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Rolling Stone Music Now

Rolling Stone
Bad Bunny
Rock and Roll
Puerto Rico
Sabrina Carpenter
Sly Stone
Brian Wilson
Taylor Swift
Oasis
Bruce Springsteen
Rock Music
Spinal Tap
Latin Music
Grammy Awards
Pop Music
Funk Music
American Tour
Super Bowl
Lady Gaga
Beach Boys
Liam Gallagher

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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Rivers Cuomo and Patrick Wilson of Weezer join host Brian Hiatt for an-depth conversation on Aug. 21's The Gold Album and much more — from the newfound success of "Go Away" (featuring Bethany Cosentino) to their plans (or lack thereof) for Pinkerton'... more

For the first time in years, there's a young rock band people just can't stop talking about. We discuss the rise of the Brooklyn quartet, their whole catalog so far, and much more, with Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt for the discussion.

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Primus' Les Claypool and Sean Lennon go deep on The Great Parrot-Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy, the just-announced new album from their supergroup, The Lennon Claypool Delirium. They also talk about Rush, how they recruited Willow for the album, ... more

Rob Sheffield and host Brian Hiatt break down Harry Styles' long-awaited new single "Aperture," trace the career arc that made him pop's most unpredictable star, and look ahead to Kiss All the Time. Disco Occasionally.

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Rivers Cuomo
Lead vocalist/guitarist of Weezer
Weezer
Episode: Weezer on Their New Album, Viral Success of 'Go Away' and Much More
Patrick Wilson
Drummer of Weezer
Weezer
Episode: Weezer on Their New Album, Viral Success of 'Go Away' and Much More
Les Claypool
Lead musician of Primus and co-creator with Sean Lennon of the Claypool Lennon Delirium
Claypool Lennon Delirium
Episode: Les Claypool and Sean Lennon Tell All
Sean Lennon
Musician and co-creator with Les Claypool of the Claypool Lennon Delirium
Claypool Lennon Delirium
Episode: Les Claypool and Sean Lennon Tell All
Rob Sheffield
Music journalist and Rolling Stone writer
Rolling Stone
Episode: How Harry Styles Created a New Kind of Pop Star
Angie Martoccio
Rolling Stone journalist who conducted Bob Weir's final interview
Rolling Stone
Episode: The Life and Music of the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir
Warren Haynes
Guitarist of Government Mule who frequently collaborated with Bob Weir after Jerry Garcia's death
Government Mule
Episode: The Life and Music of the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir
Fela Ransom Kuti
A celebrated Nigerian musician and the father of Afrobeat, known for his political activism through music.
Episode: Introducing - Fela Kuti: Fear No Man
Sandra Isidore
Singer and composer, often referred to as the Queen of Afrobeat, whose relationship with Fela Kuti influenced his music.
Episode: Introducing - Fela Kuti: Fear No Man

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Brian Hiatt
Host of Rolling Stone Music Now

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Missy Elliott on "Get Ur Freak On" — Rolling Stone's Best Song of the 21st Century So Far
Q: Do you remember any alternate ideas you might have had for a song over that beat, or alternate hooks, or alternate lyrics?
Missy emphasizes that she had nothing else to go over that record; it was the perfect match for her vision.
Missy Elliott on "Get Ur Freak On" — Rolling Stone's Best Song of the 21st Century So Far
Q: Can you take us through what you remember of the making of Get Ur Freak On, including how it got started?
Missy Elliott describes the creative process where Timbaland was initially tired but inadvertently created the beat that inspired her to write 'Get Ur Freak On'.
My Morning Jacket's 'Z': Jim James Looks Back on the Classic Album's 20th Anniversary
Q: What would you tell 2005 Jim if you could?
I would tell him that things can get better and to proactively find the right therapist for him.
My Morning Jacket's 'Z': Jim James Looks Back on the Classic Album's 20th Anniversary
Q: What do you remember about writing 'Gideon'?
James was hoping he could heal the world with his music while grappling with feelings about the state of the world and his experiences with organized religion.
Christopher Guest on Spinal Tap's Origins and the Birth of Nigel Tufnel
Q: Was there a point even during the making of Spinal Tap where you realized this is something I'd like to return to again and again?
No, after Spinal Tap, I directed other films and felt comfortable exploring different creative paths.

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This show delivers in-depth conversations at the intersection of music journalism, artist storytelling, and cultural context. Across episodes, listeners get expansive analyses of major artists, industry trends, and live-event dynamics, often anchored by candid guest insights from established musicians, journalists, and industry veterans. Expect thoughtful breakdowns of creative processes, production decisions, and the cultural significance of releases, tours, and awards, with a knack for connecting past influences to current soundscapes. A standout trait is the range of high-profile musicians and insider perspectives, which can yield both tactical career learnings for creators and broad entertainment for music fans.

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2. Patrick Wilson
3. Les Claypool
4. Sean Lennon
5. Rob Sheffield
6. Angie Martoccio
7. Warren Haynes
8. Fela Ransom Kuti

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