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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 Rolling Stone 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 on the way, as well as special drops like Voices of the Year , Rolling Stone All Access brings you the moments that matter — straight from the source.

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Britney's "...Baby One More Time" At 20! 11.09.2018 43:20

Rob Sheffield, Brittany Spanos and host Brian Hiatt go deep on how a teenage Britney Spears changed the face of pop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ice Cube on the Secret History of N.W.A. 28.08.2018 41:40

In a revealing 2015 interview with host Brian Hiatt, Ice Cube dug into the earliest days of N.W.A. – and gangsta rap itself – while also explaining exactly why he left the group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Life and Music of Aretha Franklin (Plus, Aretha on Her Favorite Songs) 20.08.2018 40:47

Biographer David Ritz joins host Brian Hiatt, David Browne and Patrick Doyle to talk about the formative influences behind Franklin's music, and we play Doyle's emotional 2014 interview with her, where Franklin goes through decades of her favorite music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Best Songs of the 21st Century (Pt. 1, feat. Patrick Carney and Amerie) 14.08.2018 39:58

The Black Keys’ Patrick Carney and Amerie join host Brian Hiatt (along with Brittany Spanos and Simon Vozick-Levinson) to talk about “Tighten Up” and “1 Thing” – their entries on Rolling Stone’s list of the 21st century’s best songs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roger Daltrey on the Legend of the Who 06.08.2018 46:05

The Who's frontman talks with Andy Greene – plus, Andy joins host Brian Hiatt to discuss the band's legacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

50 Years of the MC5's Rock Revolution: Wayne Kramer Looks Back 30.07.2018 38:50

Soon after the MC5 changed rock forever, guitarist Wayne Kramer was in prison. Kramer, author of a new autobiography, joins host Brian Hiatt to look back on one of rock's wildest lives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Interpol frontman Paul Banks: The Rolling Stone Interview 24.07.2018 45:26

As Interpol prepare to release their strong new album, Marauder, frontman Paul Banks joins host Brian Hiatt for a look back on their entire career Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is 2018’s Song of the Summer? 17.07.2018 41:49

From Drake to Kacey Musgraves, we evaluate the candidates for the defining song of summer 2018. Rolling Stone’s Sarah Grant, Brendan Klinkenberg and Simon-Vozick-Levinson join host Brian Hiatt to discuss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Life and Music of Paul Simon 02.07.2018 47:02

From battles with Art Garfunkel to the Graceland controversies, Paul Simon's biographer, Robert Hilburn, takes host Brian Hiatt inside the surprisingly dramatic artistic journey of a great American singer/songwriter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inside 2018's Best Albums, So Far 26.06.2018 43:20

Take a guided tour of Rolling Stone's list of the 50 best albums of 2018, so far, with staffers Sarah Grant, Simon Vozick-Levinson and Chris Weingarten, plus host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bowie, "2001" and The Secret History of Sci-Fi Rock 19.06.2018 47:45

Author Jason Heller breaks down his the new book "Strange Stars," which traces the weird, fascinating synergy between classic rock and science fiction, with host Brian Hiat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drake vs. Pusha-T and The Greatest Hip-Hop Beefs of All Time 12.06.2018 47:25

Brendan Klinkenberg, Simon Vozick-Levinson, Chris Weingarten and host Brian Hiatt break down the Drake vs. Pusha-T battle , and trace the rich history of rap beefs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Camilla Cabello Conquered Pop 04.06.2018 40:46

Brittany Spanos, Joe Levy and Alex Morris – who wrote Rolling Stone's new Camilla Cabello cover story – join host Brian Hiatt to go deep on the pop star's rise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Secrets of Def Leppard's Hits 30.05.2018 45:05

As Def Leppard hit the road with Journey, frontman Joe Elliott breaks down the making of their greatest hits, their unlikely hip-hop influences, working with a young Taylor Swift and much more with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Confessions of A Frontman: Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody on His Hard-Fought Return 22.05.2018 47:36

Why did it take seven years between Snow Patrol albums? Frontman Gary Lightbody tells host Brian Hiatt about overcoming depression and a drinking problem to make some of his best music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Questlove's Secrets of Musical Creation 14.05.2018 40:25

The Roots' Questlove, author of the new book Creative Quest, breaks down a dazzling list of musical influences, from Michael Jackson to Meg White, in a wide-ranging interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Long Life and Slow Death of "Classic Rock" 08.05.2018 41:19

What exactly is "classic rock"? And are we in its last days? Steven Hyden, author of "Twilight of the Gods: A Journey to the End of Classic Rock," weighs in on the legends of the Doors, Led Zeppelin and more with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Conversation with Fleetwood Mac 01.05.2018 46:29

Where did Lindsey Buckingham go? As they prep for a new tour, the members of Fleetwood Mac (including new additions Mike Campbell and Neil Finn) explain it all to Andy Greene Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beyoncé at Coachella: The Ultimate Play-by-Play 23.04.2018 42:34

Suzy Exposito, Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt to analyze the highlights of Beychella Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Kiss: Desmond Child Tells the Stories Behind the Hits 17.04.2018 42:02

As Bon Jovi enters the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, legendary songwriter Desmond Child tells host Brian Hiatt about co-writing their hits – plus tales of Aerosmith, Kiss, Ricky Martin and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Genius of Nina Simone, Remembered by Her Brother 09.04.2018 42:56

As the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame prepares to induct Nina Simone, her brother Sam Waymon joins host Brian Hiatt and David Browne to share intimate memories of his genius sister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Death of Downloads and CDs; Artist to Watch: Soccer Mommy 03.04.2018 37:59

Steve Knopper joins host Brian Hiatt to trace streaming's conquest of music sales back to Napster; Sophie Allison of Soccer Mommy explains the influences behind her great new album Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spinal Tap's Derek Smalls: The Rolling Stone Q+A 26.03.2018 44:23

The bassist for England's loudest band sits down with host Brian Hiatt to discuss exploding drummers, his new solo LP, Spinal Tap's break-up, Brexit, Satan's toupee, erectile dysfunction and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Mack's Life and Career – and Jack White's new LP 20.03.2018 42:27

We go deep on the life of Bad Boy Records legend Craig Mack – as well as Jack White's new album and Rolling Stone cover story. Host Brian Hiatt, who wrote the White story, is joined by Christian Hoard, Chris Weingarten and Jon Dolan to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Making of Van Morrison's Astral Weeks – and 1968's Secret History 13.03.2018 40:15

Author Ryan H. Walsh discusses his new book, Astral Weeks: A Secret History of 1968, with host Brian Hiatt – and musician John Payne shares stories from the making of the LP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices