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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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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
202
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
203
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
204
Mariah Carey Book Club! Inside the Year's Best ...
We dig deep into Mariah Carey's revelatory, moving new book
41 min
205
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
206
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
207
'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
208
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
209
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
210
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
211
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
212
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
213
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
216
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
42 min
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Jimmy Buffett: The Rolling Stone Interview
The singer/songwriter talks about his entire career with host Brian Hiatt
41 min
218
The Birth of 'Hamilton'
With the 'Hamilton' film now streaming, we look back at the genesis of the show with musical director Alex Lacamoire
44 min
219
Alanis Morissette Looks Back, and Ahead
Morissette on her new album 'Such Pretty Forks in the Road,' the 'Jagged Little Pill' musical, and much, much more
39 min
220
A Conversation with John Legend
John Legend on his new album, why the Black Lives Matter protests have made him hopeful, and much more
36 min
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A Conversation with Killer Mike
Killer Mike on Run the Jewels' great new album, the nationwide Black Lives Matter protests, and much more
44 min
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Ice Cube on the Making of ‘F–k tha Police’ and ...
Ice Cube looks back at the N.W.A. classic that’s climbing the charts again and much, much more
51 min
223
A Conversation with Robbie Robertson
With new documentary 'Once Were Brothers' out now, Robertson looks back on the story of the Band
43 min
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Britney Spears' 'Oops!... I Did It Again' – A 2...
We look back at Spears' classic second album, with help from video director Nigel Dick
46 min
225
The Life and Music of Little Richard
We celebrate the barrier-smashing career of a rock n' roll founding father, with help from Little Steven
41 min