Questlove on the Mysteries of Sly Stone and Much More
16 March 2025 - 49 minsQuestlove, director of the excellent new documentary Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius), dissects the greatness of Sly Stone, while also going deep on D'Angelo, Michael Jackson, and his own life
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BONUS: Will Hoge and Dave Hause Live From Mile of Music
explicitWill Hoge and Dave Hause, two of roots music’s most incisive songwriters, join Nashville Now live onstage at the Mile of Music Festival in Appleton, Wisconsin, for one of our most charged conversations yet. Both artists toe the line between rock & roll and Americana and use their music to make pointed cultural and political statements. Onstage at Mile of Music, one of the U.S.’s must-attend boutique festivals, Hoge and Hause tell the stories behind songs like Hoge’s “Whose God Is This” and Hause’s “Tarnish” — and perform them live too. Nashville Now and host Joseph Hudak put listeners right in the room with two artists who aren’t afraid to speak truth to power. 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
1 hour 13 mins
13 August Finished
Role Model: The Rolling Stone Studio
explicitRole Model joins The Rolling Stone Studio for a wide-ranging conversation with senior writer Brian Hiatt, explaining how his girlfriend, Dakota Johnson, ended up on his new album; why he killed his viral "Sally" guest-star bit; and describing his nerve-wracking first day acting opposite Natalie Portman in Lena Dunham's 'Good Sex'. Along the way, he gets into the two-year post-breakup spiral behind 'Chuck Timely & The Hourglass,' his case for bringing back heartland rock, his lifelong grudge against Pitbull songs, whether he'll ever drop his stage name, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
30 mins
11 August Finished
J Balvin: The Rolling Stone Interview Live at the Cherry Lane Theater
explicitIn the latest installment of The Rolling Stone Interview, part of Rolling Stone’s ongoing residency at New York’s historic Cherry Lane Theatre, Colombian superstar J Balvin joins Deputy Music Editor Julyssa Lopez for a live conversation about his groundbreaking career. Balvin reflects on his early struggles and rise out of Medellín, collaborating with artists from Beyoncé to Bad Bunny, and the moments that helped reshape Latin music on a global scale. He also opens up about his evolution beyond music — as a businessman, fashion icon, and mentor to a new generation of artists — and what continues to drive him after a career spent breaking barriers and making history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
42 mins
10 August Finished
Braxton Keith is Leading Country’s New Twang Class
explicitThere’s a new class of twang overtaking country music and Braxton Keith is at the forefront. The Midland, Texas, native joins us in the Nashville Now cabin to talk about his new album Real Damn Deal and how he ended up onstage with Post Malone at this year’s Stagecoach. Keith also opens up about his viral moment: when he stopped a concert to admonish fans for throwing beer at the stage. With songs like “Cozy” and “I Own This Bar,” Braxton Keith is bringing old school vibes with a dash of humor back to country. Meet this rising new star on Rolling Stone’s 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
36 mins
5 August Finished
Bob Dylan, U2, Neil Young: Daniel Lanois Looks Back at His Life in Music
With his new album, Belladonna Nocturne, out now, legendary producer Daniel Lanois looks back at his entire career. He reflects on his work with Bob Dylan, U2, Neil Young, Peter Gabriel, D'Angelo, and more in an in-depth interview with host Brian Hiatt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour 16 mins
29 July Finished
Nashville's Indie Scene: Lombardy Throw the Best Party
explicitNashville’s indie-rock scene is having a moment and Lombardy are one of the bands at the forefront. In a special episode of Nashville Now, we introduce you to the group, one of the most inventive bands to come out of Music City over the last few years. We ask them about the burgeoning new scene, about writing songs with titles like “Jane Fonda” and “Motorbike,” and get their take on why Nashville will never only be a country town. 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
35 mins
29 July Finished