Courtney Barnett is back with Creature of Habit, a fresh and generous album that shows her embracing change with a clear head, a curious heart and a renewed sense of purpose. Recorded in Joshua Tree and Los Angeles, this record is shaped by her instincts rather than overthinking, capturing Barnett at her most open. She channels her restless energy, hard-won optimism and the quiet beauty of simply being present in the moment.
In Barnettβs hands, everyday moments transform into something truly captivating. She first gained critical attention with 2013βs The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas, which helped her break into the mainstream with her 2015 debut Sometimes I Sit and Think, Sometimes I Just Sit. This album even earned a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist and is still a favourite among many. She then released the acclaimed collaborative album Lotta Sea Lice with Kurt Vile in 2017, the politically charged Tell Me How You Really Feel in 2018 and the introspective Things Take Time, Take Time in 2021. As a powerful live performer, Barnett has played major festivals like Coachella, Glastonbury, Primavera and Lollapalooza, bringing her sharp lyrics and amazing guitar skills to fans all over the world.