Courtney Barnett One Thing At A Time: New Single & 2026 Tour Dates

Courtney Barnett is back, and if you’ve been following her journey from Melbourne’s DIY scene to the sun-soaked chaos of Los Angeles, her latest single “One Thing At A Time” feels like a major turning point. It’s the final taste we’re getting of her fourth album, Creature of Habit, and it’s a total trip.

Here’s why this track is currently stuck on repeat and what it means for Courtney’s 2026 era.

The Sound: A Collaboration We Didn’t Know We Needed

The biggest surprise here? The bassline. Courtney teamed up with Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and his “muscular,” driving groove gives the track a physical energy that feels brand new for her.

Produced by long-time collaborator Stella Mozgawa alongside John Congleton, the song starts with that classic, conversational Courtney stroll but quickly shifts gears. It builds into this massive, five-minute journey that culminates in a three-minute guitar solo. It’s messy, it’s loud, and it’s a reminder that she’s still one of the most exciting guitarists working today.

The Story: “I’m Ready For A Change”

Courtney has always been the patron saint of overthinkers, and “One Thing At A Time” tackles that head-on. Written in the wake of her move to LA and the bittersweet closing of her label, Milk! Records, the song is about the friction of starting over.

When she drops the line “I’m ready for a change” near the end, it feels like a genuine moment of catharsis. It’s the sound of someone finally exhaling after holding their breath for a long time.

Creature of Habit Tracklist

If this single is any indication, the full album (dropping March 27, 2026) is going to be a wild ride. Here’s the lineup:

  1. Stay In Your Lane

  2. Wonder

  3. Site Unseen (feat. Waxahatchee)

  4. Mostly Patient

  5. One Thing At A Time

  6. Mantis

  7. Sugar Plum

  8. Same

  9. Great Advice

  10. Another Beautiful Day

The Visuals & Tour

The music video, directed by Lance Bangs, captures the vibe perfectly. It’s filmed in LA and features Courtney shredding a “Slash-style” solo in the Hollywood Hills while the world basically falls apart around her. It’s funny, surreal, and very her.

She’s also hitting the road this summer. If you want to catch that solo live, here are a few key dates:

  • May 1: Austin, TX @ Radio/East (with Truman Sinclair)

  • May 9: Brooklyn, NY @ Kings Theatre (with Momma)

  • Aug 29: Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium (with Zoh Amba)

Final Take: “One Thing At A Time” isn’t just another indie-pop song. It’s a masterclass in how to evolve your sound without losing the personality that made people fall in love with your music in the first place.

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