The First Collection of Criticism by a Living Female Rock Critic - by Jessica Hopper (Paperback)

The First Collection of Criticism by a Living Female Rock Critic is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of music, feminism, and culture.

With a career spanning over two decades, Jessica Hopper has been at the forefront of examining women's experiences in the music industry through an intersectional feminist lens.

This comprehensive collection features oral histories of iconic bands like Hole and Sleater Kinney, interviews with influential female editors of 1970s-era Rolling Stone, and intimate conversations with legendary musicians such as Björk, Robyn, and Lido Pimienta.

Hopper's writing is both razor-sharp and empathetic, providing a nuanced understanding of the truths behind Riot Grrrl's empowering insurgence, while also delving into the grunge era's mythologies and the rise of emo.

The collection also includes profiles and reviews of some of the most beloved and hated women artists making music today.

With Hopper's groundbreaking criticism, this book is a rallying cry for women-centered history and storytelling in the music industry, and a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex intersections of gender, culture, and art.