Beth Orton is a singer and a songwriter. And a natural storyteller too. Many of her songs are inspired by the human condition. Often drawing from a deep well of self-doubt, loss, loneliness, vulnerability, and the debilitating impact of chronic illness, yet always driven by such great spirit and determination, Orton produces subconscious exploratory narratives born of personal memory. This is no more true than on Weather Alive, her eighth studio album, released only last month to widespread critical acclaim. … Continue reading LIVE: Beth Orton – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, 16/10/2022