New Zealand sweeties The Beths returned to Boston for a sold-out two-night run at Royale this week. Fresh off the release of their fourth studio album, Straight Line was a Lie, they played an eclectic mix from their discography as well as a few seasonal singles. Elizabeth Stokes and her bandmates charmed the audience with hooky riffs, surprising everyone at different intervals by pulling out neon plastic recorders from a custom sleeve on stage. The newer, more downtempo songs like “Mosquitoes” and “Mother, Pray for Me” mixed well with classic bops like “Silence is Golden” and “Jumprope Gazers”. The crowd was eager to dance all night, obviously at the onset with “No Joy” but more interestingly through a cover of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”. We hope they come back soon! 

They were supported by fellow kiwis Phoebe Rings.

Check out the rest of Wendy’s photos from the show below.