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About Beth Orton

Beth Orton is an English singer-songwriter, best known for her folk-influenced electronica music. Born in East Anglia, England, in 1970, Orton began her career as an acoustic singer-songwriter in the early 1990s. She first gained recognition for her collaborations with William Orbit and the Chemical Brothers. Her debut album, Trailer Park, was released in 1996 and earned her critical acclaim.

Musical Career
Orton's musical career began in the early 1990s when she was performing as a folk singer in London. She soon began collaborating with William Orbit on his Strange Cargo project and the Chemical Brothers on their album Dig Your Own Hole. Her debut album, Trailer Park, was released in 1996 and was a critical success. It was followed by the albums Central Reservation (1999) and Daybreaker (2002). Her fourth album, Comfort of Strangers, was released in 2006 and featured collaborations with artists such as Beck and Ryan Adams.

In 2004, Orton released the album Pass in Time, a compilation of her work from 1996-2003. In 2008, she released the album Sugaring Season, which was her first album of original material since 2006. Her most recent album, Kidsticks, was released in 2016.

Influences
Orton's music is heavily influenced by folk and electronica. She has cited artists such as Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, and Neil Young as influences on her music. She has also cited the Chemical Brothers and William Orbit as influences on her music.

Musical Style
Orton's music is a mix of folk, electronica, and pop. Her music has been described as "intimate and soulful" and she often incorporates elements of jazz and blues into her music. Her lyrics often focus on themes of love, loss, and longing.