In exactly a month, October 1st, Beth Orton will release her new album, "Sugaring Season", after six years of hiatus. She is one of my all-time favourite artists, so here's a little homage (a personal selection, many b-sides) to her beautiful music, and a nice warm-up to start the countdown till the record arrive. If you didn't know her yet, please take a listen!
All good things come to an end. My holidays are over, and despite going back to work, the neverending heatwave in Spain, our corrupted politicians and the despicable Republicans on the American campaign, and the unacceptable Pussy Riot imprisonment in Russia (what a dictatorial regime) are enough to depress everyone, but at least not today. We still have many songs on the agenda to enjoy.
My beloved Beth Orton is showing us bits of her new album, "Sugaring Season", out in October 2nd. Hear her below, playing three tunes "Dawn Chorus", "Candles", and "Poison Tree" plus personal favourite "Sweetest Decline" on acoustic, stripped down versions. Magic.
I'm pretty sure you want more, so here's "Magpie", gorgeous first song of the album (you can download it too). Can't wait for the record! Beth Orton - Magpie
And another blog discovery to end the post. Post-punk/shoegaze band Fountains latest single is "Easily Led" and is spectacular. Do this guys now they have penned an instant classic? Please have a listen! Review coming shortly!
Sorry if don't even try to hide my enthusiasm, but one of my favourite artists is finally back! Beth Orton, after a too (depressingly) long hiatus of 6 years returns with new album "Sugaring Season" in October 2nd, being her debut release with ANTI- Records. It has taken me by surprise, as she is supporting Bon Iver in Barcelona in a couple of weeks (unfortunately the gig is too expensive/don't really like Justin Vernon to pay that much), so please come to Barcelona some time soon.
Here's the new song "Something more Beautiful”, a delicate, fragile and hauntingly wonderful piece, beautifully arranged. All to show, to prove the world SHE'S back.
In exactly a month, October 1st, Beth Orton will release her new album, "Sugaring Season", after six years of hiatus. She is one of my all-time favourite artists, so here's a little homage (a personal selection, many b-sides) to her beautiful music, and a nice warm-up to start the countdown till the record arrive. If you didn't know her yet, please take a listen!
