Colin Jones
Culture Editor
Class of 2026
cjones94@u.rochester.edu
Colin Jones is an amateur music critic and enjoyer of the arts. He is currently the co-editor of the Culture Section of the Campus Times. Jones is a member of the class of 2026 and is majoring in Creative Writing. He first contributed to the Campus Times in February of 2024. He has lots of experience editing as well as writing music reviews and opinions. Aside from music, his interests include film, nature, and social justice.
Album Review
“From the Pyre” by The Last Dinner Party shows the band is here to stay
They continue to find gold by mining their blend of glam rock and baroque pop with snappy choruses and memorable lyrics and retread this ground entertainingly, while also delving into new ideas to keep things fresh.
concert
A trip down memory lane — I saw Sleep Token in concert
I have a very odd relationship with Sleep Token, who probably the biggest act to emerge from the metal scene in recent years (although their categorization as a “metal” band is often debated).
live in concert
CT Views: Ethel Cain live in Buffalo
Cain vocalized like a woman possessed, gasping and moaning in a sensual yet unsettling way that fit the grimy, sinister tone of the song.
Album
The Essential Albums of Summer 2025
If you’ve been looking for new music to enjoy from a variety of genres, look no further!
Apple Music
The best streaming service is…
Many will say Spotify; some Apple Music; if you hang out with middle-aged mothers, some might Pandora — but what is the definitive answer?
Album
Jane Remover “Revengeseekerz” follows no rules
Forget Playboi Carti — Jane has embraced the popular rage sound that is dominating rap right now but injected it with steroids and cybernetic limbs to create a blown-out, techno-orgy of throttling beats, sassy vocals, and tuneful melodies.
90s kid
CT Escapes: Get the Fork Out
As someone who has done a handful of escape rooms before, I can pretty confidently say that this is the best one I’ve ever done.
Academy Awards
Eastman first-year experiences the Grammy Awards up close and personal
It’s already exciting to view at home, despite the commercial breaks, but it’s even more incredible if you get to be one of the lucky few who attend the ceremonies in person. Eastman Vocal Jazz first-year Harrison Candelario is one such person.
Ambient
Tim Hecker: Revisiting a Masterpiece
Ambient is one of the more abstract and hard-to-judge genres, with some works consisting of unchanging drones for the entirety of their runtime.
metal
Mirar’s debut “Ascension” brings a metal with a different sort of appeal to the mainstream
While it’s unlikely Mirar will become metal’s new flagship band — they are still a bit too subversive to attract any truly mainstream appeal — the crossover elements at play here serve to make them a band worth watching.
