Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed
Cruise to the Edge 2024: Review
Despite some frustrating technical hiccups in the 2024 edition, Cruise to the Edge still feels like some kind of weird sanctuary for prog fans.
The 10 Heaviest Jethro Tull Songs
From obscure outtakes ("Saturation") to set list staples ("Aqualung").
45 Years Ago: Genesis Crashes Top 40 With ‘Follow You Follow Me’
"It’s an up, happy song that makes you smile without being sweet," Mike Rutherford said of the 1978 single.
50 Years Ago: Genesis Goes Sci-Fi Prog in ‘Watcher of the Skies’
Band scaled back epic 'Foxtrot' track for shorter single version.
Genesis, ‘BBC Broadcasts': Album Review
This multidisc set marks a new apex of the prog-pop band's live catalog.
Phil Collins Thinks Genesis Reunion Tour Won’t Go Past 2021 Shows
“This English and American tour, that will be enough for me,” singer says.
45 Years Ago: Led Zeppelin Go Rockabilly With ‘Candy Store Rock’
'Presence' single was a playful – if deceptively complex – homage to their early rock roots.
‘Beatles: Get Back’ Doc Series Split Into Three Two-Hour Episodes
Peter Jackson's take on band's 'Let It Be' sessions will air exclusively on Disney+.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Rethink Farewell: ‘Maybe It’s Not Our Time to Go’
Band details U.S. dates for 2021 Big Wheels Keep on Turnin' Tour.
Doobie Brothers Add Three New Dates to 50th-Anniversary Tour
Band's North American run will be first in 25 years to feature singer Michael McDonald.
David Crosby Recruits Michael McDonald for New Song ‘River Rise’
Songwriter's upcoming 'For Free' LP features Joni Mitchell cover and collaboration with Steely Dan's Donald Fagen.
Bruce Springsteen Will Guest on New John Mellencamp LP
"Bruce is singing on the new record and is playing guitar,” Mellencamp said during Clive Davis' virtual Grammy party.