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
June 2023 New Music Releases
Just because Record Store Day has come and gone doesn't mean there aren't still plenty of good reasons to stop by.
Steven Tyler Asks Judge to Toss Portion of Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Aerosmith singer admitted to the long-ago incident in 2011's 'Does the Noise in My Head Bother You?'
Eric Clapton Leads All-Star Tribute Concert for Jeff Beck
Already confirmed guests include Rod Stewart, Billy Gibbons and Derek Trucks, among others.
March 2023 New Music Releases
March comes charging in with huge box-set remembrances, tons of live stuff and some new thoughts on old favorites.
2023 New Music Releases
Metallica's surprise lockdown-recorded LP and a huge tour got the new year off to a fast start.
Eagles Extend ‘Hotel California’ Tour With Five More Dates
They're playing 1976 LP in its entirety and then returning for another set of greatest hits.
Joni Mitchell Set to Perform First Full Concert in Decades
Comeback show with friend and collaborator Brandi Carlile is scheduled for next June.
30 Years Ago: Keith Richards Settles Into a Groove on ‘Main Offender’
Touring with his X-Pensive Winos side band impacted the tone and approach of second solo LP.
November 2022 New Music Releases
Another Record Store Day brings exciting new releases, but November has lots more to offer.
Neil Young’s ‘Harvest’ Expanded in 50th Anniversary Box Set
Previously unheard live version of the No. 1 hit "Heart of Gold" advances the set.
50 Years Ago: Miles Davis Gets Funky and Weird With ‘On the Corner’
Gone was the cool jazz of old, replaced by the kind of dark, heavy grooves that could bring down tenement buildings.
How 100 of Rock’s Biggest Acts Got Their Names
Certain trends emerge as you explore how rock's 100 biggest bands got their names.