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.
Nick DeRiso
April 2024 New Music Releases
Record Store Day returns with another massive haul of cool stuff.
Ross Valory Finally Opens Up About Journey Split
For original bassist, his past with the group is now firmly in the past.
March 2024 New Music Releases
Heavy metal fans will have reason to rejoin next month.
AC/DC’s Most Historic Concerts
Health issues have meant they toured with and without Brian Johnson.
Why Elvis Costello Got Banned From ‘Saturday Night Live’
He gave shape to his own budding career with this rebellious move.
Explaining 60 Famously Misunderstood Lyrics
Things can take a comical turn when people insist on singing their own versions.
2024 New Music Releases
The coming year promises some heavy sounds.
‘Christmas Story’ Bully Was Also in Van Halen’s ‘Hot For Teacher’
Grover Dill somehow reappeared as the childhood version of Michael Anthony.
Famous Final (or Not-So-Final) Concerts
Some are born out of tragedy, others by creative restlessness.
10 Best B-Sides Ever
Counting down the Top 10 non-album B-sides of all time.
December 2023 New Music Releases
Music industry engines usually begin to idle each December, but this year is a bit different.
The ’80s Most Outrageous Rock Fashions
Dig out your hairspray and shoulder pads!