New Zealand indie rockers The Beths (from left: Elizabeth Stokes, Jonathan Pearce and Benjamin Sinclair) will headline Globe Hall on July 17.
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A great deal of Americans believe they know New Zealand these days, given how the island country has increased in global consciousness because the dawn of the 21st century.
From Peter Jackson’s Oscar-winning “Lord of the Rings” trilogy to the Grammy-winning comedy act Flight of the Conchords, New Zealand has exported plenty of well known popular culture. However, when Elizabeth Stokes, lead singer and guitarist for Kiwi band The Beths, tours the world, nobody wants to talk about that.
“I really wish we have more Flight of the Conchords references. Because of the sort of band we are, the majority of people only need to talk about Flying Nun (Records),” said Stokes, who’s bringing The Beths to Globe Hall on July 17 for your group ’s first-ever Denver date. “It stems from a place of folks really loving those rings and simply needing to share that with you, and there’s a real heritage there. However, it’s pretty strange because when you’re actually in New Zealandit’s still this alternative-niche musicgenre. ”
Even the Beths’ personal songs has been embraced at the English-speaking world because its introduction LP, “Future Me Hates Me,” was released last summer — if to a slightly smaller scale. More of a critical preferred compared to a commercial strike, it’s yet propelled the band to numerous foreign tours, including one earlier this season opening U.K. and European customs for American indie darlings Death Cab for Cutie.
This has been something of a fantasy for Stokes, who grew up listening to Death Cab singer Ben Gibbard’s digital side project, The Postal Service.
“That’s among my favorite records of all time,” she said of the 2003 record, “Give Up. ” & & rdquo;I wasn’t convinced something was likely to go wrong (on the tour), however I kept expectations pretty low. They were under no obligation to interact with us be candy, but the whole culture of their crew was just very nice and sort. We felt cared for these. ”
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The Beths might be a young band, but its members possess long-term chemistry. While the present lineup met while studying jazz at the University of Auckland — they sing and play several instruments — Stokes and guitarist/studio wiz Jonathan Pearce have been playing together and hanging out because high school.
“A lot of people in bands have studied jazz, to ensure & & rsquo;s not a super exceptional thing,” said Stokes, a former softball teacher. “What’s willful is that the tightness. From the very first, casual Sunday reveals like a baby group, we have this physical and real joy to attempting to play the tunes as tight and as fantastic as possible. These aren’t our main instruments, and none of us are trained singers. ”
That may be true, however “Future Me Hates Me” is as tight and propulsive since the indie-pop landmarks it’s frequently in contrast to, from guitar-heavy stalwarts such as Superchunk to The Beths’ Kiwi compatriots (from Crowded House to the Clean), who share the exact inborn sense of melody. And on “Future Me,” the deceptively simple melodies and warm harmonies are a sharp hook, then accommodation the tunes on your brain long after they end.
“It’s pretty tough trying to reverse-engineer a record that we left, because I could ’t remember just what it was just like,” Stokes mentioned & “Future Me,” which was composed over a span of four years. “I’ve composed new songs in which I’m letting myself a bit more breathing space and minutes of calm. Not every song has to be a banger. ”
Perhaps, but with a work ethic and innovative drive that treats each tune with equal amounts of urgency and professionalism, The Beths are clearly only getting started.
Should you go
The Beths. Kiwi indie-rock, together with opener Girl Friday. 8 pm July 17 at Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. Tickets: $12-$17. globehall.com
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