Southern Rock Meets Metal: Blackberry Smoke and Jason Newsted

The War and Treaty are done doing it Nashville’s way. In a bold new interview with Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, the husband-and-wife duo of Michael and Tanya Trotter open up about playing the mainstream country game — and why they would advise other artists against it. They also talk about the Adult Contemporary vibes of their new album The Story of Michael and Tanya, what it felt like to be snubbed at this year’s ACM Awards, and why Michael’s military service stands out in a community where patriotism is a buzz word. It’s an important, unvarnished conversation about today’s country music, only on Nashville Now.   Country is Here… Nashville is Now.   Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Low Cut Connie’s Adam Weiner is making protest music that unites not divides America. On a special Fourth of July weekend episode of Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, Weiner talks about what went into his band’s new album, Livin’ in the USA. It’s an empowering conversation about censorship, standing up for what’s right, and good ol’ American roots music, with Weiner calling out that great U.S. hero: Mr. Rogers. Happy Independence Day, all.   Country is Here… Nashville is Now.   Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Singer-songwriter Michaela Anne just may be the quintessential indie artist, one for whom the hustle never stops. She’s a working mom, a podcast host with her husband and bandmate, and the one in charge of keeping her music coming. Michaela Anne, who crowd-funded her new album These Are the Days, talks about the struggle to balance it all in an especially candid episode of Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, which dives deep into what it takes to stay on the road as a touring artist. Some days are harder than others, like a merch debacle that left her in tears, while others provide big wins: Michaela Anne will perform at Rolling Stone’s Stateside Festival this July Fourth. It’s an unvarnished look at the life of a musician, only on Nashville Now.   Country is Here… Nashville is Now. Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Earlier this month, Sara Bareilles kicked off Rolling Stone’s residency at New York’s Cherry Lane Theatre for her very first Rolling Stone Interview. She participated in an onstage version of our classic conversation series with Senior Writer Angie Martoccio, followed by a stripped-down performance alongside guitarist Butterfly Boucher and keyboardist Misty Boyce.On Aug. 28, Bareilles will release Good Grief, her first new album in seven years. It’s a reflection on loss and the power of healing, paired with an accompanying documentary and tour. She detailed these upcoming projects and reflected on her career, from her 2007 breakout hit “Love Song” to her success on Broadway.Sara Bareilles on the personal losses that inspired ‘Good Grief’: “I realized that grief must be witnessed. You must share it. It doesn’t heal on its own… Grief is a miracle. It’s just love.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rivers Cuomo and Patrick Wilson of Weezer join 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's 30th anniversary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices