Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed
Robert Fripp, Rick Wakeman, Steve Hackett Highlight Cruise to the Edge 2025
Cruise to the Edge 2025 saluted the Holy Trinity of classic prog-rock: Genesis, Yes and King Crimson.
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.
The 10 Heaviest Jethro Tull Songs
From obscure outtakes ("Saturation") to set list staples ("Aqualung").
All 207 Yes Songs Ranked Worst to Best
Yes have survived because they've been willing to endlessly adapt. But which experiment worked best?
Final Albums: 41 of Rock’s Most Memorable Farewells
From 'Abbey Road' and 'Icky Thump' to 'Goodbye' and 'Everything Must Go.'
How Rush Wrangled Rabbits for Quirky ‘Presto’ Cover
Art director Hugh Syme talks to UCR about the prog-rock trio's playful cover of the 1989 LP.
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.
50 Years Ago: Genesis Goes Sci-Fi Prog in ‘Watcher of the Skies’
Band scaled back epic 'Foxtrot' track for shorter single version.
Genesis, ‘BBC Broadcasts': Album Review
This multidisc set marks a new apex of the prog-pop band's live catalog.
When Genesis Helped Peter Gabriel Escape Debt With 1982 Reunion
Proceeds for one-off show benefitted the singer's financially struggling WOMAD festival.