Rolling Stone Music Now

We celebrate the 30th anniversary of Nirvana's In Utero: Cello player Kera Schaley tells her story for the first time, and director Anton Corbijn reveals behind-the-scenes secrets of the "Heart-Shaped Box" video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Podcast discusses Olivia Rodrigo's new album Guts, her relationship with Taylor Swift, and her maturity and self-awareness. They analyze the themes and lyrics of her songs, explore societal expectations for women, and mention her influences. The influence of Tom Petty and the Strokes on Rodrigo's music is also discussed.

Singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett reflects on his life and music, from writing 'Margaritaville' to hanging with Bob Dylan. Key topics discussed include the influence of Key West, reflections on Laurel Canyon and recovering from substance abuse, the upcoming Bob Marley biopic, and the emotional impact of loss on their music.

Oliver Anthony's "Rich Men of Richmond" was initially boosted online by right-wing influencers — but it undeniably caught on with the wider public. How did the fastest-ever rise to number one happen? Joseph Hudak joins host Brian Hiatt to discuss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Travis Scott's Utopia is one of the year's most ambitious hip-hop albums — but many critics see Scott himself as a hollow presence within it. Andre Gee joins host Brian Hiatt to discuss the hits and misses on one of 2023's biggest releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The late legend Robbie Robertson looks back at his work with the Band, his time with Bob Dylan, and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest Joseph Hudak, a music journalist and expert in country music history, joins host Brian Hiatt to break down Jason Aldean's controversial song 'Try That in A Small Town' and explore the fascinating history of reactionary country songs. They discuss the use of small towns caricature in conservative country songs, the beginnings of right-leaning and conservative songs in country music, the influence of cultural events on country music, and analyze problematic messaging in country songs.

We look back at the life and music of the late Sinead O'Connor. Shirley Manson of Garbage joins host Brian Hiatt to talk about her music and influence, and longtime Rolling Stone writer David Wild looks back at his 1991 cover-story interview with O'Connor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We dig into the state of AI and music, with legendary DJ/producer David Guetta, Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid, and the team behind Neural DSP's virtual guitar amps. Plus, a look at Google's ChatGPT-like music-making tool, MusicLM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a special episode taped live in front of a studio audience at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, legendary producer Glyn Johns looks back at the real story of the Beatles' Let It Be sessions — and actual Beatle Ringo Starr weighs in as well. Rob Sheffield and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame VP of education Jason Hanley join host Brian Hiatt for the discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices