Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed
The 10 Weirdest Pink Floyd Songs
Not all of the experiments work. But in keeping with the band's spirit of adventure, everything here is interesting.
Watch Eddie Vedder Cover Joe Strummer’s ‘Long Shadow’
Pearl Jam frontman's update arrives alongside a previously unreleased track from forthcoming 'Mescaleros Years' compilation.
Pink Floyd Releases New Remix of ‘Animals’ Epic ‘Dogs’
Track appears on upcoming revamped edition of 1977 LP.
The 10 Weirdest Genesis Songs
Prog band painted plenty of bizarre pictures, from "Slippermen" to giant, human-hating hogweed.
When the Flaming Lips Got Slick and Beat-Driven With ‘Yoshimi’
Psych-rock band's most left-field experiment may have been channeling modern pop.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Launch Tour With John Frusciante: Set List
Band played 18-song set heavy on 'Unlimited Love' and 'Stadium Arcadium.'
Thom Yorke’s the Smile Release New Song ‘Skrting on the Surface’
Track follows previously issued singles "The Smoke" and "You Will Never Work in Television Again."
Greta Van Fleet Announce Fall North American Arena Tour
Band will open two shows for Metallica before headlining run.
Brian May Details COVID-19 Recovery, Urges Fans to Get Vaccinated
Queen guitarist, who is currently quarantining and feels "pretty good," compared illness to “the worst flu you can imagine."
See Dave Grohl and Dave Kurstin Cover the Clash’s ‘Train in Vain’
Performance follows salutes to Van Halen and the Ramones, among others.
Eddie Vedder Announces 2022 Tour Behind New Solo LP
Pearl Jam singer's live backing band will feature Glen Hansard, Chad Smith and Josh Klinghoffer.
How the Edge’s ‘Jackhammer’ Guitar Defined U2’s ‘Mysterious Ways’
Distinctive wah effect became centerpiece of band's 'Achtung Baby' hit.