Turn Albums Ever, From Lil Yac...
Lil Yachty's psychedelic-rock experiment 'Let's Start Here' isn't the first album to stun fans – we look back at the history of artists taking wild left turns
56 min