Jenessa Williams
Jenessa Williams is a freelance music journalist and a PhD-holding academic in the field of media and communication. She writes about music, feminism and fandom for the likes of NME, The Guardian, Pitchfork and The Forty-Five.
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Greta Thunberg speaks at Glastonbury 2022: “This is not the new normal”
Climate change activist rallies for hope at a mid-afternoon Glastonbury appearance
IDLES play secret ‘Brutalism’ set at Glastonbury 2022
A brutal surprise just hit the BBC Introducing Stage
Little Simz live at Glastonbury 2022: flawless determinism from rap’s tour de force
The London rapper overcomes a largely distracted crowd to deliver an assured headline slot on the West Holts
IDLES at Glastonbury 2022: “We want to headline the Pyramid Stage, but when we’re worthy”
The Bristol punks reflect on their history making 2019 set on the Park Stage and reveal their plans for new music
Yard Act live at Glastonbury 2022: Groove-driven star power in a parka
A glorious victory lap show plants the Yorkshire indie dons firmly in the Glasto universe
DOMi & JD Beck: meet the virtuosic jazz duo signed to Anderson .Paak’s new label
Newly signed to the Blue Note imprint Apeshit Inc, DOMi & JD Beck are intent on proving that ‘serious’ jazz musicianship can still be light-hearted
Raveena – ‘Asha’s Awakening’ review: an ambitious, multi-faceted return from future R&B star
The artist’s second album, which stars Vince Staples, is a concept-heavy celebration of her South Asian heritage
English Teacher: Leeds noir-lyricists staring down uncomfortable truths
The Leeds four-piece on their Yorkshire heroes, speedy songwriting and the joys of a “naughty” bassline
Live At Leeds 2021: up-and-comers showcase their post-pandemic potential
Exciting sets from promising newcomers make up for patchier booking in the bigger slots
Nova Twins: “The massive surge of POC pop-punk and rock is an act of rebellion”
Having smashed Reading & Leeds Festival, and with a Bring Me The Horizon tour and new album on the way, the duo are rewriting the rules of alternative music
Meet Me @ The Altar – ‘Model Citizen’ EP review: pop-punkers refine the genre’s signature moves
A far-cry from the scene’s stale outlook during its heady days, the trio offer a fresh perspective and fierce playing
Yard Act live in Leeds: Sharp sociopolitics delivered with warm camaraderie
June 5, Brudenell Social Club: Leeds newcomers Yard Act deliver sneak peeks of their future album debut at an intimate socially-distanced show