Being a journalist is a funny thing. You can interview some of the world’s biggest stars, politicians and be on the front lines of major events as they unfold — but for the most part, nobody knows who you are. That is not the case for feminist music journalist Jessica Hopper.
Hopper’s role as the 16-year-old spokeswoman for Riot Grrrl in an infamous Newsweek article in 1992 may have gotten her name out, but it’s her writing that made her a well-known fixture in the independent music scene, especially among female bands trying to break out.
Thankfully, Hopper used her years of knowledge to write her new book, Girls’ Guide to Rocking. The book is the ultimate guide to starting a band — from choosing instruments and a decent name to publicity and booking. Hopper’s years of music writing, playing and general involvement in the music world not enough? Well, maybe Joan Jett’s take on the book will convince you: “A great read, full of really useful info — the perfect took for anyone looking to dive in.”
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