Nick DeRiso is UCR's assistant managing editor. He was named columnist of the year five times by the Associated Press, Louisiana Press Association and Louisiana Sports Writers Association during a lengthy career in the newspaper industry, and previously oversaw a daily section that was named Top 10 in the nation by the AP.
Nick DeRiso
Why the Doobie Brothers Are Covering Steely Dan’s ‘Pretzel Logic’
Patrick Simmons talks to UCR about how Tom Johnston's absence has impacted their set list.
The Worst Song From Every Eagles Album
Each LP made room for that one inherently skippable track.
Joe Walsh Albums Ranked Worst to Best
He's a funny guy. That's both the blessing of his long career and its lasting curse.
The Worst Song From Every George Harrison Album
Any rock legend can release a great LP with a misstep (or two) along the way.
50 Years Ago: George Harrison Digs Deeper on ‘Living in the Material World’
'All Things Must Pass' moved with a euphoric rumble, while the follow-up settled into an often questioning seriousness.
Ringo Starr Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Some LPs that initially failed to create much commercial interest ended up growing in both fan and critical estimation.
How Rod Stewart Reconnected With Ron Wood for ‘Unplugged … and Seated’
Former bandmates in the Jeff Beck Group and Faces rediscovered their pleasingly ragged past.
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.
40 Years Ago: The Fixx Looks Inward on Breakthrough ‘Saved by Zero’
Singer Cy Curnin was in a contemplative mood as his group began to emerge from college radio.
40 Years Ago: Pink Floyd Simply Rages Through ‘Not Now John’
More than a half dozen F-bombs littered the original album version.
Jonathan Cain Looks Back as Journey’s 50th Anniversary Dates End
He discusses sparking from the first with Steve Perry and his role in getting Deen Castronovo back in the lineup.
Why David Bowie Was Rushed Into Completing ‘The Jean Genie’
He recorded the No. 2 U.K. hit in an hour, but there was a memorable mistake along the way.
Fleetwood Mac, ‘Say You Will': Retro Album Review
Christine McVie's absence unbalances band's delicate dynamic.
May 2023 New Music Releases
Some of rock's biggest names return with new material and intriguing looks back.
35 Years Ago: INXS Continues Hot Streak With ‘New Sensation’
Future Top 5 single languished while the Australian group continued to build its brand.
How Tragedy and Triumph Sparked Deen Castronovo’s Comeback
He got the call to rejoin Journey in the wake of a terrible loss.