Press Articles
Jessica Rowbottom - The Bleeding Obvious
The New Current, 28 July 2022 NEW
I mean, it’s Edinburgh isn’t it! It’s the pinnacle, everyone knows it. You say “I’m doing Edinburgh Fringe" and folk go “Oh my god really? That’s next-level!”. Then they realise my show’s on at Underbelly and it’s all “What?! How the hell did you end up there? That’s a proper venue!” Thanks mate. (laughs)
See full article at The New CurrentJessica's one-woman show is heading to the Edinburgh Fringe
Wakefield Express, 28 July 2022 NEW
I've spent a lot of my life trying to work out where I was and who I am and It took me 38 years to do something about it.
See full article at Wakefield ExpressAn On The Mic Interview with Jessica Rowbottom
On The Mic UK, 19 July 2022 NEW
Jessica Rowbottom talks to On the Mic for #EdFringe. “An original musical cabaret about coming out of the big queer pink closet and trying to find a label. Probably the only show with the lyrics ‘demisexual panromantic polyamorous androgyne’…!”
See full article at On The Mic UK'That sort of thing really makes it worthwhile' - The Bleeding Obvious' Jessica Rowbottom Interview
Curtains Up, 16 July 2022 NEW
Curtains Up was able to talk to Jessica all about the show and her experiences in preparing to perform at the famous Edinburgh Fringe.
See full article at Curtains UpThe Party Don't Stop
Exposed Magazine, 1 March 2022
As LGBT+ History Month draws to a close for another year, we march straight into another packed month of queer events.
See full article at Exposed MagazineMeet the ‘queer Victoria Wood’ using music and comedy to survive in a cis-het man’s world
PinkNews, 22 February 2022
“The whole show is about coming out, about what people say, about finding love, and about generally coping with it. I tend to talk about the gender aspects of it more than the lesbian, gay and bi side of things, because, you know, it’s coming in 10 years since I hopped the fence.”
See full article at PinkNewsLGBT+ Events In South London This Pride History Month
Southwark News, 29 January 2022
South London will be taking part in the city-wide curation of events, from exhibitions to cabarets, discussions to online talks.
See full article at Southwark NewsReview: Long Division Festival 2021
Yorkshire Post, 29 September 2021
Wakefield has a long, rich and diverse musical heritage. It is a city of many races, cultures and brilliantly varied citizens. It is with this is mind that Long Division 2021 began Saturday in the historic Unitarian Chapel with the wonderful LGBT raconteur The Bleeding Obvious.
See full article at Yorkshire PostWakefield musician vows to wear different stage outfit to put bins out until she can perform again
YorkshireLive, 19 March 2021
Jessica Rowbottom from Wakefield, who performs under the name The Bleeding Obvious, said planning and wearing each outfit gives her something to look forward to while she can't do in-person gigs.
See full article at YorkshireLiveLife Changing Stories Shared as Part of #SupportMyMusicTeacher
Musicians Union, 20 April 2020
Three teachers changed Jessica’s life.
See full article at Musicians UnionThe Bleeding Obvious is joining us at Wakefield LGBTQ Pride!
Pride Wakefield, 10 July 2019
We’re proud to announce the return of The Bleeding Obvious toWakefield LGBT Pride.
See full article at Pride WakefieldTop Ten To Watch at Long Division 2018
Get In Her Ears, 30 May 2018
As a self confessed “queerdo”, Jessica Rowbottom’s The Bleeding Obvious is an LGBT+ driven musical trinket box of genres, collaborations and “whatever she found in her parents’ music collection.”
See full article at Get In Her EarsThe Bleeding Obvious – Spectrum
The Bandcamp Diaries, 12 April 2018
“Spectrum” is the much-anticipated new EP release from The Bleeding Obvious, aka Jessica Rowbottom. She is a driven artist whose sound is highly recognizable, due to her insightful lyrics and organic production values.
See full article at The Bandcamp DiariesEP Review: Spectrum by The Bleeding Obvious
The Faulkner Review, 12 April 2018
The Bleeding Obvious is the moniker and musical brainchild of singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jessica Rowbottom, who hails from Yorkshire, England. She describes her music as theatrical electronica, which is a good attempt to broadly classify it. But her music is actually very varied and eclectic in style, due to her numerous influences.
See full article at The Faulkner ReviewReview: The Bleeding Obvious Christmas Party
I Am Hyperlexic, 17 December 2017
I am not going to go through the whole set list of 14 songs. The performance began with some keyboard playing which reminded me of how Animal from The Muppets plays the drums. One of my favourite pieces of unscripted banter was, “I didn’t used to be like this: I used to identify as a software engineer.”
See full article at I Am HyperlexicReview: The Bleeding Obvious "The Last Thought"
Act/One Magazine, 23 November 2017
The first thing that hits me when I first heard The Last Thought by The Bleeding Obvious is Christmas, Disney and Musicals. Some of my favorite things in the world!
See full article at Act/One MagazineReview: The Last Thought by The Bleeding Obvious
Stereo Stickman, 22 November 2017
The Bleeding Obvious is a project founded by musician, composer and producer Jessica Rowbottom, and The Last Thought is a heartfelt and universally relevant ode to love and the beauty of togetherness. The song is the sort that strikes as deeply personal, yet the language chosen, the imagery, the metaphors, the poetry – it makes for something that is accessible to all and likely to be cherished by anyone who shares a similar sentiment with a significant other.
See full article at Stereo StickmanThe Bleeding Obvious Strikes All The Right Chords With Her New Album – Rainbow Heart
Warlock Asylum International News, 30 July 2017
Jessica Rowbottom, popularly known by her stage name The Bleeding Obvious, is a brilliant artist, composer, multi-instrumentalist, performer, songwriter, and singer. After delivering a successful debut album, the Yorkshire mistress of unorthodox self-expression returns with her newest work, Rainbow Heart.
See full article at Warlock Asylum International NewsInterview with Jessica Rowbottom (The Bleeding Obvious) plus Music Mix
Rainbow Exotic Podcast, 9 May 2017
I had the pleasure of interviewing Jessica Rowbottom from The Bleeding Obvious, an incredible multi genre artist. We talk about her musical influences, her love for music technology, what you can expect at her live shows and much more. Plus a music mix of tracks from albums reviewed on Rainbowexoticmusic.com.
See full article at Rainbow Exotic PodcastReview: The Bleeding Obvious - The Bleeding Obvious
Impropaganda, 21 March 2017
The Bleeding Obvious is the musical project of Wakefield’s Jessica Rowbottom and she has released her self-titled debut album, an incredibly well put together that I can loosely describe as electro pop but that encapsulates so much more. The Bleeding Obvious have also collaborated with over 40 musicians and vocalists on this album, so there are too many to mention individually, however it is tribute to Jessica that she has managed to get so many talented people on one album.
See full article at ImpropagandaEclecticism Shines Through On The Bleeding Obvious' Debut Album
The Queerness, 15 November 2016
Michael Paramo explores the diverse musical styles and influences on The Bleeding Obvious' self-titled debut album to be released November 17th.
See full article at The QueernessThe Bleeding Obvious – The Bleeding Obvious – Album Review
Sleeping Bag Studios, 1 November 2016
When you read the backstory behind Jessica Rowbottom’s new project, The Bleeding Obvious, you really start to root for this artist early on. I admire the ambition she’s taken on.
See full article at Sleeping Bag StudiosThe Bleeding Obvious stretch its musical blueprint without losing congruity
JamSphere, 27 October 2016
The Bleeding Obvious’ unique style could be described as a kind of high octane, elegant, nostalgic, cutting edge journey with a spicing of eccentric ‘Britishness’. Jessica Rowbottom does not fall short of giving you something fresh to listen to, and something interesting to think about. You can’t go wrong with this album; If you like music then you will love this album and cherish the journey it takes you on.
See full article at JamSphereAlbum Review: The Bleeding Obvious
Yorkshire Evening Post, 21 October 2016
What am I hearing here? What will you be hearing when The Bleeding Obvious debut hits your headphones?
See full article at Yorkshire Evening Post