The Hidden History of Nineties Lollapalooza

30 March 2025 - 55 mins
Podcast Series Rolling Stone All Access

A new book, Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival, is full of fascinating unearthed stories about the most important festival of the 1990s. Authors Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour join host Brian Hiatt to break down some of the book's best moments: Eddie Vedder joining the freak show, Sinead O'Connor freaking out Courtney Love, Nine Inch Nails' equipment literally melting down onstage, and much more

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55 mins

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Troye Sivan | The Rolling Stone Studio Playing

Troye Sivan | The Rolling Stone Studio

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Troye Sivan joins our very own Leah Luser in The Rolling Stone Studio at our New York office to talk about his brilliant new album 'She's the Best,' out next month, his fandom of Nicole Kidman and getting to work with her on the visuals for the album's title track, plus the influences behind the new project. He also chats about some of his favorite peers and collaborators, including why Addison Rae's debut is one of the best pop albums in 15 years, what it was like working with The 1975's George Daniel for 'She's the Best,' and having a front row seat to the ascension of close friend Charli XCX's during 'Brat' summer and The Sweat Tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

31 mins

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What Were Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn Really Like? | Nashville Now Playing

What Were Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn Really Like? | Nashville Now

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Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn were country music royalty who shaped the genre both through their solo careers and when they teamed up for songs like “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” and “After the Fire Is Gone.” But what were Conway and Loretta really like? Michael “Tre” Twitty Jenkins, the grandson of Conway, and Tayla Lynn Finger, the granddaughter of Loretta, join us in the Nashville Now cabin to offer a glimpse into the personal lives of two Country Music Hall of Famers. Tre and Tayla, who perform as Twitty & Lynn, also talk about balancing their own music with that of Conway and Loretta, share memories of Conway’s status as a sex symbol, and reveal what Loretta liked to do on nights off. It’s a visit with living history, 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

51 mins

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Bill Burr | The Rolling Stone Interview Playing

Bill Burr | The Rolling Stone Interview

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On a new episode of The Rolling Stone Interview, senior editor and film critic David Fear talks to The Social Reckoning actor Bill Burr. A record-breaking stand-up comic from Boston who initially made his reputation as “the undisputed heavyweight champion of rage-fueled humor” and a pioneering podcaster, Burr had an epiphany on the set of Aaron Sorkin’s new Facebook film and ended up completely changing his life, his work, and his comedy. “I don’t want to be known as the angry guy anymore,” he told Rolling Stone during an extensive, candid conversation. “I want to be the guy that lets people meet in the middle.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

54 mins

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Lizzy McAlpine | The Rolling Stone Studio Playing

Lizzy McAlpine | The Rolling Stone Studio

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Lizzy McAlpine joins Senior Writer Angie Martoccio in the Rolling Stone Studio at our New York office to break down her new album ‘Angel,’ meeting her hero Joni Mitchell, and making peace with her “Ceilings” days and early TikTok fame. She goes deep on her new songs, from collaborating with Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold to crediting Nick Drake on “A Car Wash and a New Pair of Pants,” and discusses how her Broadway debut (in the 2025 production of 'Floyd Collins'), helped the album come to fruition. Watch the interview and dive into the making of ‘Angel.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 mins

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Aaron Raitiere Will Change Your Definition of a ‘Country Song’ | Nashville Now Playing

Aaron Raitiere Will Change Your Definition of a ‘Country Song’ | Nashville Now

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Aaron Raitiere has been compared to legends from John Prine to Shel Silverstein for his eccentric, anything-goes approach to songwriting. But the Kentucky native also knows his way around writing a hit: Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, and Lady Gaga have all covered his songs. In this rambunctious, irreverent conversation in the Nashville Now cabin, Raitiere lets us into his songwriting process and also shares some behind-the-scenes tales of his friendship with the late Bob Weir and the lost project they were working on before the Grateful Dead icon’s death.   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

51 mins

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Remembering Dolly Parton | Nashville Now Playing

Remembering Dolly Parton | Nashville Now

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Dolly Parton’s death on Aug. 25 at age 80 after a quiet battle with cancer resonated around the globe. But it was especially acute in Nashville, where she lived, launched her career, and died. In a special tribute episode of Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, host Joseph Hudak and Rolling Stone Senior Writer Marissa R. Moss talk about the vibe of the city, what we’ve felt, and what’s to come. We also explain what Dolly’s final public appearance says about her life, share our favorite Dolly moments, and offer our thoughts on who in country music best embodies the Dolly spirit. It’s a remembrance of a woman, an artist, and an icon whose impact will be felt for generations, 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

37 mins

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