Jon Brion

She's Cho Funny

Marco Benevento on his latest album, circuit bent toys and Brad Mehldau

​As half of the Benevento-Russo Duo, Marco Benevento played bass lines with his feet and held down organ and Wurlitzer parts with separate hands. But in the trio format, he's completely at home behind the piano, which he says is totally his ax. The forward-thinking Benevento makes captivating ... More >>

Core Values

Fiona Apple remains true to her deeply weird self.

Westword Music Showcase 2006

Be there or be square!

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

Fiona Apple

Extraordinary Machine (Epic)

Critical Fatwa

Extraordinary Machine (Epic)

Wild Wild West

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

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Crystal Method

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

Mann in the Middle

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