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Content Introduction Beth Orton, a Brit Award winner and two-time Mercury Prize nominee, is a pioneer of folktronica/trip-hop. Her seventh studio album, "Weather Alive," is being released on Partisan Records, her first release on the label. Beth Orton will release her seventh studio album, "Weather Alive," on September 23, 2022. This will be her first release on Partisan Records, the label of Fela Kuti, IDLES, Fontaines D.C., Laura Marling, and others. Orton is known not only for her distinctive, fragile vocals but also for her early work with Chemical Brothers and Andy Weatherall, as well as her genre-crossing collaborations with Bert Jansch, Jim O?fRourke, and others, but for this album, she recorded in her home studio for the first time. Meanwhile, the album features guest appearances from incredible musicians such as Tom Skinner (drummer of The Smile), Alabaster DePlume (Manchester jazz star), Shahzad Ismaily (multi-instrumentalist/composer), and Tom Herbert (bassist of The Invisible). Their sensibilities, deeply understanding the importance and true power of letting music breathe and creating a sense of space, are actively incorporated into the album. Written on a dilapidated old piano rescued from Camden Market, 'Weather Alive' is poised to be yet another career-defining work for Orton, who has steadily built her career over 30 years. Beth Orton is one of Britain's most unique and captivating musicians. Through collaborations with The Chemical Brothers, Andrew Weatherall, Red Snapper, and William Orbit, Orton's sound has evolved over nearly 30 years, establishing her as a pioneer of folktronica/trip-hop. Across his six albums released to date, Orton has resolutely refused to categorize himself, weaving together works ranging from serene, folk-influenced storytelling to dark, melancholic, and enigmatic experimentation. Through this exploration of diverse sounds, Orton remains a fantastical songwriter, sharing the stage and microphone with artists such as Patti Smith, Nick Cave, Sinead O?fConnor, Flaming Lips, and Beck outside the studio. Despite receiving numerous accolades, including a Brit Award and two Mercury Prize nominations, Orton consistently chooses less-traveled paths to move forward, creating an unpredictable and intriguing back catalog. [TRACKLIST] 1. Weather Alive 2. Friday Night 3. Fractals 4. Haunted Satellite 5. Forever Young 6. Lonely 7. Arms Around a Memory 8. Unwritten Media Reviews and More Beth Orton, a Brit Award winner and two-time Mercury Prize nominee, is a pioneer of folktronica/trip-hop. This is her seventh studio album and her first on Partisan Records. (C)RS
