Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed
Final Albums: 41 of Rock’s Most Memorable Farewells
From 'Abbey Road' and 'Icky Thump' to 'Goodbye' and 'Everything Must Go.'
Stevie Nicks Made One Demand Before Teaming Up With Gorillaz
"I want to have big, false eyelashes, and I want to have blonde hair, right?"
Exclusives Announced Ahead of Record Store Day: Black Friday
The Doors, Fleetwood Mac, David Bowie and Duran Duran headline the list.
The Doors ‘Rescue’ Last Known Unissued Studio Tune for Blues Comp
"Paris Blues" will appear on LP of the same name for Record Store Day 2022.
INXS Announces 1983 Live LP and ‘Shabooh Shoobah’ Reissue
As part of "INXS Day," new wave band also detailed Giles Martin’s Dolby Atmos mix of hits compilation 'The Very Best.'
How Rush’s ‘I Think I’m Going Bald’ Gently Mocked a Kiss Ballad
Straightforward hard rock track, a "goofy" outlier on 1975's 'Caress of Steel,' nodded to "Goin' Blind" with its title.
The 10 Weirdest Led Zeppelin Songs
From synth-heavy prog epic "Carouselambra" to distorted folk oddity "Hats Off to (Roy) Harper."
James Taylor and Peter Gabriel Highlight Leonard Cohen Tribute LP
Blue Note label previews 12-track 'Here It is' with Taylor's version of 1984 love song "Coming Back to You."
Pink Floyd Releases New Remix of ‘Animals’ Epic ‘Dogs’
Track appears on upcoming revamped edition of 1977 LP.
The 10 Weirdest Rush Songs
From the pseudo-Asian sounds of "Tai Shan" to the jokey rapping on "Roll the Bones."