Jessica Hopper

About the Author

Jessica Hopper is a pioneering music critic and cultural commentator whose incisive writings have reshaped the landscape of rock journalism. With a career spanning over two decades, she has fearlessly dissected the intersections of gender, race, and power within the music industry, earning acclaim for her bold voice and unflinching honesty. From her early days contributing to zines and alternative weeklies to her influential tenure at Pitchfork and beyond, Hopper has championed underrepresented artists and challenged the status quo. Her debut book, The First Collection of Criticism by a Living Female Rock Critic, compiles her most provocative essays, offering a vital perspective on the evolution of popular music and its societal ripples. A Chicago-based writer, editor, and advocate, Hopper continues to inspire a new generation of critics through her sharp wit and unwavering commitment to equity in art.