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Rolling Stone Music Now

by Rolling Stone

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.

Chart trend

Position in the Music Commentary chart (US), last 90 days.

#21
all-time peak
68
days in the top 50 since Nov 2025

Latest episodes

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Bob Dylan, U2, Neil Young: Daniel Lanois Looks Back at His Life in Music

With his new album, Belladonna Nocturne, out now, legendary producer Daniel Lanois looks back at his entire career. He reflects on his work with Bob Dylan, U2, Neil Young

Jul 26
1 h 16 min

Weezer on Their New Album, Viral Success of 'Go Away' and Much More

Rivers Cuomo and Patrick Wilson of Weezer join host Brian Hiatt for an-depth conversation on Aug. 21's The Gold Album and much more — from the newfound success of "Go Awa

Jun 27
42 min

The Rise of Geese — and the Return of Real Rock Bands

For the first time in years, there's a young rock band people just can't stop talking about. We discuss the rise of the Brooklyn quartet, their whole catalog so far, and

Mar 6
47 min

Les Claypool and Sean Lennon Tell All

Primus' Les Claypool and Sean Lennon go deep on The Great Parrot-Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy, the just-announced new album from their supergroup, The Lennon Claypool

Feb 25
54 min

How Harry Styles Created a New Kind of Pop Star

Rob Sheffield and host Brian Hiatt break down Harry Styles' long-awaited new single "Aperture," trace the career arc that made him pop's most unpredictable star, and look

Feb 22
57 min

Wait, Why Was Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Performance So Controversial?

We discuss Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance, look back at his career path, and try to figure out how such a nice guy sparked so much controversy with an uplifting halft

Feb 10
39 min

Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of the 2026 Grammys with Exec Producer Ben Winston

We go deep into the making of the show's superstar performances, chaotic moments, and more, with Grammys executive producer Ben Winston joining Rolling Stone Music Now ho

Feb 2
1 h 05 min

Bruce Springsteen's 'Streets of Minneapolis' — and the Long History of Instant Protest Songs

We look at Bruce Springsteen's rapid response to deaths at the hands of federal agents in Minnesota — and the long history of other fast-turnaround protest songs, from Wo

Feb 1
54 min

The Life and Music of the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir

We look back at the late Bob Weir's journey, from the formation of the Grateful Dead to his years with Dead and Company. Gov't Mule's Warren Haynes joins host Brian Hiatt

Jan 25
1 h 16 min

The 2026 Tours We Can't Wait For —  and the Worst Concert Behaviors

From Rush to Ariana Grande, we look at the year's most-anticipated concerts, and also look at bad concert behavior, with Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more a

Jan 13
47 min

Yungblud on his 2025 Breakthrough

Yungblud looks back at the journey to his Grammy-nominated album fourth album, Idols, in an interview with host Brian Hiatt. He also discusses his EP with Aerosmith, faci

Jan 5
51 min

The D'Angelo Tapes: The Late Legend On 'Voodoo,' 'Black Messiah,' and Much More

In 2015, not long after the release of Black Messiah, D'Angelo sat down with Rolling Stone Music Now host Brian Hiatt for lengthy interviews about his whole career. In th

Dec 22 2025
56 min

Kesha on Her Debut, 15 Years Later: "What A Fearless Bad Bitch!"

It's the 15th anniversary of Kesha's Animal and Cannibal, which brought the world "Tik Tok," among many other hits. With a new deluxe edition of those albums on its way,

Dec 3 2025
51 min

Blues Traveler's John Popper on 30 Years of 'Run-Around'  — and Almost Dying in 2025

30 years after Blues Traveler broke through with "Run-Around" and "Hook," John Popper looks back, and also reveals the story of how he almost died — multiple times — this

Dec 2 2025
1 h 10 min

Simon Cowell Looks Back

Simon Cowell looks back at the triumphs and tragedies of his whole career, from American Idol to X-Factor, in a deep and honest interview with host Brian Hiatt. Cowell al

Dec 1 2025
54 min

R.E.M. x Hootie x Black Crowes: Meet Howl Owl Howl, Rock's Newest Supergroup

Hootie and the Blowfish's Darius Rucker, R.E.M.'s Mike Mills and the Black Crowes' Steve Gorman have joined forces in a new supergroup, Howl Owl Howl. They sit down with

Nov 16 2025
1 h 00 min

Wolfgang Van Halen Tells All: Anxiety Attacks, Weight Loss, Feuds, and A Great New Album

Wolfgang Van Halen talks about The End, the new album from his one-man-band, Mammoth; (reluctantly) discusses his feud with David Lee Roth; confirms that his uncle was pl

Nov 4 2025
56 min

The Making of 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere'

We go deep inside the making of the new movie Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, with host Brian Hiatt interviewing writer/director Scott Cooper and actor Stephen Grah

Oct 26 2025
1 h 01 min

Introducing - Fela Kuti: Fear No Man

Sharing an episode of the new podcast Fela Kuti: Fear No Man. When the world is on fire, what can music actually…do? Host Jad Abumrad recounts the true tale of one of the

Oct 24 2025
58 min

Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt: Super-Producer Don Was on His Life in Music

Don Was talks about Groove in the Face of Adversity, his new album with the Pan-Detroit Ensemble — and takes a wide-ranging look at his incredible career in an interview

Oct 14 2025
1 h 24 min

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