Bio​

Breaking away from a name and a marriage in 2018, Niki Beverly (previously performing as Niki Becker) formed Bev. Bev was an evolution of the more folk-rock sound of Niki's earlier days. After two albums with a shifting band (Static Elastic and Crusher), Niki brought together new and old bandmates Doc (Sawtooth Witch) on lead guitar, Bart Boutwell (Landspeeder) on bass, and Dan Elston-Jones (Banner Pilot) on drums to make Expectations. Diving deep into the power-pop rock vibe, Bev's songs shift from moody darkness to 90s era indie rock via swirling guitars, engaging rhythms, and introspective lyrics. Never formulaic, their songs twist and turn in exciting and unexpected ways. 

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Expectations explores themes around what we think/want to happen vs what does happen. It looks at the societal pressures put upon us vs who we actually are/want to be. It also expects you to have fun.

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Songs like "Soft T-Shirt' and "The Clown" are perfect for summer drives with the window down while "Elephants" and "Awkward" look inward, digging into growing older and being okay with yourself. Falling in love finds its way in with "Trout" and "Hoodie", while the visceral "One Last Look Back" blasts through in anger at a cheating ex. "Missing Parts" and "My Body" dive into bodily autonomy and the different forms of womanhood. "Chicago" takes you on a road trip.

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The album art is a series of paintings by drummer Dan’s late father, Timothy Jones. Though the series is untitled, to Bev, the album art shows people looking into or upon situations and places with great expectations.

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Expectations was recorded at The Terrarium Studios in Minneapolis, MN. It was engineered and mixed by Jacques Wait. It was mastered by Dave Gardner at DSG Mastering in Los Angeles, CA.

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Bev has spent the past couple of years playing shows around their home in Minneapolis and surrounding areas. They plan to hit the road in the fall winter 2026/2027 to bring Expectations to cities across the U.S.