Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed
All 22 Yes Music Videos Ranked Worst to Best
Prog band's videography is topsy-turvy, mixing straight-ahead "performance" footage, low-budget silliness and high-concept stabs at profundity.
The Who Reflect on Cincinnati Return, Decades After Tragedy
"I think there’s been such a difficulty with dealing with our feelings about it," says Pete Townshend, referencing tragic crowd surge that killed 11 fans in 1979.
The 10 Heaviest Pink Floyd Songs
From the 7/4 grind of "Money" to the bluesy thrust of "Young Lust."
The 10 Heaviest Genesis Songs
From the Bonham-like drums of "Squonk" to the knotty guitar riff of "Down and Out."
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.
Duran Duran Announce 2022 North American Tour
Nile Rodgers and Chic will open eight of 14 announced dates.
Why Ian Anderson Is Perfectly Fine With Being a ‘Party Pooper’
A question about a former Jethro Tull bandmate leads to a lengthy conversation that also touched on "lightweight porn."
Cheap Trick Play 66 Different Songs During Four-Night Vegas Run
Band performs only eight repeats during residency at city's STRAT Theater.
Greta Van Fleet Announce Fall North American Arena Tour
Band will open two shows for Metallica before headlining run.
Elvis Costello and the Imposters Announce Summer 2022 Tour
North American trek supports band's 'The Boy Named If' LP.