Jordan Blum is a former Features Editor at PopMatters and a contributor to Kerrang!, Consequence, PROG, WhatCulture, Metal Injection, Record Collector, and more. He's written books about Jethro Tull, Opeth, and Dream Theater. In his spare time, he likes to yell at strangers about how much Genesis sucked in the '80s.
Jordan Blum
Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds + Nico Vega’s Aja Volkman Are Separating
The couple first split in 2018 but reconciled in 2019.
Paramore Share Enigmatic Song Sample + Launch Schedule, Fans React
The pop-rock trio continue building anticipation for what's next.
Fall Out Boy’s Joe Trohman on 2018’s Electropop ‘Mania’ – ‘I Can’t Say That I Love It’
In fact, he was barely involved in its creation.
Demi Lovato – Paramore’s Hayley Williams Would Be a ‘Dream Collaboration’
Perhaps a Lovato/Williams team-up is on the horizon?
Cleveland’s Mayor Declared ‘Machine Gun Kelly Day’ at Rock Hall Ceremony
Yet another reason for the rapper-turned-rocker to smile.
Tony Hawk Joins Covers Band Performing Songs From His Video Games at Signature Brew Gig
The skateboarding icon got in on some live 'Superman' love.
10 Best Metal Covers of Hit Pop Songs
Fun fact: The world won’t end because some metal bands covered pop songs.
35 Years Ago: ‘Three Amigos’ Unites Comedy Greats to Yield a Cult Classic
Underappreciated upon release, John Landis’ wacky western offered one of the greatest funnymen team-ups of its time.
40 Years Ago: ‘The Evil Dead’ Launches Cabin in the Woods Horror
Sam Raimi’s low-budget indie masterpiece inspired countless genre filmmakers.
30 Years Ago: ‘Freddy’s Dead’ Swaps Terror for Trauma
Sixth 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' film is far from just cartoonish sight gags, pop culture references and garish effects.
Why ‘Friday the 13th Part VI’ Is the Best Jason Movie Ever
Sixth installment of series holds its own.
Why Sad Songs Can Be The Most Healing – A Discussion on Mental Health and Music
Author Mike Henneberger + actor Tyler Posey bonded over similar stories.