Hand Habits "Blue Reminder" Smashing Pumpkins "Mayonaise Dream" the record's style—both lyrically and

the record's style—both lyrically and compositionally—saw the band returning to their roots

filled with singalong hooks and buzzing performances

"Oppressed in all three/In addition to lack of unity

Housed in a tri-fold jacket and polybagged

produced by Moreland and mixed by Tchad Blake (The Black Keys

Hand Habits "Blue Reminder" Smashing Pumpkins "Mayonaise Dream" the record's style—both lyrically andMeg Duffy of Hand Habits wrote new album Blue Reminder as a reaction to what one does when happiness actually comes knocking. After years of collaborating and touring with musicians like Kevin Morby and Perfume Genius, Duffy still draws on the solace of that community, but takes center stage, with their most assured, classic songwriting yet against a backstop of nuanced instrumentation and moving testimony. The record is a celebration of commitment: