The Beths – “Future Me Hates Me” (Live at Auckland Town Hall) [Video]

Playing a home show still feels special for The Beths, who began playing shows in 2015 and quickly won over local audiences with a low-key approach that disguised their drive for excellence. The band announced its first live recording and film, Auckland, New Zealand, 2020, out September 17th on Carpark Records.

The announcement comes on the three-year anniversary of the release of their debut album, Future Me Hates Me, as it and last years Jump Rope Gazers tracks are performed live with vigor. Auckland, New Zealand, 2020 showcases the infectious energy The Beths bring to every performance. Native birds, wonkily crafted by the band from tissue paper and wire, festoon the venue’s cavernous ceiling while house plants soften and disguise the imposing pipes of an organ.

The presence of the film crew isn’t disguised: much of the camerawork is handheld; full of fast zooms and pans. “Watching the film for the first time brought back all the emotions of 2020 for us. Sports Team have done such an amazing job of capturing the mix of anxiety and simple joy that was touring music in NZ at the time. We are so grateful that it happened and grateful to have it documented with so much love and care,” says lead vocalist/guitarist Elizabeth Stokes.

You can pre-order the album HERE.