Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed
Cruise to the Edge 2024: Review
Despite some frustrating technical hiccups in the 2024 edition, Cruise to the Edge still feels like some kind of weird sanctuary for prog fans.
45 Years Ago: Genesis Crashes Top 40 With ‘Follow You Follow Me’
"It’s an up, happy song that makes you smile without being sweet," Mike Rutherford said of the 1978 single.
Genesis, ‘BBC Broadcasts': Album Review
This multidisc set marks a new apex of the prog-pop band's live catalog.
The 10 Weirdest Genesis Songs
Prog band painted plenty of bizarre pictures, from "Slippermen" to giant, human-hating hogweed.
Mars Volta Return With First New Song in a Decade, Fall Tour
"Blacklight Shine" marks band's first new music since 2012's 'Noctourniquet.'
The 10 Heaviest Who Songs
Pete Townshend, pioneer of windmilling and guitar destruction, has always sounded truly at home when the chords are crashing.
Alan White, Drummer for Yes and John Lennon, Dies at 72
Prog band's longest-tenured member also played with George Harrison, Joe Cocker and Ginger Baker.
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."
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.