Nick DeRiso

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.

Rolling Stones’ New Song Will Pay Tribute to Louisiana Music Icon

This is their first release since 2023's international Top 5 smash 'Hackney Diamonds.'

Faces Documentary May Arrive Before Long-Discussed New LP

Kenney Jones is also preparing an expanded box set reissue of an unlikely Small Faces project.

Carlos Santana Cancels Second Show After Texas Collapse

He's "feeling much better" after a short stay in a San Antonio hospital.

Does Ghost’s Latest Single Rip Off a Classic Journey Song?

Fans say they hear similarities between 'Peacefield' and Steve Perry-era hit.

Five ’70s Bands That Should Have Been Bigger

Some were struck by member defections, some by death. Others just had a run of very bad luck.

Elvis Costello Adds Second Leg to 2025 North American Tour

His Radio Soul! dates will focus on material from 1977's 'My Aim Is True' through 1986's 'Blood and Chocolate.'

Def Leppard and Motley Crue Pair Up for ‘Rock the Tides’

Special weekend destination concert event will also include Bret Michaels, Extreme, Living Colour and others.

Little River Band Co-Founder Dies at Age 71

He helped the group to their first international hit 50 years ago with "It's a Long Way There."

War Expands ‘Why Can’t We Be Friends?’ for 50th Anniversary Reissue

They're previewing the reissue with a never-before-heard original unedited mix of "Low Rider."

May 2025 New Music Releases

Look for deep dives into signature live performances and expanded reissues of a few best-known albums.