NEWS
STATE FAIR OF TEXAS Moves Chevrolet Main Stage Inside Historic Fair Park Coliseum
The Chevrolet Main Stage is moving indoors to Fair Park Coliseum for the 2026 State Fair of Texas, creating a new concert-style setting while…
Articles by Jason Crews
Jason Crews is the owner and editor of INFRARED MAGAZINE and a Dallas–Fort Worth-based music journalist and concert photographer. Through INFRARED MAGAZINE and JASON CREWS PHOTOGRAPHY, he covers rock, metal, country, and live music with a focus on album reviews, artist features, concert coverage, and photography. His work is driven by a genuine passion for music and helping artists connect with new audiences through honest writing, strong visuals, and meaningful storytelling.
NEWS
LEVI’S Named Official Jeans of Big Tex for 2026 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS
Big Tex will wear custom Levi’s 501 jeans at the 2026 State Fair of Texas as Levi’s becomes the official jeans partner of the…
LOCAL SPOTLIGHT
Modern Classic Review: POWER TRIP ‘Nightmare Logic’
Rating: 9.5 / 10 Stars POWER TRIP is: Riley Gale (vocals), Blake Ibanez (lead guitar), Nick Stewart (rhythm guitar), Chris Whetzel (bass), and Chris…
ALBUM REVIEWS
New Music Review: FLOTSAM AND JETSAM ‘Rats in the Temple’
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM ‘Rats in the Temple’ Rating: 9 / 10 Stars FLOTSAM AND JETSAM is: Eric A.K. Knutson (vocals), Michael Gilbert (guitars), Steve…
ALBUM REVIEWS
New Music Review: OCEAN SLEEPER ‘Peace When I’m Dead’
OCEAN SLEEPER ‘Peace When I’m Dead’ Rating: 8.5 / 10 Stars OCEAN SLEEPER is: Karl Spiessl (vocals), Ionei Heckenberg (guitar/clean vocals), Stan Liagourdis (guitar),…
ALBUM REVIEWS
New Music Review: BLACK SPIKES ‘Ydos’
BLACK SPIKES ‘Ydos’ Rating: 9 / 10 Stars BLACK SPIKES is: Agni (vocals), Yaga (guitar, electronic elements), Mazvis (guitar), Sime (bass guitar), and Titas…
CONCERT REVIEWS
Photo Gallery: DEVILDRIVER Live at House of Blues in Dallas, TX on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
DEVILDRIVER Live at House of Blues in Dallas, TX on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
NEWS
BIG TEX Gets a New Look for 2026 With Annual Cavender’s Shirt Tradition
Big Tex will debut a new Cavender’s-designed pearl-snap shirt in 2026, beginning an annual State Fair tradition in which parts of the iconic cowboy’s…
EP & SINGLE REVIEWS
New Music Review: DOWN ‘Blood Oath – Single’
DOWN ‘Blood Oath – Single’ Rating: 9 / 10 Stars DOWN is: Philip Anselmo (vocals), Pepper Keenan (guitar), Kirk Windstein (guitar), Pat Bruders (bass),…
NEWS
2026 BIG TEX CHOICE AWARDS Winners Crowned Ahead of STATE FAIR OF TEXAS
The 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards have crowned winners in savory, sweet, sipper, and most creative categories ahead of the State Fair of Texas…
CLASSIC ALBUM REVIEWS
Classic Album Review: KORN ‘Follow The Leader’
Rating: 10 / 10 Stars KORN is: Jonathan Davis – Vocals, BagpipesJames “Munky” Shaffer – GuitarBrian “Head” Welch – GuitarReginald “Fieldy” Arvizu – BassDavid…
NEWS
STATE FAIR OF TEXAS Lowers 2026 Admission and Parking, Sets $10 Kids Tickets Every Day
The State Fair of Texas is reducing 2026 admission and official parking costs, with $10 admission for children ages 3–12 every day and additional…