Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed
Joni Mitchell Announces Archival ‘Early Years’ Box Set
Five-disc set features almost six hours of previously unreleased early recordings.
When Queen Dabbled in Disco on ‘Another One Bites the Dust’
Their music was already impossible to pigeonhole: a bit glam, a bit hard rock, a bit prog, a bit pop. Why not get funky too?
Listen to First New Go-Go’s Song in 19 Years, ‘Club Zero’
Track appears in upcoming Showtime documentary about New Wave band
‘Caddyshack’ Unites Bill Murray and Chevy Chase After ‘SNL’ Fight
In their sole scene from 1980 film, comedy giants resolved lingering tensions through improvisation.
How Eagles Ended Up on ESPN: ‘They Went Crazy, We Went Crazy’
Since their fans are "a little old-school," the band originally made a traditional deal with Rhino.
Great White Apologize for Concert With No Masks or Distancing
"Our intent was simply to perform our gig, outside, in a welcoming, small town," band said of July 9 show in North Dakota.
Styx’s Tommy Shaw Plays ‘Fooling Yourself’ With Youth Orchestra
Eighty-eight musicians, all between ages 12 and 18, helped with socially distanced version of 'The Grand Illusion' hit.
Benny Mardones, ‘Into the Night’ Singer, Dies at 73
Singer cracked the Top 20 chart twice with his signature soft rock ballad.
Rock’s Best Summer Soundtrack Songs
When blockbuster films meet blockbuster songs — from 'Eye of the Tiger' to 'The Lion King'
How Queen Embraced the Synthesizer on ‘Play the Game’
The band experimented with an Oberheim OB-X synth on the opening song from 1980's 'The Game.'