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Rolling Stone Music Now

Brian Hiatt

Booking Overview

This is an interview-driven music journalism show focused on major stories, releases, music history, and breaking news, with recurring interviews featuring prominent recording artists, producers, and other established music figures. Strong candidates include high-profile musicians, producers, and music-industry experts with major credits, notable new projects, or unique archival insight; booking difficulty is high because the show regularly features nationally recognized talent.

Metrics

Episodes: 505

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.2M subscribers

Instagram: 9.0M followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

letters@rollingstone.com

tips@rollingstone.com

pmc@wrightsmedia.com

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Host

Brian Hiatt - Rolling Stone senior writer and music journalist covering major artists, albums, and the broader history of popular music.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established recording artists, band members, record producers, and music-industry figures with significant credits, influential catalogs, major career milestones, or a newsworthy release, book, or archival project.
Required Achievements:  
Major recording career or influential music catalog, Production credits with prominent artists, Notable new album, book, box set, or other project, Documented involvement in important bands, recordings, or music movements

Recent Guest Discussions

Elvis Costello - His 1977 Debut Album, My Aim Is True; Songwriting Inspirations; Early Recordings; And A New Anniversary Box Set.

Jeff Ament - Pearl Jam's Early Years; Photography From The Band's History; Chris Cornell And Temple Of The Dog; The 1992 Lollapalooza Tour; And The Band's New Drummer.

Daniel Lanois - His Career Producing Major Artists; Work With Bob Dylan, U2, Neil Young, Peter Gabriel, And D'angelo; And His New Album, Belladonna Nocturne.

Patrick Wilson - Weezer's New Album, The Viral Success Of “go Away,” And Plans Surrounding Pinkerton's 30th Anniversary.

Rivers Cuomo - Weezer's New Album, The Viral Success Of “go Away,” And Plans Surrounding Pinkerton's 30th Anniversary.

Recent Topics

Music, Popular Music, Rock Music, Music History, Record Production

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Rolling Stone Music Now
:

Elvis Costello on the Birth of 'My Aim Is True'

October 04, 2026

Elvis Costello's fantastic new box set, My Aim Is True (49th Anniversary Edition), is out now. The rock legend joins Brian Hiatt to reveal the untold stories behind his 1977 debut, from writing "Red Shoes" on a train to his mother's house to the early recordings he kept locked away for decades. He also talks about the real inspirations behind "Alison," hiding his love of country music, and much more — including the late-night bandleader gig he considered. Learn more about your ad choice...

Jeff Ament on Pearl Jam's Early Days — and Picking the Band's New Drummer

September 27, 2026

 With his new photo book, Since Forever, out now, Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament tells the stories behind his shots of the band's early years, from capturing Eddie Vedder in the vocal booth during the recording ofTen to finding the sheep on the cover of Vs. He also talks about Chris Cornell and Temple of the Dog, the 1992 Lollapalooza tour, backing Neil Young, Matt Cameron's departure, how the band chose its new drummer, and much more in an in-depth interview with host Brian Hiatt. Learn ...

Bob Dylan, U2, Neil Young: Daniel Lanois Looks Back at His Life in Music

July 26, 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Rolling Stone Music Now
:

How do I get in touch with Rolling Stone Music Now?

Rolling Stone Music Now is hosted by Brian Hiatt. Its publicly listed emails are letters@rollingstone.com, tips@rollingstone.com, and pmc@wrightsmedia.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Rolling Stone Music Now?

The publicly listed emails for Rolling Stone Music Now: letters@rollingstone.com, tips@rollingstone.com, and pmc@wrightsmedia.com.

How many listeners does Rolling Stone Music Now have?

Podseeker estimates Rolling Stone Music Now reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Rolling Stone Music Now?

Rolling Stone Music Now typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established recording artists, band members, record producers, and music-industry figures with significant credits, influential catalogs, major career milestones, or a newsworthy release, book, or archival project. Common among recent guests: Major recording career or influential music catalog; Production credits with prominent artists; Notable new album, book, box set, or other project. Recent guests include Elvis Costello, Jeff Ament, and Daniel Lanois.

How hard is it to get booked on Rolling Stone Music Now?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Rolling Stone Music Now cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Popular Music, Rock Music, Music History, and Record Production. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

letters@rollingstone.com

tips@rollingstone.com

pmc@wrightsmedia.com

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