Fiona Apple
“I've learned to accept the things about myself that are different, and instead of trying to hide them, I try to highlight them.”
Fiona Apple is a highly acclaimed American singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer known for her raw emotional delivery, complex lyrics, and distinct piano-driven art pop. Born in New York City, Apple began training in classical piano as a child and started writing her own songs at an early age. She rose to fame in 1996 with her debut album 'Tidal,' featuring the hit single 'Criminal,' which won a Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance.
Her subsequent albums, including the baroque pop masterpiece 'When the Pawn...' (1999) and 'Extraordinary Machine' (2005), solidified her reputation as a fiercely independent artist who rejects traditional pop structures in favor of intricate, experimental arrangements. Her fourth album, 'The Idler Wheel...' (2012), showcased a stripped-down, percussive-heavy sound. In 2020, Apple released her fifth album, 'Fetch the Bolt Cutters,' which received near-universal critical acclaim, earning a perfect 10 score from Pitchfork and winning two Grammy Awards, including Best Alternative Music Album. Her music continues to inspire a generation of indie and alternative singer-songwriters.
Appearances on Soundtrack Wiki
- Bridesmaids (2011)
- The Agency Season 2 (2026)
Genres & Styles
Main Discography
- Tidal (1996)
- When the Pawn... (1999)
- Extraordinary Machine (2005)
- The Idler Wheel... (2012)
- Fetch the Bolt Cutters (2020)
Similar Artists
- Tori Amos
- Regina Spektor
- Cat Power
- St. Vincent
- Phoebe Bridgers
- Björk
- Aimee Mann
Awards
- Grammy Award - Best Female Rock Vocal Performance (1998) for 'Criminal'
- Grammy Award - Best Alternative Music Album (2021) for 'Fetch the Bolt Cutters'
- Grammy Award - Best Rock Performance (2021) for 'Shameika'
- MTV Video Music Award - Best New Artist in a Video (1997) for 'Sleep to Dream'
Trivia
Grammy Winner: She has won three Grammy Awards throughout her career, including Best Female Rock Vocal Performance in 1998 and Best Alternative Music Album in 2021.
Pitchfork Perfect 10: Her 2020 album 'Fetch the Bolt Cutters' was the first album in ten years to receive a perfect 10.0 review from Pitchfork.
Title Record: Her 1999 album 'When the Pawn...' famously held the Guinness World Record for the longest album title at 90 words.
Literary Family: Fiona Apple's father, Brandon Maggart, is a veteran actor, and her sister, Amber, is a cabaret singer who performs under the stage name Maude Maggart.