Jess Martyn, Journalist

Jess Martyn

A proud "word nerd" since childhood, Jess Martyn studied journalism and advertising at university, and completed countless internships during her degree. She interned at local newspapers and agencies, (slightly desperately) cold-emailed marketing execs in search of opportunities, and finally discovered music journalism. She began writing for AAA Backstage in 2015, progressed from intern to editor within six months, and eventually made the transition to The Music, first as a live reviewer, then as a features writer. Writer by day and musician by night, Jess has also been performing in venues around Brisbane since her early teens, including several regular venues on the northside. She is working on a string of singles and an eventual full-length album under the name ‘Blue Jay’.

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Reviews / Live
Live Review: Groundwater Country Music Festival

Live Review: Groundwater Country Music Festival

Features / Interviews
'Shoot For The Stars Or Don’t Shoot': Lauren Spencer Smith On Her Debut Album, Manifestation & Confrontation With Teachers

'Shoot For The Stars Or Don’t Shoot': Lauren Spencer Smith On Her Debut Album, Manifestation & Confrontation With Teachers

Reviews / Live
Live Review: Bluesfest Byron Bay Day Five (Monday, 10 April)

Live Review: Bluesfest Byron Bay Day Five (Monday, 10 April)

Reviews / Live
Live Review: Bluesfest Day Four (Sunday, 9 April)

Live Review: Bluesfest Day Four (Sunday, 9 April)

Reviews / Live
Live Review: Bluesfest Day Three (Saturday, 8 April)

Live Review: Bluesfest Day Three (Saturday, 8 April)

Reviews / Live
Live Review: Bluesfest Day Two (Friday, 7 April)

Live Review: Bluesfest Day Two (Friday, 7 April)

Reviews / Live
Live Review: Bluesfest Byron Bay Day One (Thursday, 6 April)

Live Review: Bluesfest Byron Bay Day One (Thursday, 6 April)

Reviews / Live
Live Review: Red Hot Chili Peppers @ Suncorp Stadium

Live Review: Red Hot Chili Peppers @ Suncorp Stadium

Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Wombats @ Fortitude Music Hall

Live Review: The Wombats @ Fortitude Music Hall

Reviews / Live
Live Review: Tom Grennan

Live Review: Tom Grennan