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Jessica Hopper’s advice to young music journalists
by Madie Ley
June 29, 2015
Here are more highlights from Hopper's remarks last fall, in honor of her new book The First Collection of Criticism by a Living Female Rock Critic being highlighted as The Current's Rock and Roll Book Club pick for June.
Punk rock roots
Own your voice
Words of wisdom
Transcribed by Madie Ley, who is studying journalism and art history at the University of St. Thomas. If you're an undergraduate student at a Minnesota college or university and you're interested in becoming one of The Current's college contributors, write to digital producer Jay Gabler.
This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.