Bryan Reesman

New York

Entertainment Journalist at Freelance

@AmerSongwriter, Costco Connection, FOH, @RecordingAcad, @wealthofgeeks, Blu-ray features, "Bon Jovi: The Story," "Rock Stars At Home," and "Side Jams" podcast.

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Articles

Taylor Swift's catalogue win is a masterclass in business

2 days ago | businesstimes.com.sg | Bryan Reesman

TAYLOR Swift emerged triumphant after a years-long battle over the rights to her earlier music on Friday (May 30). She now has complete control from the songs to packaging to distribution - and no corporate edicts to deal with. That would be enough cause for celebration, but reports say that she bought her catalogue for more than US$300 million. For a Grammy award-winning, multi-platinum international superstar worth US$1.4 billion, that's pretty much a steal.
Why Taylor Swift’s catalogue win is a masterclass in business

2 days ago | afr.com | Bryan Reesman

Jun 4, 2025 – 3.40pm or Subscribe to save articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Taylor Swift emerged triumphant after a years-long battle over the rights to her earlier music on the weekend. She now has complete control from the songs to packaging to distribution – and no corporate edicts to deal with.
Volbeat's Michael Poulsen On How The Hard Rockers Got Their Groove Back

2 days ago | grammy.com | Bryan Reesman

Next time you watch an artist's press cycle roll out, know this: In many instances, they're sick of the record before it's time to promote it. "I certainly have gone through periods of 'I hate this. I don't even want to put it out,'" Gary Louris tells GRAMMY.com over the phone from Hamilton, Ontario. "Or, 'I absolutely love this.'" Back in 2020, with his band the Jayhawks' album XOXO taking priority, Louris waited—and waited—to put out his solo record, Jump for Joy, as well.
Taylor Swift’s catalogue win is a masterclass in business

2 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Bryan Reesman

Taylor Swift's victory highlights the importance of artists owning their master recordings. Photo / Getty ImagesTaylor Swift emerged triumphant after a years-long battle over the rights to her earlier music on Friday. She now has complete control from the songs to packaging to distribution – and no corporate edicts to deal with. That would be enough cause for celebration, but reports say that she bought her catalogue for more than US$300 million ($499.9m).
El triunfo de Taylor Swift por su catálogo es una clase magistral de estrategia empresarial

3 days ago | infobae.com | Bryan Reesman

Taylor Swift salió triunfante el viernes tras una larga batalla por los derechos de su música anterior. Ahora tiene el control total, desde las canciones hasta el empaque y la distribución, sin tener que acatar órdenes corporativas. Eso ya sería motivo suficiente para celebrar, pero según informes, compró su catálogo por más de 300 millones de dólares.
Taylor Swift’s Catalog Win Is a Masterclass in Business

3 days ago | bloomberg.com | Bryan Reesman

Don’t bet against Taylor or her Swifties. (Bloomberg Opinion) -- Taylor Swift emerged triumphant after a yearslong battle over the rights to her earlier music on Friday. She now has complete control from the songs to packaging to distribution — and no corporate edicts to deal with. That would be enough cause for celebration, but reports say that she bought her catalog for more than $300 million.
The Scary Spectacle of 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow'

1 week ago | fohonline.com | Bryan Reesman

One of Netflix’s most popular shows now has an eye-popping Broadway prequel — Stranger Things: The First Shadow, now playing at New York’s Marquis Theatre. The play tells the origin story of Henry Creel, the young man with telepathic abilities who becomes the first of nearly a dozen children to be experimented upon by the U.S. government.
Whatever Happened to 'Missing You' Singer John Waite? And Where Can See Him Live in Rick Springfield's 'I Want My '80s' Tour?

1 week ago | remindmagazine.com | Bryan Reesman

For many music fans, John Waite will always be remembered for the 1984 smash hit “Missing You,” a ballad that feigned happiness in the wake of separation from a lover; the tune, inspired by the singer being away from his wife while on the road, hit No. 1 in the U.S. and Canada. They also might recall Waite’s 1982 MTV hit “Change,” part of the VisionQuest soundtrack.
Sleep Token's 'Even In Arcadia' Is Here: 5 Songs To Get Into The Alt-Metal Band

4 weeks ago | grammy.com | Bryan Reesman

Sleep Token performs at Leeds Festival 2023. Photo: Katja Ogrin/RedfernsAs the chart-topping British group unveil their new album, take a look inside Sleep Token's illusive, genre-bending world through songs like "Alkaline" and "The Summoning."|GRAMMYs/May 9, 2025 - 03:09 pmSince their inception in 2016, British band Sleep Token have established themselves as one of the heavy rock world's most unique entities.
'Buena Vista Social Club'

1 month ago | fohonline.com | Bryan Reesman

A dynamic new production on Broadway, Buena Vista Social Club chronicles the story of musicians pre- and post-Cuban Revolution. It’s a play with musical performances that often directly correlate with the experiences of the characters.