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Step into Rolling Stone All Access, where the biggest voices in music and culture tell the stories you won’t hear anywhere else. From the must-hear reporting of Music Now to the pulse of country on Nashville Now and the unfiltered conversations of The Rolling Stone Interview, this feed pulls back the curtain on the artists and ideas driving the world forward. With new original series and special drops like Voices of the Year on the way, Rolling Stone All Access brings you the moments that matter — straight from the source.
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Feb 4, 2025 • 1h 5min
EXCLUSIVE: Inside the 2025 Grammys with Exec Producer Ben Winston
Ben Winston, executive producer of the Grammy Awards, goes deep on backstage secrets from this year's show with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 31, 2025 • 1h 5min
The Secret History of R.E.M.
We look back at the singular story of a great American band, with Peter Ames Carlin, author of the new book The Name of This Band Is R.E.M.: A Biography, joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 19, 2025 • 52min
Where Do Music Biopics Go After 'A Complete Unknown'?
Andy Greene, a music biopic contributor, joins the conversation about the recent success of 'A Complete Unknown' featuring Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan. The talk navigates the challenges of capturing iconic stories while appealing to new generations. Greene explores upcoming biopics like those about Bruce Springsteen and the Beatles, discussing the artistic choices filmmakers face. The significance of authenticity, commercial viability, and the potential for biopics on artists like Fleetwood Mac and Prince are also examined, highlighting the mythologization of music legends.
Jan 13, 2025 • 44min
How De La Soul Changed the World
Marcus J. Moore, author of "High and Rising," shares insights into the influential journey of Long Island hip-hop legends De La Soul. He discusses their groundbreaking debut album, the misunderstandings they faced, and the emotional complexities within the music industry. The conversation shifts to their unique formation and innovative sound, the evolution of their artistry, and the impact of their work on perceptions of race in hip-hop. Moore emphasizes De La Soul's legacy of promoting diversity and creativity in a challenging commercial landscape.
Dec 31, 2024 • 57min
The Making of "A Long December"
Counting Crows' Adam Duritz looks back at the making of "A Long December" and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 20, 2024 • 50min
My Life in Radiohead: Bassist Colin Greenwood on His New Book, the Band's Future and Much More
Radiohead bassist Colin Greenwood — whose excellent photo book, How to Disappear: A Photographic Portrait of Radiohead, is out now — looks back at his time in Radiohead, ponders the band's future and much more in our new interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 9, 2024 • 39min
Sabrina Carpenter Collaborator Amy Allen on the Art of Pop Songwriting
Amy Allen, who co-wrote every track of Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet — and has a strong album of her own — breaks down the art of modern pop songwriting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 27, 2024 • 50min
Chappell Roan and Olivia Rodrigo's Super-Producer, Daniel Nigro, Tells All
Daniel Nigro, who just scored a Producer of the Year Grammy nomination, shares studio secrets behind Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan's biggest hits, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 15, 2024 • 59min
How Taylor Swift Transformed Pop
Join music writer Rob Sheffield, author of 'Heartbreak Is the National Anthem,' and Rolling Stone contributor Brittany Spanos as they dive into Taylor Swift's monumental influence on pop. They explore her journey from teenage songwriter to cultural icon, discussing how her guitar symbolizes empowerment. The duo also highlights Swift's unique approach to songwriting, the impactful release strategies behind her albums, and her ability to redefine female representation in the music industry, drawing parallels to legends like Bob Dylan.
Nov 3, 2024 • 46min
How Greenwich Village (and Bob Dylan) Created the Sixties
Even before the Beatles hit the U.S., the 1960s really got started when Bob Dylan hit the pop charts in 1963 — via Peter, Paul, and Mary's cover of "Blowin' in the Wind." David Browne, author of the new book Talkin’ Greenwich Village: The Heady Rise and Slow Fall of America’s Bohemian Music Capital, sits down with host Brian Hiatt to talk about the world-changing music that came out of that neighborhood, from Dylan to Nina Simone and beyond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
