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.
From Prince to Neil Young to Madonna, we discuss – and argue about – Rolling Stone's picks for the worst albums by great artists
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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
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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
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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
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The Making of SZA's 'SOS'
With 'SOS' in its sixth week at number one, we go deep into the creation of an instant classic
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The Life and Music of David Crosby
We look back at the chaotic life and gorgeous music of the late David Crosby, and hear unearthed interview audio
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More of the Best Music You Didn't Hear in 2022
From hip-hop to indie-rock to Spanish-language music of many genres, here's a rundown of more of some of the greatest albums you may have missed in 2022
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The Life and Music of Jeff Beck
We pay tribute to the late guitar god in a super-sized episode: an unheard interview with Beck himself, plus new conversations with Mike Campbell, Joe Satriani, and Vernon Reid – and more.
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The Best 2022 Music You Didn't Hear (Pt. 1)
A look at some of the best albums and songs you may have missed in 2022, from country/Americana to Afropop to metal
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The Untold Story of 'A Long December' – Counti...
In a special holiday episode, Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz goes deeper than ever before on the writing and recording of "A Long December" – and much more
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SZA Speaks! Inside Her New Album and Much More
SZA talks about the battles behind her triumphant, chart-topping new album 'SOS,' previews her tour, and much, much more
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The 50 Best Albums of 2022
From Taylor Swift to J. Hope, from Spoon to Beyoncé, we dig deep on the greatest albums of 2022
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The 50 Worst Decisions in Music History
From Britney Spears turning down "Umbrella" to Garth Brooks deciding to become a rock dude named Chris Gaines, we look at the worst and most ridiculous music blunders ever
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The Beatles' 'Revolver': The Ultimate Breakdown
Was 'Taxman' Inspired by the 'Batman' theme? We dig into burning Beatles questions – and go track-by-track through the new deluxe 'Revolver' reissue
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Fat Joe Looks Back: "I Might've Been the First ...
From his days as a teenage hustler in the Bronx to his endless string of comeback hits to his friendship with Big Pun, Fat Joe looks back.
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Kathleen Hanna + Syd: Rolling Stone's Musicians...
Kathleen Hanna meets with Syd to talk about learning to sing, star signs, and what it means to be a rebel on the final episode of Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians – also running as a special series in the Rolling Stone Music Now feed –
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Willow: The Rolling Stone Interview
Willow tells all about her new album, her love of System of a Down and Deftones, why she doesn't care about 'nepo baby' discourse, and much more
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Remembering Migos' Takeoff – and How TikTok is ...
We look back at the life and career of Migos' Takeoff – and talk to Rufus Wainwright about his duet with Carly Rae Jepsen on the viral TikTok smash 'The Loneliest Time'
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Common + John Legend: Rolling Stone's Musicians...
Common and John Legend discuss the emotional nature of collaboration and how their shared activism has connected them forever on the new episode of Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians, also running as a special series on the Rolling Stone Music Now feed
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RM + Pharrell Williams: Rolling Stone's Musicia...
Pharrell Williams sits down with RM of BTS to talk about the price of fame, the keys to creativity, and why it's important to take a break every so often in a new episode of Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians – also running as a special series here in the Rolling Stone Music Now feed
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Rick Rubin + Finneas: Rolling Stone's Musicians...
Rick Rubin and Finneas talk about how they work in the studio, their listening habits, and the frustrations and the joy involved in making great music on this episode of Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians, also running as a special series in the Rolling Stone Music Now feed,
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Cameron Crowe on 'Almost Famous: The Musical' a...
Cameron Crowe tells all about making the new musical, the real-life rock stories behind it, and much more. Plus, Broadway veteran Tom Kitt digs into the making of the music.
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Roger Daltrey + Yungblud: Rolling Stone's Music...
Roger Daltrey and Yungblud join forces to talk fashion, optimal recording hours, and managing your image in a world gone mad – all In today's episode of Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians, also running as a special series on the Rolling Stone Music Now feed
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Karen O + Michelle Zauner (Japanese Breakfast):...
Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast come together to discuss their songwriting craft, growing up Korean-American, and the cathartic pleasures of smashing glass.
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Taylor Swift's 'Midnights': The Ultimate Breakdown
We dive very, very deep on every aspect of every track on 'Midnights,' including the seven bonus tracks