Katherine St. Asaph (Author) Katherine St. Asaph is a music journalist and cultural critic currently living in NYC. A contributor to Pitchfork since 2012, Katherine's work blends sharp analytical depth with a distinct voice, offering readers fresh perspectives on both emerging and established artists. Her writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Guardian, Capital New York, MTV Hive, and The Village Voice, among other publications where she covers everything from the evolution of pop trends to underground music movements.Hamza Jahanzeb (Author) Hamza Jahanzeb is a queer writer, producer, and leading voice in criticism. He reviews West End and Broadway, television, film, and contemporary music, with his work quoted in outlets such as The New York Times, BBC and The Guardian. He also produces events, most recently for the British Library and Jaipur Literature Festival, where he brought leading musical theatre performers from shows such as Hamilton and Les Miserables. A dedicated advocate for inclusivity, he is force for good within Publishing industry leading the conversation around Authenticity (née Sensitivity) reads which he carries out in his spare time for clients who are based across the globe.

The chief strength of [The Rise and Rise of Chappell Roan] is in its delineation of Roan's skills. Jahanzeb and St. Asaph's song-by-song analysis is illuminating, while the 250-plus colour photos make the book eye-catching. Sparkly, sassy, but with a strong foundation, much like Roan herself.