Nick DeRiso

Nick DeRiso is UCR's assistant managing editor, and author of 'Journey: Worlds Apart.' He has been named columnist of the year five times by the Associated Press, Louisiana Press Association, and Louisiana Sports Writers Association, and previously oversaw a daily newspaper section that was named Top 10 in the nation by the AP.

18 Rockers These Bands Tried to Erase

A list of musicians who either toiled in strange obscurity or are now completely ignored by their former groups.

2022 New Music Releases

Guns N' Roses fans fans are having a heck of a year.

November 2021 New Music Releases

The Black Friday edition of Record Store Day returns with another round of exclusive goodies for vinyl lovers.

Bruce Springsteen to Release ‘Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts’

Full footage of the E Street Band's entire set has never been officially issued.

Daniel Craig Doesn’t Believe Next James Bond Should Be a Woman

He's set to return as 007 for the fifth – and final – time in the upcoming 'No Time to Die.'

October 2021 New Music Releases

The month boasts five Fridays, making for an overstuffed slate of notable rock releases.

50 Years Ago: ‘Columbo’ Does More Than Debut a Crafty Sleuth

'Murder by the Book' was written and directed by a pair of youngsters who would alter the landscape of TV and film.

40 Years Ago: The Rolling Stones Rescue ‘Start Me Up’ From Obscurity

Nearly half a decade passed before they wisened up.

Hear Eric Clapton’s Latest Protest Song, ‘This Has Gotta Stop’

He's still frustrated, but new single moves beyond recent lockdown-related complaints.

60 Years Ago: Paul McCartney’s Dad Questions Early Beatles Hit

They took weeks constructing the song, between stops as Roy Orbison's opening act, then hours recording it.