Enduring female talents are few and far between in the UK music scene, but Beth Orton’s consistent body of work is, her fans will argue, right up there with the likes of Kate Bush and Annie Lennox.
The Norfolk folkie – who plays The Junction on 25 September at 7pm – emerged gently on to the music scene 20 years ago at the height of Britpop and the CD-buying public weren’t quite ready for her.
But her debut album Trailer Park sold enough numbers to maintain interest and 1999’s Central Reservation won her the Brit award for best female artist.
She’s dabbled since in electronica and her new album Kidsticks reframes her unmistakable voice in ten playful, kinetic songs.
Tickets are £20.50.
