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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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Jan 2, 2018 • 42min
Bob Seger: The Rolling Stone Interview
Seger talks to Andy Greene about his recent health scare, his new album, his rock n' roll legacy and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 26, 2017 • 40min
What's Next for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora, the Moody Blues' Justin Hayward and more talk about their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction with Andy Greene, while Greene and host Brian Hiatt discuss the future of the institution Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 19, 2017 • 45min
Steely Dan's Donald Fagen: The Rolling Stone Interview
In his first major interview since Walter Becker's death, Fagen talks about their decades-long partnership, Becker's final years and much more with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 12, 2017 • 40min
The Best Songs of 2017
Exploring the hits and shoulda-been hits of 2017 with Rob Sheffield, Sarah Grant, Chris Weingarten, Jon Dolan and host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4, 2017 • 43min
The 50 Best Albums of 2017
Inside our list of the year's best albums, from hitmakers like Lorde and Kendrick to discoveries like Open Mike Eagle. Brittany Spanos and Jon Dolan break down the list – and the year's music trends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 2017 • 50min
Scott Weiland: The Lost Interview
An intense, never-before-heard 2007 conversation between the late singer and host Brian Hiatt about drugs, rock n’ roll and Weiland’s hopes for the future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 2017 • 37min
Taylor Swift's "Reputation": The Ultimate Breakdown
Rob Sheffield, an experienced music journalist, and Brittany Spanos, a keen pop culture writer, dive into Taylor Swift's 'Reputation' track-by-track. They discuss the album's evolution, highlighting its realistic love themes and vocal mastery. The duo explores bold lyrics that reflect Swift's personal relationships, examining how they resonate with fans. Notably, they analyze 'Don't Blame Me' for its empowerment message and sound influences. Overall, they celebrate Swift's growth as a songwriter and her mastery over lyrical and thematic depth.

Nov 14, 2017 • 47min
Bowie's Last Years – and Nile Rodgers on Making "Let's Dance"
As a new Bowie documentary looms, host Brian Hiatt and Andy Greene look at the star's insanely productive final years – an in-depth chat with Nile Rodgers on making 1983's "Let's Dance." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 6, 2017 • 43min
The Mystery of Dylan’s Gospel Years
Biographer Clinton Heylin, gospel singer Regina McCrary and drummer Jim Keltner join host Brian Hiatt and Andy Greene to weigh in on Bob Dylan’s most mysterious era, as he releases the box set Trouble No More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30, 2017 • 45min
The Untold Story of New Order and Joy Division
Former New Order bassist Peter Hook (author of the new book Substance: Inside New Order) breaks down how Joy Division turned into New Order, remembers Ian Curtis, and much, much more in a hilarious, deep, career-spanning interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices