The Beths, an indie rock quartet from New Zealand, are set to release their new album, *Straight Line Was A Lie*, on August 29, 2025. This marks their debut with ANTI- Records, following their 2022 album, *Expert In A Dying Field*.
Accompanying the album announcement is the release of a new single titled "No Joy". The song explores themes of mental health and personal development. Vocalist Elizabeth Stokes shared the inspiration behind the song, discussing anhedonia and its impact.
To promote the new album, The Beths have scheduled a world tour. The tour will include stops in Europe, the UK, and North America. The European leg begins in Dublin, Ireland, on September 18, 2025, and concludes in Lisbon, Portugal, on October 17, 2025.
The North American leg of the tour starts on October 30, 2025, in Asheville, North Carolina, and ends on December 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, with presales starting on May 2, 2025. The tour will include performances in cities such as London, Paris, Berlin, Los Angeles, and New York.