Rolling Stone Music Now

Sparks’ Ron and Russell Mael, along with Edgar Wright, director of the excellent new documentary ‘The Sparks Brothers,’ join host Brian Hiatt for a career-spanning discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wolfgang Van Halen joins host Brian Hiatt to talk about his early years and the making of his debut album as Mammoth WVH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the wake of Rolling Stone's BTS cover-story package, Seoul-based music journalist Youngdae Kim, author of the book 'BTS: The Review,' joins host Brian Hiatt to tell the story of how they became the world's biggest band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Angie Martoccio, a savvy music journalist, David Browne, an insightful rock critic, Andy Greene from Rolling Stone, and music historian Simon Vozick-Levinson as they celebrate Bob Dylan’s 80th birthday. They delve into the legacy of Dylan’s songwriting, the enduring power of covers like those by Guns N' Roses and Adele, and how his music inspires endless reinterpretation. Discover anecdotes and reflections on Dylan's emotional performances and his complex relationships with fellow musicians that shaped American music.

We look back at the making (and meaning) of a pop masterpiece, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt, who was in the studio with Gaga as she finished the album Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brittany Spanos, Rob Sheffield, and Andy Greene join host Brian Hiatt to talk about a diverse class, and we play Greene's interviews with new inductees LL Cool J, the Go Gos, and Carole King Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Genesis embarking on a huge reunion tour, Andy Greene joins host Brian Hiatt for a look at the band’s unique prog-to-pop journey – and a discussion of the prospects for other post-COVID reunions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join music journalist Brittany Spanos, cultural critic Rob Sheffield, and Rolling Stone's Andy Greene as they celebrate the theatrical genius of Jim Steinman. They dive into his iconic works like ‘Bat Out of Hell’ and ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ discussing his dramatic songwriting style and the emotional depth of his music. The trio explores Steinman's tumultuous partnership with Meat Loaf, unpacking their creative struggles and the lasting impact of their epic collaborations. Get ready for a wild ride through the rich legacy of rock!

Stipe looks back on R.E.M.'s career, discusses his solo music, and much more in an interview with Rob Sheffield. Plus: Sheffield and Brian Hiatt reflect on R.E.M.'s history and influence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look back at the complex life and brilliant music of the late rapper, with Jeff Ihaza and Simon Vozick-Levinson joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices