Ep31: Liz Stokes (The Beths) on establishing creative rules for songwriting, and why she always takes a cricket bat on tour

Summary: <p>Thanks for listening! Visit <a href="http://penfriend.rocks/liz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://penfriend.rocks/liz</a> for links to Liz's work with The Beths and collect two free Penfriend songs while you're there.</p><p>.</p><p>In this conversation, we discuss the value of establishing creative rules for songwriting and making videos, touring New Zealand during the pandemic, and Beths' bassist Ben's secret breakfast blog, the success - and shelf life - of an indie band, coping mechanisms for happier touring - why The Beths always take a cricket bat on the road and the ever-expanding skillset of the modern musician.</p><p>.</p><p>This episode was sponsored by a kind member of The Correspondent's Club, who have been powering the making of new music and podcasts since May 2020. Browse free and paid tiers at <a href="http://penfriend.rocks/join" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://penfriend.rocks/join</a></p><p>.</p><p>My new single "Exotic Monsters" is available wherever you get music, but the best way to support me directly is to visit <a href="http://penfriend.rocks/monsters" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://penfriend.rocks/monsters</a> - and you can watch the brand new video there as well. Hooray!</p><p>.</p><p>Until next week... xoxo</p><br><p><br></p><br><hr><p style="color:grey;font-size:0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a style="color:grey;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>