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American singer-songwriter and pianist known for her emotionally raw lyrics, distinctive contralto vocals, jazz-influenced alternative rock sound, and uncompromising artistic integrity.Fiona Apple emerged in 1996 with her critically acclaimed debut album 'Tidal' at age 18, winning a Grammy for its single 'Criminal'. Known for long gaps between releases, her subsequent albums 'When the Pawn...' (1999), 'Extraordinary Machine' (2005), 'The Idler Wheel...' (2012), and 'Fetch the Bolt Cutters' (2020) garnered increasing critical praise, particularly the latter two, which are often considered masterpieces. Her work explores themes of trauma, heartbreak, female anger, and self-discovery with unflinching honesty.

• Her acceptance speech at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards for 'Criminal' became infamous: 'This world is bullshit... go with yourself.'
• She revealed she was raped at age 12, an experience that profoundly shaped her life and songwriting, notably explored in songs like 'Sullen Girl'.
• She experienced significant delays and label disputes, most famously with the unreleased original version of 'Extraordinary Machine' produced by Jon Brion, which was heavily bootlegged by fans.
• She has been open about her struggles with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), panic attacks, and an eating disorder.
• Known for unconventional album titles, particularly 'When the Pawn...' (a 90-word poem) and 'Fetch the Bolt Cutters' (inspired by a line from the TV show 'The Fall').
• She abruptly left a co-headlining tour with friend David Blaine in 2000, citing depression and the need to prioritize her mental health.