Manic Monday: Watch Beth Orton with William Orbit On “Water From a Vineleaf” (Live 1993) (opens in new tab)

This week, we’ll be looking at Beth Orton, who will be releasing a new album this Friday (6/26/26) titled The Ground Above. One of the reasons Orton’s catalog feels so unique is that she’s never stayed in one lane. She has comfortably moved between folk, trip-hop, electronica, jazz, and experimental music, often serving as a bridge between singer-songwriters and electronic producers. Her collaborations with The Chemical Brothers remain the most influential and are essential listening for anyo...