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
20 Protest Songs That Changed History
Some are so catchy that listeners might miss their hard truths.
February 2024 New Music Releases
Look for an update of a Paul McCartney favorite and solo turns by two of hard rock's best-known guitarists.
All 84 Eagles Songs Ranked Worst to Best
They made their legend in a veritable blink of an eye.
The Worst Classic Rock Songs
No one is immune.
The 22 Most Successful Musicians Who Retired Too Early
From the outside looking in, this may seem like the best job in the world – but the pressures are many.
Why Elvis Costello Got Banned From ‘Saturday Night Live’
He gave shape to his own budding career with this rebellious move.
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.
Pogues’ Troubled Frontman Shane MacGowan Dies at 65
They brilliantly combined traditional Irish music and punk rock, scoring a holiday classic with 'Fairytale in New York.'