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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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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.

    WBEZ Making

    WBEZ Making

    This week, we’re sharing an episode of the podcast series Making from WBEZ. Before becoming a cultural lightning rod, Kanye West was a self-confident teenager, handing out mixtapes on the South and West sides of Chicago. In the first episode of this two-part podcast series, they track Kanye’s meteoric rise from uncredited producer to headlining star.
    Hear about his rise in this special episode. And if you enjoy it, you can hear about his fall in part two by finding Making from WBEZ.  
    Making tells the story of a different, iconic figure every episode. Subscribe and don’t miss an episode.
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    • 39 min
    The Life and Music of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock & Roll

    The Life and Music of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock & Roll

    With Tina Turner's death at the age of 83, we look back on her oft-difficult life, career triumphs, and world-shaking music. Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt for the discussion
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    • 40 min
    Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour: What to Expect

    Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour: What to Expect

    We dig deep on Beyoncé's spectacular Renaissance Tour, from the massive spectacle to the unexpected ballad choices, with Brittany Spanos and Daily Telegraph music critic Neil McCormick joining host Brian Hiatt
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    • 37 min
    MTV News Confidential: Kurt Loder, Tabitha Soren, and John Norris tell all

    MTV News Confidential: Kurt Loder, Tabitha Soren, and John Norris tell all

    We mark the end of MTV News' 36-year run by talking to three iconic anchors — Kurt Loder, Tabitha Soren, and John Norris — about covering Kurt Cobain's death and interviewing Tupac Shakur, as well behind-the-scenes drama, being the face of music news for a generation, and much more
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    • 1 hr 10 min
    Free Ed Sheeran! Songwriters Explain Why the 'Let's Get It On' Case Was a Near-Disaster

    Free Ed Sheeran! Songwriters Explain Why the 'Let's Get It On' Case Was a Near-Disaster

    A panel of hit-makers explains how a verdict against Ed Sheeran could've ruined songwriting forever, with Jenna Andrews (who co-wrote BTS' "Butter"), Jamie Hartman (Backstreet Boys, Lewis Capaldi), and JHart (Justin Bieber, Usher) joining host Brian Hiatt.
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    • 42 min
    AI and the Weird Future of Music

    AI and the Weird Future of Music

    Is artificial intelligence about to change music forever? We look at what's already happening — and what's coming next. Grimes, for one, is allowing anyone to use AI models of her voice, and splitting royalties 50/50; her manager, Daouda Leonard, joins host Brian Hiatt to talk about their plans and the broader risks and possibilities of AI in music.
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    • 35 min

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