
Rolling Stone Music Now
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.
Latest episodes

Apr 6, 2024 • 43min
Modest Mouse's Isaac Brock Looks Back: 20 Years of 'Good News For People Who Love Bad News'!
Modest Mouse leader Isaac Brock looks back at the chaotic creation of his band's major-label breakthrough and much more in a candid and hilarious interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 28, 2024 • 40min
Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department': The Anticipation Episode
We speculate wildly about one of the most anticipated albums of the year, and ponder burning questions, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt for the discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 22, 2024 • 43min
Hear the Startling AI Creations of Suno, the ChatGPT for Music
Delving into the controversial AI music creation with Suno, including its abilities to generate entire songs with vocals. Discussing ethical implications, cultural appropriation, artist rights, and the evolution of AI models. Exploring the challenges of processing audio information, tokenization of data, and the impact of automation on music-related work opportunities.

Mar 12, 2024 • 44min
Ariana Grande's 'Eternal Sunshine': The Ultimate Breakdown
Ariana Grande has updated, matured, and maybe perfected her pop formula on Eternal Sunshine. We go deep into her first album in four years and look back at her whole career, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 4, 2024 • 58min
Four Beatles Biopics At Once?! Here's What We Expect for the Launch of the Beatles Cinematic Universe
With the news that Sam Mendes will direct one Beatles biopic for each member, all due in 2027, we make some predictions for the Beatles Cinematic Universe, discuss the overall music biopic boom, look back at the best Beatles movies of the past, and more, with Rob Sheffield (author of Dreaming the Beatles) joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 29, 2024 • 30min
Even More of the Best Music You Didn't Hear in 2023
Explore the diverse world of Spanish-language music in 2023, from indie-rock to reggaeton. Discover the fusion of Mexican music, punk, rock, and alternative bands in Latin America. Highlight a rising Dominican rapper making waves in the hip-hop scene. Delve into innovative music albums and talents, including goth pop, versatile pop, and futuristic reggaeton. Learn about a key figure in globalization of reggaeton and Latin pop.

Feb 16, 2024 • 54min
Bradley Nowell's Son is Sublime's New Singer. His Path Wasn't Easy
Bradley Nowell's son Jakob Nowell and original Sublime drummer Bud Gaugh tell host Brian Hiatt about bringing the band back for Coachella and beyond — and Nowell explains what it was like growing up in the shadow of his father, who died when he was just one year old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 2024 • 32min
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss on Their 2024 Tour, Retirement, 'Stairway to Heaven,' and More
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss discuss their collaboration, tour, harmonizing and singing with freedom, the evolution of rock and roll, joy of performing together, 'Stairway to Heaven' performance, hopes for future collaborations, and creating magic in the studio.

Feb 13, 2024 • 53min
Pt. 3 of the Best Music You Didn't Hear in 2023
Mankaprr Conteh and Andre Gee join host Brian Hiatt to discuss the best hip-hop, R&B, and Afropop of 2023. They delve into the evolution of hip-hop and showcase their favorite tracks. They discuss albums by Zaloopers, Hair, Mr. EZ, Adokunle Gold, and DeVito, highlighting their unique styles and influences. They also explore the challenges of balancing work and life responsibilities and introduce Dash Pass from DoorDash. They appreciate the unique qualities of different rap and R&B albums.

Feb 6, 2024 • 47min
Exclusive: The Making of the 2024 Grammys, with Exec Producer Ben Winston
From getting Joni Mitchell to perform to saving Mariah Carey from traffic in a golf cart, executive producer Ben Winston spills-behind-the-scenes secrets of this year's Grammy ceremony in an in-depth interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices