Always Jim “COLOUR ME” Single Review: A Tribute to Scotty & Bruce

From Loss to Loud: Always Jim Returns with the High-Voltage Single “COLOUR ME”

There’s a specific kind of magic that happens when music is born out of something real. For Always Jim, that “something” is a deep-rooted tribute to two late friends, Scotty and Bruce. It’s a heavy origin story, but instead of leaning into the somber, Jim Kostromin has spent the last year turning that energy into some of the most electric indie-rock hitting the scene right now.

His latest offering, “COLOUR ME,” is proof that he’s found his stride.

More Than a Solo Project

While Kostromin is the architect behind the songwriting, Always Jim functions more like a high-end heist crew. He’s spent a prolific season in the studio backed by a rotating cast of top-tier session players. The result? A sound that feels massive—like a band that’s been playing together in a garage for a decade, but with the polished edge of a professional studio production.

The New Sound: “COLOUR ME”

“COLOUR ME” isn’t just a “pop single” in the bubblegum sense. It’s got teeth. Following a long stretch of writing and recording, Kostromin is doubling down on what makes his sound stick:

• Sharp, cynical-yet-hopeful lyrics.

• Guitars that actually move the air.

• A hook that stays in your head long after the track ends.

It’s the kind of song that feels like it was written to be played loud with the windows down. It captures that frantic, vibrant energy of trying to make sense of the world through sound.

Why It Hits Different

In a world of programmed beats and 15-second TikTok loops, Always Jim feels refreshingly human. It’s indie-rock that doesn’t mind being catchy, and pop music that isn’t afraid to get a little messy.

By naming the project after his friends, Kostromin isn’t just making music; he’s keeping a conversation going. “COLOUR ME” is the loudest chapter of that conversation yet.

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