LargeHeartedBoy — Singer-songwriter Beth Orton plays a Tiny Desk Concert at NPR Music. The Toronto Star notes the proliferation of book clubs, both online and in person. The Wall Street Journal profiles the band Antibalas. Happily for fans of the Afrobeat sound,... more info

Guardian Music — This year's bleak summer is making winter an even doomier prospect. Blissful folkie Beth Orton should sweep up those winter blues (5 Dec, Islington Chapel, N1; 9 Dec, Manchester RNCM) ...Before then, rock out to US psych garage wonderboy Ty Segall (3... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets for the Jay-Z shows at Barclays Center go on AmEx presale today at 10 AM. Tickets for the Down shows at Best Buy Theater and Starland Ballroom go on AmEx presale today at 10 AM. Tickets for the... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Beth Orton will release Sugaring Season, her first album in six years, on October 2 via Anti Records. She made the record in Portland, OR with producer Tucker Martine (My Morning Jacket, The Decemberists) and guests include Marc Ribot... more info

Consequence of Sound — Stream "Something More Beautiful" + see her fall tour dates. more info

Guardian Music — Shacklewell Arms, LondonIt's not often that hardened pop reviewers get sucked in by a support band. All too often, opening acts exist to be endured while the audience triangulate their sightlines, sound and beer in preparation for the main event.But ... more info

Starpulse — Happy Birthday to: High School Musical actress Vanessa Hudgens (1988) Australian model Sophie Monk (1979) Actress KaDee Strickland (1977) Singer-songwriter Beth Orton (1970) Actress Cynthia Gi... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — It was on January 27, 2000, when I was sitting with a group of journalists in the Albany pub on Great Portland Street having a long liquid lunch, when Noel Gallagher caught me napping. We were waiting in the vague proximity of the Portland Hospital â... more info

Guardian Music — Pioneering folk guitarist dies following two-year battle with cancerBert Jansch, a leading figure in the British folk revival of the 60s and one of the most respected musicians of his generation, has died aged 67 following a long battle with cancer.A... more info

Guardian Music — A weekly podcast that showcases the vibrant quirkiness of BBC6 MusicThe Joy of 6 (BBC 6Music), a weekly podcast of the station's highlights, is a handy catchup thing if you've been on holiday or unfolding big news stories have kept you listening to s... more info