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
When Drive-By Truckers Added Jason Isbell for Career-Turning ‘Decoration Day’
This album opened the door for what would ultimately become a tumultuous relationship with their hard-living new collaborator.
The Most Noticeable Screwups in Classic Rock Songs
Even your favorite superstar makes a mistake every now and again.
How the Fixx Stayed True Then Hit Big Anyway on ‘Reach the Beach’
Their meteoric breakthrough didn't arrive courtesy of some sweeping overhaul.
30 Years Ago: Prince Replaces ‘The Black Album’ With ‘Lovesexy’
Prince's 'Lovesexy' lived up to the dichotomy inherent in its title.
How the Replacements Began to Find Themselves on ‘Hootenanny’
They were setting themselves up for stirring new successes. Unfortunately, trouble loomed.
Arctic Monkeys Aren’t Previewing Songs From Their New Album
Fans won't be getting any early samples of Arctic Monkey's upcoming sixth studio album.
Why We Struggled to Say ‘Goodbye’ to Prince: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
We said goodbye when there was still so much left to say. We said goodbye in the most shocking, saddest of ways.
Prince Gives Warner Bros. More Than They Asked For With ‘Come': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
This was the point when Prince's insurrection – begun the year before when he famously changed his name – became real.
How Bob Marley Broke Out With the Wailers’ ‘Catch a Fire’
This LP launched an international career, while also cracking the foundation of the band.
How R.E.M.’s Small-Scale Ambitions Came Up Big on ‘Murmur’
This debut was perfectly titled, since they were initially something you heard in passing more than really saw coming.