Ryan Reed

Cruise to the Edge Spotlight: Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM)

Ryan Reed November 11, 2013 1 Comment

In this installment, Ryan offers a primer for Italian prog-rock masters PFM.

Bill Ward on Black Sabbath’s ’13’: ‘If I Want to Rip My Guts Out, I’ll Put It On’

Ryan Reed November 11, 2013 No Comments

“The only thing I’ve heard from ’13’ is maybe 40 seconds of the first song, and then I turned it off,” Ward says.

Giveaway: Share Your Dream Jeff Tweedy Collab, Win a Vinyl Copy of White Denim’s New LP

Ryan Reed November 8, 2013 4 Comments

To win a vinyl copy of ‘Corsicana Lemonade,’ tell us what band or artist Jeff Tweedy should produce or collaborate with next.

‘South Park’ Breakdown: ‘Ginger Cow’

Ryan Reed November 7, 2013 1 Comment

Among South Park’s many outlandish premises, the set-up for “Ginger Cow” is undoubtedly one of the wackiest.

Want to Buy a Record Store on eBay? Anybody?

Ryan Reed November 6, 2013 No Comments

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Chris Hardwick’s ‘@Midnight’ Is the Funniest New Show on Television

Ryan Reed November 6, 2013 1 Comment

Chris Hardwick’s new Comedy Central series, ‘@Midnight,’ is the funniest new show on TV — and for an incredibly simple reason: It allows professional funny-people a platform to say funny things.

Hey, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Five Reasons Yes Should Be Inducted

Ryan Reed November 4, 2013 10 Comments

Regardless of whether or not Yes care about the award, they still deserve it. Here are five reasons why.

Peter Gabriel Releases Newly Mixed Version of ‘Courage,’ a Lost ‘So’ Gem

Ryan Reed November 4, 2013 No Comments

This new single version features a mix from Tchad Blake, along with new overdubs from Gabriel and guitarist David Rhodes. It’s one of the most infectious, pop-oriented tracks from the ‘So’ era.