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.

November 2023 New Music Releases

Black Friday Record Store Day once again returns to anchor the month.

Roger Waters, ‘The Dark Side of the Moon Redux': Album Review

Where there once were soaring interludes, he now offers grave, grumbled new commentary.

October 2023 New Music Releases

Recent months have been defined by box sets and expanded reissues – but this one is different.

40 Years Ago: A Black Rock Icon Shapes David Bowie’s ‘Modern Love’

Hint: It wasn't Nile Rodgers.

40 Years Ago: Elvis Costello Breaks in America but Hates It

He wanted a hit. That is until he got one.

Rolling Stones Album Ad Details Confirmed by UK Newspaper Editor

Their last album of original material dates back to 2005's 'A Bigger Bang.'

45 Years Ago: Hall and Oates Turn a Corner on ‘Along the Red Ledge’

The gold-selling LP showed where the duo was headed – but they weren't quite there yet.

Joni Mitchell’s ‘Archives Volume 3′ to Focus on Classic ’70s Era

Change of scenery to British Columbia's Sunshine Coast provided new inspiration after 1971's 'Blue.'

45 Years Ago: The Police Break Out With ‘Can’t Stand Losing You’

And you thought it was "Roxanne"?

September 2023 New Music Releases

There are a few new LPs, but the month is dominated by massive reissues and intriguing live sets.