New Zealand band The Beths have joined ANTI-.
The group's unique sound infuses intelligent, often unconventional indie elements with vibrant pop, and their album 'Experts In A Dying Field' marked a significant breakthrough.
Following this success, the band revisited the record for a Deluxe Edition before finalizing a new record contract.
The Beths have signed with ANTI-, embarking on a new chapter with the band members – vocalist Elizabeth Stokes, guitarist Jonathan Pearce, bassist Benjamin Sinclair, and drummer Tristan Deck.
Leading the way is the jangle pop gem 'Metal' – a fresh single that features beautiful acoustic guitar chords and captures their lively energy during performances.
Lyrically, it strikes a balance between light and dark, as Elizabeth Stokes uses 'Metal' to express the effects of touring, struggles with mental health, and physical health challenges.
“In some respects, ‘Metal’ is a song about being alive and experiencing life within a human body,” she shares. “I’ve been particularly aware of this over the last several years, as I’ve been on what could be described as a ‘health journey’. For certain periods during this time, I felt as if my body was a vehicle that had served me well but was now malfunctioning, something I had limited control over. The odds of all the actions in the Rube Goldberg machine of life occurring are so unlikely, and yet here we are experiencing it. I have a longing and curiosity to explore the world around me and to learn about myself. Despite the feeling that my body resembles a broken machine, I still find wonder in its complexity.”
“I can acknowledge this truth while also looking in the mirror and thinking ‘you are worthless’ or ‘ugly’ or ‘disgraced’. I can instantly respond to any proposition that I might accomplish even the smallest task with a firm ‘no’. These sentiments echo the ‘short word’ mentioned in the song.”
“The original demo's acoustic strumming pattern had a certain drive. Tristan’s drumming complements that perfectly, evoking the sensation of a train moving along the tracks. Jonathan was able to play his Burns 12-string guitar in a bright manner, and as always, Ben can’t be restricted to just the bass line. We ultimately created an arrangement that captures the chaotic complexity of a machine in motion. There’s a lot happening, until suddenly there’s not.”
Tune in now.
Catch The Beths at these upcoming shows:
September 18 Dublin Button Factory
September 20 Manchester Albert Hall
September 21 Glasgow SWG3 TV Studio
September 22 Leeds Project House
September 24 Bristol O2 Academy
September 25 Birmingham XOYO
September 26 London Roundhouse
September 27 Brighton CHALK
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New Zealand band The Beths have joined ANTI-. Their unique sound infuses clever, often avant-garde indie elements with vibrant pop hues, featuring