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Courtney Barnett lets instinct lead the way on ‘Creature of Habit’
Written in the wake of relocation and reflection, Courtney Barnett’s new album finds her trusting the subconscious - and a well-timed mantis.
Mar 27, 2026 • 11:03 AM
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READ MORE ABOUT COURTNEY BARNETTREAD MORE ABOUT COURTNEY BARNETTREAD MORE ABOUT COURTNEY BARNETTREAD MORE ABOUT COURTNEY BARNETTREAD MORE ABOUT COURTNEY BARNETTREAD MORE ABOUT COURTNEY BARNETTWritten in the wake of relocation and reflection, Courtney Barnett’s new album finds her trusting the subconscious - and a well-timed mantis.
It’s still recognisably Barnett - observational, dryly funny, emotionally candid - but presented through a process that feels newly energising.
Fourth record 'Creature of Habit' is out later this week.
The North American tour kicks off in Austin, TX, in May 2026.
She's set to perform the new track on The Tonight Show.
She'll play the shows while in the UK with Foo Fighters.
She's shared three singles from the record.
She'll play Manchester, Brighton and London.
The two shows form part of The Rolling Stone's 60th anniversary tour.