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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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Dec 25, 2023 • 51min
Geddy Lee Tells All: 'My Effin' Life' — and Rush's Possible Future
Geddy Lee reflects on his life and career with Rush, discussing early influences, experimentation with drugs and synthesizers, and his efforts to get Alex Lifeson back on the road with some encouragement from Paul McCartney.

Dec 25, 2023 • 43min
How 'The O.C.' (Almost) Saved Rock
The beloved Fox teen drama The O.C. had some of best music in the history of television. For its 20th anniversary, we look back with creator Josh Schwartz and music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas joining host Brian Hiatt — just in time for Chrismukkah, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 29, 2023 • 58min
The '90s Episode: Trying to Make Sense of a Magical Decade for Music
So much great music came to life in the '90s that the decade is impossible to encapsulate — but we try in this episode, with Rob Harvilla, author of the new book 60 Songs That Explain the '90s, joining host Brian Hiatt for a wide-ranging discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 13, 2023 • 57min
New Beatles, New Stones... Wait, What Year Is it?
Music journalist Angie Martoccio and Rolling Stone magazine editor Andy Greene join host Brian Hiatt to discuss the recent releases by The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. They explore topics such as the excitement of new album releases, remixing old recordings, CGI in music videos, the surprise release of a new album, and the ongoing popularity comparison between The Rolling Stones and The Beatles.

Nov 10, 2023 • 46min
Secrets of 'Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)'
For the 30th anniversary of one of the greatest albums ever made, we look back at Wu-Tang Clan's debut, with Andre Gee joining host Brian Hiatt for a discussion — along with Gee's interview with Raekwon on making the album and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30, 2023 • 59min
Britney Spears Book Club! Inside Her Powerful New Memoir
Britney Spears' 'The Woman In Me' is one of the most wrenching music memoirs ever. We take a deep look at its revelations, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 22, 2023 • 1h 5min
'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' Movie: the Ultimate Breakdown
We go deep on the Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour movie, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 16, 2023 • 39min
Drake: Under Fire, Still on Top
We break down Drake's chart-topping 'For All the Dogs,' as well as the criticism he's facing on multiple fronts, with Mankaprr Conteh joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 7, 2023 • 40min
The Future of Rap-Rock: Teezo Touchdown
Teezo Touchdown, featured on albums from Drake, Travis Scott and Lil Yachty, talks about his rap-rock fusion on his debut album. They discuss his influences from Prince to Bruce Springsteen and the process of creating the album. Teezo prefers jamming in the studio and taking a long-term approach to his career. They also reflect on their growth as artists and express excitement about future projects and collaborations.

Sep 25, 2023 • 1h 27min
"Kurt Was Jealous of Dave": 'In Utero' Revelations, 30 Years Later
Michael Azerrad, Danny Goldberg, and Jim Merlis discuss the revelations and memories surrounding Nirvana and their album 'In Utero', including the challenges faced by the author while writing the book on the band, Kurt Cobain's artistic growth, connections with Sinead O'Connor, and speculations on the band's future if Kurt had allowed Dave Grohl to contribute more songs.