The heroes of New Zealand indie rock The Beths are back in force with Straight Line Was A Lie via ANTI-, which makes it a development priority. Written in Los Angeles and recorded in Auckland, this album marks a new step in their career. Liz Stokes explores themes such as questioning progress, mental health, and family dynamics, with a more introspective and poetic pen than ever. Drawing inspiration from The Go-Go's, Olivia Rodrigo, Kurosawa, and Stephen King, the album charms with its contagious energy and lyrical depth. At the end of September, you can see them live in France at L'Aéronef (Tourcoing) and Le Trabendo (Paris).