Archives - Colin Jones

Revisiting a masterpiece: The aching nostalgia of ‘Transatlanticism’

It’s been two years since I first gave that album a full listen, and that crow is now tattooed on my chest. Read More

Falling in Reverse’s new album cements them as one of the worst bands of all time

You don’t have to separate the art from the artist, I promise — the music isn’t worth listening to either. Read More

The new Nails album ripped my ears off and I liked it — “Every Bridge Burning” review

Extreme metal legends, Nails, have returned after eight years since their last effort, “You Will Never Be One of Us,” with a new project that continues their streak of deadly and pummeling grindcore. Read More

Review Roundup: Sabrina Carpenter, Fontaines D.C., Magdalena Bay

Bringing you the latest music news on what’s hot and what’s not. Read More

YOU WON’T GO BEFORE YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO is the best album of the year, if not the decade.

While so many metal and rock bands have switched to a poppier sound as their careers have gone on, “Knocked Loose” has only doubled down on throat-shredding screams, neck-destroying breakdowns, and ominous riffs that leave you haunted as well as headbanging. Read More

Essential Albums of Summer 2024

Since I couldn’t give my usual album roundups over summer vacation, here are the albums released this summer that I think you need to hear. Read More

Colin’s Review Rundown: Future and Metro Boomin, Lizzy McAlpine, Benson Boone, Civerous

Is it bad? Definitely not! But I found myself continually checking my phone to see how many tracks were left. Read More

Colin’s Review Rundown: English Teacher, Imminence

English Teacher “This Could Be Texas” For fans of: Black Country, New Road; Black Midi British rockers English Teacher came out with a bang in the form of one of the most promising debut albums I’ve heard this year. The band combines elements of indie rock, post-punk, and art rock on this album that pays […]

Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department” shows the megastar in decline

For fans of: Midnights by Taylor Swift I want to preface this review by saying that I don’t consider myself a Taylor Swift hater.  I think “1989” and “evermore” are both great albums, and I love “folklore.” Plenty of her big hits are songs that I have a lot of nostalgia for. However, I was […]

Available now, for a limited time: Pig Syrup

The fact that this market hasn’t been tapped yet astounds me. There are so many reasons to transform into a pig! Read More