STRANGE MAGIC

HOW OUR FAVORITE POP ECCENTRICS MEASURE UP

WOMEN IN the music industry have been playing the “weird” card since well before Lady Gaga donned her meat dress (Stevie Nicks and Kate Bush come to mind), and for good reason! It forces listeners to move beyond the sex appeal of the typical pop chanteuse and actually hear the songs. Here’s how three of our current favorites stack up.— chris wilson

FOR THE CURRENT QUEENS OF POP ECCENTRICITY— SIA, FKA TWIGS, AND BJÖRK— THE ARTSY-ODDBALL ROUTINE IS MORE THAN JUST A STYLE. IT’S A STRATEGY.