Emerging local musicians are given two minutes to introduce one of their songs and say whatever they like about themselves and their music.
The Beths (L-to-R Ivan Luketina-Johnston, Benjamin Sinclair, Elizabeth Stokes, Jonathan Pearce). Photo: Amanda Cheng
Name of project: The Beths.
Real name/s: Elizabeth Stokes, Jonathan Pearce, Benjamin Sinclair, Ivan Luketina-Johnston.
Age (of project): 1-2 years.
Hometown: Auckland.
Associated acts: Teacups, Sal Valentine & the Babyshakes, Artisan Guns, Red Hot Pep Pep.
Musical guilty pleasure: We all share a love for Donald Fagan and Steely Dan. Except Jono.
Formative musical experience:
Liz: Chelsea convincing age 15 me that busking Rilo Kiley songs at the mall meant we were a real band.
Jono: Louis Prima in the Jungle Book. Though I don't remember it apparently I rewound the video over and again to watch the swing bits.
Ivan: Writing raps at age six over Sega Megadrive menu music.
Ben: Iron Maiden.
Links: Facebook / Soundcloud
