Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians
For more than 50 years, the writers at Rolling Stone have been sitting down with artists to get inside their sound, their creative process, and the realities of being a musician — but what happens when we take the writer away and ask two great artists to interview each other?
In each episode, two iconic musicians sit down for a conversation about their discography, artistic approaches, personal lives, and everything in between. With the artists in charge, no topic is off-limits.
The Musicians on Musicians podcast offers extended, deep-dive versions of the conversations between artists that you can read in the November issue of Rolling Stone. With the musicians in the driver’s seat, this is not your typical interview series. You’ll get to hear the moments in which two musical forces connect — artist to artist, person to person.
Musicians on Musicians is adapted from Rolling Stone’s popular franchise.
Our Editor's Take
Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians is for serious music enthusiasts. This podcast offers listeners the chance to hear superstars deep in conversation. The show's guests share everything from their inspirations to the secret of a good song.
This show is the podcast version of an annual Rolling Stone magazine feature. Musicians on Musicians first appeared in the November 2019 issue of the publication. The feature documents discussions between legendary artists. The program provides a closer exploration of these fascinating conversations.
Christian Hoard, Rolling Stone's music director, hosts the podcast’s first season. He provides some background information about each episode's two featured artists. Christian shares details of their careers and what they have in common.
After Christian's introduction, the show focuses on the artists. The podcast features musicians from across the decades. They become each other's interviewer, ask questions, and share experiences. The conversations range from being playful and candid to moving and thought-provoking.
Among the artists on the show are Olivia Rodrigo, who speaks with Alanis Morissette, and Miley Cyrus, who sits down with Mickey Guyton. In the first episode of the series, Kehlani and Alicia Keys discuss their journeys. They discuss their musical influences and favorite artists when they were growing up. Kehlani also confesses that she is star-struck to be speaking with Alicia.
In some episodes, the two artists are from different musical generations. One segment features singer-songwriter YUNGBLUD and The Who's lead singer Roger Daltrey. They talk about how they create their musical sounds and on-stage personas. The two also discuss making it big in America when coming from England.
Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians may appeal to those who love learning about the people behind the music. The majority of the podcast episodes are between 20 and 40 minutes long. A back catalog of installments is available to enjoy now.
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