Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed
When Pink Floyd Launched Turbulent North American ‘Animals’ Tour
In the Flesh trek — which helped inspire 'The Wall' — wrapped with infamous show featuring Roger Waters spitting incident.
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.
Duran Duran Announce 2022 North American Tour
Nile Rodgers and Chic will open eight of 14 announced dates.
Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson Voice Cops in Rush’s Animated ‘YYZ’ Video
Clip promotes band's 40th anniversary 'Moving Pictures' reissue.
Black Crowes Extend ‘Shake Your Money Maker’ Reunion Tour
Trek, celebrating band's debut LP, runs June through August.
Explore Billy Joel’s New York ‘Landmarks’ on New Interactive Map
"New York State of Mind" site highlights businesses, addresses and venues crucial to singer's life and songs.
Elvis Costello and the Imposters Announce Summer 2022 Tour
North American trek supports band's 'The Boy Named If' LP.
Keith Richards Books Charity Reunion Show With X-Pensive Winos
Mavis Staples, Warren Haynes and Melissa Etheridge will also perform at 2022 Love Rocks event.
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Announces Debut Solo EP, ‘Portals’
Four-song instrumental set is out on Record Store Day.
Eminem and Duran Duran Lead Rock Hall Race After Million Votes
Pat Benatar, Dolly Parton and Eurythmics round out top five of 2022 fan tally.
Hear Bryan Adams’ Punchy New Song ‘Never Gonna Rain’
Track previews upcoming album 'So Happy It Hurts.'