Liz Phair
Liz Phair has taken quite the public beating over the past several years. The once beloved indie queen who created 1993s genius Exile in Guyville was accused by critics and fans alike of being a sellout for releasing a saccharine sweet pop album in 2003. The same criticism came when she sold a song exclusively through Banana Republic, then again, when she began working as a composer for the CW reboot of 90210. But Phair claims their comments dont bother her, and her new self-released album Funstyle reflects that. It showcases Phair rapping over bhangra beats, utilizing Enya-esque layered vocals, and slamming the recording industry. Its ballsy and bizarre, as loveable as it is hateable. As Phair told SW last year during the making of it: Im very rebellious; I dont want to work for other people. I guess with that attitude Im gonna sink or swim. Or, she might just tread. ERIKA HOBART
Tue., Oct. 12, 8 p.m., 2010
