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.
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How R.E.M. Threw Out the Rule Book Then Became Superstars With ‘Out of Time’
Gutsy and creatively free, 'Out of Time' did things other R.E.M. albums hadn't.
Foo Fighters to Headline Saturday Night at Glastonbury 2017
The Foo Fighters made a huge announcement during today’s livestream of a secret club show from Frome, England.
At the Drive In Release Title, Cover Art, Track Listing and Second Song from ‘Inter alia’
At the Drive In's Cedric Bixler-Zavala describes this latest advance track as "a song about sexual abuse and being able to finally speak out."
25 Years Ago: U2 Struggles Mightily Before Finding a New Path on ‘Achtung Baby’
U2's 'Achtung Baby' opens with frontman Bono confiding that he's "ready to let go of the steering wheel," and it's no hyperbole.
Donald Trump Elected President: Alternative Rockers React
Alternative rockers, like many Americans, are still absorbing the surprise victory of Donald Trump in last night's U.S. presidential election.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2017 Nominees to be Revealed This Week
Pearl Jam and PJ Harvey are among the newly eligible acts who might hear their names called as the Class of 2017 nominees are announced this week.
Jack White Releases Rare Music from White Stripes and Reconteurs Through Vault Series
Every stop in Jack White's career thus far will be represented in the newest Vault package from Third Man Records.
Beck’s Back Catalog Featured in New Vinyl Reissue Campaign
Most of Beck's catalog is set for vinyl reissue, beginning with a trio of albums including 1996's multi-platinum 'Odelay.'
Jack White Launches Interactive Online Career Timeline
The timeline arrives in advance of 'Acoustic Recordings 1998-2016,' a 26-song compilation of Jack White archival material due Sept. 9.
Cassette Store Day Exclusives To Include Death Cab for Cutie, Jeff the Brotherhood + Others
Death Cab For Cutie, the Ramones, Jeff the Brotherhood and Big Star are among the highlights of this year's Cassette Store Day offerings in North America. This fourth annual tape alternative to Record Store Day is set for Oct. 8 at shops and venues in the U...