Rolling Stone Music Now

Raphael Saadiq, a legendary artist, producer, and songwriter, shares his experiences in the music industry. He discusses the finality of Tony! Toni! Toné!'s recent tour and the philosophy behind his latest project, 'Cowboy Carter.' Saadiq emphasizes the joy of collaboration over fame and recounts how live performances shape song creation. He reflects on the emotional journey with his band and the influence of iconic figures like D'Angelo and Kendrick Lamar on contemporary sound. Join him for an engaging look at artistic evolution and musical passion!

With Oasis set to reunite for a huge tour, we discuss how it may have happened and what it all means, and hear clips from our previous interviews with Liam and Noel Gallagher. Andy Greene joins host Brian Hiatt for the discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guitar legend Steve Howe, renowned for his work with Yes, shares fascinating insights about the making of 'Fragile' and the birth of progressive rock. He discusses the significance of clean tones in his unique guitar playing and the creative journeys within Yes. The dynamics of collaborative songwriting are explored, especially in creating the iconic track 'Roundabout.' Howe also reflects on audio innovation in music mixing and shares details about his solo project 'Guitar Scape,' showcasing his enduring creativity.

Joining host Brian Hiatt, Mankaprr Conteh, a knowledgeable commentator on R&B, hip-hop, and Afrobeats, dives into the best music of 2024. They celebrate standout albums from Beyoncé to Tems, emphasizing emotional storytelling and artistic evolution. The conversation explores genre-blurring innovations and the significance of emerging artists. Conteh highlights Tems' debut and discusses the cultural nuances shaping modern music, while touching on introspective themes and the power of collaboration. Tune in for a vibrant musical landscape!

How did Prince go from getting booed as a Rolling Stones opening act to conquering the world? And how did Michael Jackson's Thriller help inspire Purple Rain? We trace Prince's path with help from the Revolution's Bobby Z, in conversation with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Director James Mangold takes us deep inside his upcoming Bob Dylan movie, joining host Brian Hiatt for his first in-depth interview on the film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look at Katy Perry's unbelievably awful "Woman's World," and look back at other disastrous would-be comebacks, from Guns N' Roses to Robin Thicke, with host Brian Hiatt joined by Brittany Spanos and Andy Greene. PLUS: Author Steven Hyden on his new book, There Was Nothing You Could Do: Bruce Springsteen’s “Born In The U.S.A.” and the End of the Heartland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a fantastic summer for pop, we look at the rise of Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Shaboozey — and the triumphant returns of Charli XCX and Tinashe, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt for the discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a new documentary, 'Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple,' out now, Van Zandt looks back at his wild life, from fighting apartheid with "Sun City" to his work with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and much more, joined by documentary director Bill Teck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Darius Rucker looks back at Hootie and the Blowfish's hard-partying early days (they once bulk-purchased $32,000 worth of ecstasy!), the making of his greatest hits, and much, much more in our career-spanning new interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices