Name: dirt
Brand: Hand Habits

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Bonus disc: No

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LBJ323

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Black

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Download code: Yes

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Download with Bonus Remix.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-02-19

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Standard:20

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648401032376

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1 / 7" / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Hand Habits

Genre GB

Singer Songwriter

Label GB

Saddle Creek

Meg Duffy, aka Hand Habits, is a singer, songwriter and guitarist hailing from Upstate New York. Currently based in Los Angeles, California, Hand Habits has gained recognition for their captivating musical style.
Inspired by artists such as Bedouine, Anna St. Louis, and Angelo De Augustine among others, Hand Habits crafts introspective and emotive songs that resonate with listeners. Their unique blend of folk and indie rock creates a mesmerizing sonic experience.
With influences ranging from Sharon Van Etten to Bill Callahan, Hand Habits' music delves into themes of self-discovery, love, and personal growth. Their heartfelt lyrics combined with their exceptional guitar skills make for an unforgettable live performance.

Saddle Creek is an indie rock style label based in Omaha, Nebraska. Established in 1993 by Mike Mogis and Justin Oberst, the label was originally called Lumberjack Records. However, Mogis soon passed on his role to Conor Oberst, who took over as the head of the company. With a focus on independent music and a passion for supporting emerging artists, Saddle Creek has become a prominent name in the music industry.
Over the years, Saddle Creek has been home to various talented musicians and bands, including Bright Eyes, Cursive, and The Faint. Known for their unique sound and authentic approach to music-making, these artists have helped shape the label's identity.
With its headquarters in Omaha, Saddle Creek continues to be at the forefront of indie rock music. Their dedication to fostering creativity and providing a platform for up-and-coming talent makes them a respected authority in the industry.

dirt is the latest EP from Hand Habits, the songwriting project of Meg Duffy. Comprised of two songs, “4th of july,” a simmering swell of chaos and beauty and “i believe in you,” a favorite of Duffy’s from the Neil Young canon, the EP finds the songwriter exploring themes of growth and finding ways to let go of the parts of their past that no longer serve them.

dirt showcases an artist returning to the fertile creative ground of their home. However, this time around home-recording didn’t necessarily mean working in isolation. Duffy had relocated to a shared living situation in Los Angeles with musicians Sasami Ashworh and Kyle Thomas (King Tuff), which also housed Thomas’ studio. The resulting songs showcase this creatively collaborative environment, with Ashworh co-producing the lead single and Thomas co-producing “i believe in you.” Such is the strength of this relationship, in fact, that this new single just may serve as a bridge toward a greater body of work the three will ultimately create together. The resulting EP illuminates the songwriter’s attempts to evolve beyond the confines of their past. As they put it, “‘4th of july’ feels like trying again, rolling around in the wreckage of the past and finding new ways out of the maze of memory.” The sonic texture of the song complements this lyrical journey, with a simple and sparse introduction marked by a slow burn crescendo hinting at the rupture to come, followed by an ecstatic wail of transcendent emotion. Fittingly, it concludes with a reprise of the beginning but this time altered by new sounds, suggesting a new perspective. Similarly, Duffy breathes new life into the Young staple, adding a foreboding weight and impact to the long-familiar words. For Duffy, the process of recording and the song’s themes of growth through trust dovetailed perfectly.

dirt

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