Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed
Why Journey Stopped Making Videos During MTV’s Golden Era
Singer Steve Perry said band wanted to preserve "the mystery and mystique of the fantasy of radio."
Rush, ‘Moving Pictures (40th Anniversary Edition)': Album Review
Prog-rock trio has always been a tidy bunch, never accumulating much of an archival scrap pile.
Hear Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Tranquil New Song ‘Not the One’
Track previews band's upcoming album 'Unlimited Love.'
10 Songs Genesis Haven’t Played on Their Latest Reunion Tour
For any venerated band with 15 albums, building a set list is like assembling a jigsaw puzzle.
55 Years Ago: Pink Floyd Debut With Playful Single ‘Arnold Layne’
Vibrant, mysterious track preceded band's landmark debut LP, 'The Piper at the Gates of Dawn.'
Cheap Trick Play 66 Different Songs During Four-Night Vegas Run
Band performs only eight repeats during residency at city's STRAT Theater.
Eagles Expand U.S. ‘Hotel California’ Tour With 12 New Dates
Trek features full performance of 1976 LP, along with greatest hits set.
David Byrne Plans Unplugged ‘American Utopia’ Due to COVID Cases
Temporary reimagining of Broadway show follows multiple positive tests within band and crew.
August 2021 Recap: Charlie Watts Dies, John Lydon Loses Lawsuit
Month's other major headlines included Kiss' COVID-19 battles and a reunion between Robert Plant and Alison Krauss.
12 Rare Live Pink Floyd Albums Appear on Streaming Services
Band hasn’t publicly commented on recordings, which document early ‘70s period.