Subject: Jon Brion

• Critical Fatwa

  September 1, 2005

• Mann in the Middle

  After her career blossomed anew with Magnolia, Aimee Mann made a declaration of artistic independence.

  August 17, 2000

• Core Values

  Fiona Apple remains true to her deeply weird self.

  June 29, 2006

• Westword Music Showcase 2006

  Be there or be square!

  June 15, 2006

• Hip-Hop Sans Hova

  Still no Jigga, but Kanye, some lovable limeys and a great Beyoncé substitute held it down.

  December 29, 2005

• Fiona Apple

  Extraordinary Machine (Epic)

  October 13, 2005

• Wild Wild West

  Hip-hop's brightest hope occasionally goes off the deep end on his spotty but stellar new LP.

  September 1, 2005

• Critic's Choice

  Evan Dando

  September 11, 2003

• Yorn Again

  After an auspicious debut, Pete Yorn releases music for a new Day.

  April 24, 2003

• In the Key of Free

  Pianist Brad Mehldau opens up on Largo.

  February 20, 2003

• Critic's Choice

  Crystal Method

  August 16, 2001

• Rock's in Their Genes

  With a slick debut album and radio-ready sound, the 3rd Degree is ready to pop.

  August 16, 2001