From TikTok to Fortnite to Twitch and beyond, we discuss how the music business is radically transforming in 2020. Amy X. Wang, Samantha Hissong, and Ethan Millman join host Brian Hiatt for a look at the innovators on Rolling Stone’s Future 25 list.
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Oct 15
Mikey Madison & Jeremy Allen White on Social Media & 'Almost Famous' | The Rolling Stone Studio
Yes, Jeremy Allen White — former star of 'The Bear,' the Man Who Would Be Bruce, and extremely handsome actor — is on social media. No, he's not exactly hyped about it. White and Mikey Madison — the costars of 'The Social Reckoning,' Aaron Sorkin's return to the world of Facebook ... Show More
25m 41s
Oct 14
Midland: Country’s Anti-Heroes | Nashville Now
When Midland debuted in 2017 with their traditional country song “Drinkin’ Problem,” the Texas band stuck out like a sore thumb in Nashville. Now, the trio of Mark Wystrach, Jess Carson, and Cameron Duddy look like trendsetters. All three singer-songwriters join us in the Nashvil ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 12
Miranda Lambert on Drag Shows, Disco, & Dolly Parton | The Rolling Stone Studio
Miranda Lambert joins senior writer Marissa Moss in the Rolling Stone Studio at our New York office to talk about blending country music and disco on her new album Crisco, out now. Along with making an album for country fans, Lambert says her other goal was to create songs that w ... Show More
44m 12s
Apr 2025
Music's New Success Model
Specialized platforms and social media have empowered musicians to tap into niche audiences, igniting a quiet revolution in the music industry. Despite the dominance of viral hits, a new wave of artists, labels and businesses are redefining success by building dedicated fanbases ... Show More
46m 57s
Apr 2022
53. Current Trends & the Latest Bends in the Music Industry
<p>Have you been hearing terms like Metaverse, NFT, and Virtual Concerts and wondering what the hell they all mean? In this episode Xylo chats to the very insightful, Head of Insights at Music Ally, Stuart Dredge on what these, and other new terms mean and how they are impacting ... Show More
50m 3s
May 2021
Is TikTok Ruining the Music Industry?
TikTok has become the modern Radio, this week, we talk about it's impact on the music industry as a whole. Thanks to Slip Stream for sponsoring this episode, Head over to http://www.slip.stream and enter your email in to access 1000+ free tracks. Subscribe to get access to the bi ... Show More
29m 12s
Dec 2023
The 2023 Music Grab Bag: Trends, Scandals, and Theories; Plus an Appearance From Alvvays
Jeremy D. Larson, Puja Patel, and Cat Zhang talk about the trends, scandals, gossip, technological moves, and industry changes that shaped the musical landscape of 2023. Plus: Alvvays’ Molly Rankin reveals the song she wishes she wrote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod ... Show More
33 m