English singer/songwriter Beth Ortons latest album Weather Alive was one of the most critically acclaimed records of 2022, landing on year-end Best of 2022 lists from NPR, Pitchfork, and The New York Timesthe latter of which praised Orton for her modal vocal phrases and marveling [stories]. Pitchfork also named the title track a Best New Track, calling it a slow-burning tour de force, while The Late Late Show with James Corden invited Orton and her band to perform album highlight Fractals.Orton ...