Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed
Cheap Trick’s Tom Petersson Recuperating After Open-Heart Surgery
Clarifying why he stayed seated during band's 'Late Show' performance, bassist wrote that he's "slowly but surely getting stronger every day" after procedure.
Roger Waters Announces New 2022 Dates for Postponed Tour
Songwriter will play new songs and material from Pink Floyd's "golden era" during trek, which he delayed due to the pandemic.
Tom Petty’s New ‘Angel Dreams’ Reworks ‘She’s the One’ Soundtrack
Remastered set, out in June as part of Record Store Day event, features four previously unreleased songs.
Guns N’ Roses Reschedule European Tour Dates to 2022
Band announces Gary Clark Jr. as a "special guest" for most dates, including five newly added shows.
Watch Miley Cyrus Cover Queen’s ‘We Will Rock You’
Singer also tackled portion of "Don't Stop Me Now" during medley at NCAA men's basketball tournament Final Four.
Bruce Springsteen Talks ‘Complex’ Themes of ‘Born in the U.S.A.’
"Our protagonist ... has been betrayed by his nation and yet still feels deeply connected to the country that he grew up in," songwriter tells Barack Obama in podcast clip.
Steely Dan’s ‘Dirty Work’ Powers New ‘Suicide Squad’ Trailer
Strings and pounding percussion highlight ramped-up version of 'Can't Buy a Thrill' tune.
John Oates Joins Sax-Playing Sasquatch for Revamped ‘Maneater’
Guitarist tackles Hall & Oates' 1982 hit with costumed, viral-friendly saxophonist.
Grammy Producer Defends Show’s Eddie Van Halen Tribute Segment
Executive producer says he originally suggested "eight or nine guitarists" to pay tribute after guitarist's son declined offer to perform.
Ian Anderson Announces New Jethro Tull LP and Lyric Book
Band is reportedly three-quarters finished with 'The Zealot Gene,' the first LP under the Tull moniker since 2003.
Kansas Announce Concert LP ‘Point of Know Return Live and Beyond’
Project documents prog-rock band's anniversary tour behind 1977 LP.
That Time Frank Zappa Played a Drug Dealer on ‘Miami Vice’
Avant-garde composer and satirical rock star made his most surprising creative move in 1986.