We celebrate the 30th anniversary of Nirvana's In Utero: Cello player Kera Schaley tells her story for the first time, and director Anton Corbijn reveals behind-the-scenes secrets of the "Heart-Shaped Box" video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We break down Olivia Rodrigo's new album Guts, try to figure out what's going on between her and Taylor Swift, and more, with Angie Martoccio joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who died in early September at the age of 76, reflects on his life and music — from writing "Margaritaville" to hanging with Bob Dylan — in a 2020 interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oliver Anthony's "Rich Men of Richmond" was initially boosted online by right-wing influencers — but it undeniably caught on with the wider public. How did the fastest-ever rise to number one happen? Joseph Hudak joins host Brian Hiatt to discuss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Travis Scott's Utopia is one of the year's most ambitious hip-hop albums — but many critics see Scott himself as a hollow presence within it. Andre Gee joins host Brian Hiatt to discuss the hits and misses on one of 2023's biggest releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The late legend Robbie Robertson looks back at his work with the Band, his time with Bob Dylan, and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We break down Jason Aldean's controversial "Try That in A Small Town," and look back at the long, fascinating history of reactionary country songs, from Merle Haggard to to Hank Williams Jr. Toby Keith to Aaron Lewis, with Joseph Hudak joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look back at the life and music of the late Sinead O'Connor. Shirley Manson of Garbage joins host Brian Hiatt to talk about her music and influence, and longtime Rolling Stone writer David Wild looks back at his 1991 cover-story interview with O'Connor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We dig into the state of AI and music, with legendary DJ/producer David Guetta, Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid, and the team behind Neural DSP's virtual guitar amps. Plus, a look at Google's ChatGPT-like music-making tool, MusicLM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a special episode taped live in front of a studio audience at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, legendary producer Glyn Johns looks back at the real story of the Beatles' Let It Be sessions — and actual Beatle Ringo Starr weighs in as well. Rob Sheffield and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame VP of education Jason Hanley join host Brian Hiatt for the discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the wake of a series of incidents where fans threw objects at artists onstage, we try to understand why no one knows how to behave at concerts anymore, and also discuss Olivia Rodrigo's "Vampire." Tomás Mier and Brittany Spanos join host Brian Hiatt for the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Janelle Monáe's 'The Age of Pleasure' to Miley Cyrus' 'Endless Summer Vacation,' we look at the best albums of the year so far, with Mankaprr Conteh and Maura Johnston joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We trace Taylor Swift's pandemic-era rise to new heights, and take a new look at the ongoing Eras tour, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Noel Gallagher on his new album Council Skies, how he wrote "Wonderwall," why he knows his brother Liam doesn't really want to reunite Oasis, why he hates co-writers, and much, much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices