The Beths Are Playing A Real, In-Person Show in New Zealand

New Zealand based indie pop band The Beths have officially scheduled a fully live, in person concert in their home country, according to Stereogum. While many around the world may be surprised by the news, the country has only had two new cases recently from two people that entered the country from Australia by way of the UK.

While live concerts in America are still far on the horizon, fans can at least be happy that live music is returning in one corner of the world at full capacity, serving as a glimmer of hope for music fans everywhere else. New Zealand also recently returned to normal sporting events, as fans crowded arenas in full capacity to celebrate the return of Rugby with fans in attendance.

The Beths are getting ready to release their sophomore LP Jump Rope Gazers on July 10 of next moth, following their debut album Future Me Hates Me, which was released back in 2018. The venue the band will be playing is an indoor club called the Powerstation in the band’s hometown of Auckland, and they will be playing a day after the release of their LP.

The Beths consist of Elizabeth Stokes (vocals/guitar), Jonathan Pearce (guitar), Benjamin Sinclair (bass) and Tristan Deck (drums). Their debut album has received glowing praise, and appeared on many year-end lists, including Rolling Stone, NPR, Stereogum and more. The band has released three singles ahead of the release of their album, “Out of Sight,” “I’m Not Getting Excited” and “Dying to Believe.” Check them out below:

Drew Feinerman: I have just completed my senior at the University of Michigan majoring in international studies with an emphasis in political economics and development, with a minor in Chinese language and culture, and I have recently been accepted into the Berklee School of Music's masters of music business program. Although my academic interests include economics, political science, and history, I consider music to be my one true passion. Music is, and has always been, a driving force for the way I think and act every day of my life. I have been playing the tenor saxophone since the age of ten, and playing an instrument at a high level has allowed me to only further my understanding and appreciation for music. While I grew up listening to predominantly classic rock, I soon found myself gravitating toward jazz, hip-hop, funk, and other genres, as my learned to both play and analyze music as a listener. As a writer, I am able to apply my skills both as a musician and a listener, and look forward to the opportunity to being able to express my thoughts on various stories in the music industry.
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