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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10 Years Ago: White Stripes Get Back to Their Roots on ‘Icky Thump,’ Then Vanish
As with many bands who came before them, it seemed the White Stripes' long-awaited success simply created more pressure.
Queens of the Stone Age Launch Redesigned Website to Preview New Album
Designed around a vintage, mid-century style television set, Queens of the Stone Age's new site features eight static-filled channels.
Radiohead Couldn’t Care Less About the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
A reporter asked Radiohead about their likely first-ballot induction. It didn't go well.
UPDATE: Rock Festival to Proceed After ‘Terrorist Threat’ Shuts Down First Day
Rock am Ring officials confirm that the rest of the scheduled performances for today have been cancelled.
Listen to the New Song from Jack White and Elton John, ‘Two Fingers of Whiskey’
They recorded "Two Fingers of Whiskey" directly to wax as part of a documentary which places contemporary artists in old-fashioned recording situations.
Arcade Fire Release Surprise Single ‘Everything Now’ on Vinyl
No release date has been announced for Arcade Fire's fifth full-length.
Here’s How Venues Are Working to Make Concerts Safer – And What You Can Do
Mass shootings at concerts in Las Vegas and Manchester, U.K., raise important questions about fan safety.
How Pearl Jam, the Eagles of Death Metal, the Who and Others Bounced Back from Concert Tragedies
The headlines surrounding rock's biggest concert tragedies were shocking, unforgettable. The question after each was: What next?
Corey Taylor Covers Pink Floyd at Rock on the Range’s Chris Cornell Tribute
Corey Taylor performed Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" at a special tribute to Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell.
UPDATED: Chris Cornell’s Family Questions Suicide Ruling, Cite Prescription Medication
His wife Vicky Cornell also shed new light on Chris Cornell's final days – and how the singer seemed different on the night of his death.