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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Year in Review: Hip-Hop in 2020
From the loss of Pop Smoke to the reign of Megan Thee Stallion, we look back at the many stories of the last year in hip-hop
39 min
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The Best Albums of 2020
From Bad Bunny to the Weeknd, from Bob Dylan to Ariana Grande, we dig into last year’s best
42 min
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Diane Warren: My Life in Songs
The legendary songwriter tells stories behind songs spanning her entire career, from "Rhythm of the Night" to "I Don't Want to Miss A Thing"
41 min
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BEST OF RSMN: Justin Townes Earle: The Rolling ...
In 2019, a year before Earle's passing, the singer-songwriter sat down for an intimate interview with host Brian Hiatt
36 min
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Taylor Swift's 'Evermore': The Ultimate Breakdown
We examine Taylor Swift's latest surprise album, track by track
55 min
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The Best Songs of 2020
From the Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" to Lady Gaga's "Stupid Love," we look back at the year in songs
43 min
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Musicians on Musicians! Lil' Wayne/Lil' Baby; L...
From Rolling Stone's annual Musicians on Musicians package, these intimate conversations capture new sides of the artists
45 min
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Best of RSMN: Blondie’s Debbie Harry and Chris ...
Debbie Harry and Chris Stein discuss the origins of Blondie and more
32 min
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Smokey Robinson: The Rolling Stone Interview
Smokey Robinson, one of the greatest songwriters of all time, tells the stories behind his Motown classics and more in conversation with host Brian Hiatt
40 min
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From "YMCA" to "Fortunate Son," Inside The Trum...
We discuss cultural battles over music over the last four years, plus the best and worst protest songs, the future of music under Biden, and more
40 min
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Inside the Reinvention of the Music Business
From TikTok to Fortnite to live-streaming, we discuss how the music business is transforming itself
30 min
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The Making of Kendrick Lamar
Lamar biographer Marcus J. Moore takes us through the life and times of one of the 21st century's most important artists
44 min
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Mariah Carey Book Club! Inside the Year's Best ...
We dig deep into Mariah Carey's revelatory, moving new book
41 min
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Phoebe Bridgers: The Rolling Stone Interview
A deep, hilarious conversation with Bridgers about making 'Punisher,' one of the year's best albums, and much more
41 min
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The Life and Music of Eddie Van Halen
An in-depth tribute to the late guitar god, including audio of a previously unheard 2008 interview
44 min
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'Kid A' at 20: A Look Back at Radiohead's Maste...
We dig into the making (and meaning) of Radiohead's 'Kid A,' with author Steven Hyden joining host Brian Hiatt
39 min
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500 Greatest Albums of All Time - Inside the List
We break down what's new on Rolling Stone's rebooted list of the greatest albums ever
42 min
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The Life and Music of Toots Hibbert
Inside the story of the late reggae pioneer Toots Hibbert, with Rolling Stone Editor Jason Fine
44 min
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Melissa Etheridge: The Rolling Stone Interview
Etheridge looks back at her entire career, from writing her greatest hits to her time with Bruce Springsteen
42 min
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Katy Perry and the Future of Pop
Katy Perry talks with Brittany Spanos about her new album Smile, her hopes for the rest of her career and more
43 min
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Why Did The Beatles Really Break Up?
We preview Peter Jackson's Beatles movie and look back at the most heartbreaking band split ever
42 min
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From W.A.S.P. to "WAP" – The Weird History of M...
We discuss how the conservative freakout over Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's new song is just the latest in a long series of lyrical controversies
41 min
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From Rage to Audioslave to E Street, Tom Morell...
With his book 'Whatever It Takes' on its way, Morello looks back on his life and career and reflects on current events
42 min
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Taylor Swift's 'Folklore': The Ultimate Breakdown
Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos join host Brian Hiatt to go track-by-track through Swift's surprise release
46 min
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The Adventures of Bob Dylan in the 21st Century
From "Things Have Changed" on, we look at the best of Dylan's 21st-century songs
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