Hand Habits Unveils Music Video For “Private Life”

Though their work often features folky arrangements and occasional synthesizers, Hand Habits—aka Meg Duffy—has opted for a stark, piano-driven melody (courtesy of Ethan Gruska) on their tender new single “Private Life.” In a solemn moment of reflection, Duffy considers how they might continue occupying the space of a bygone loved one. “You, the one who loved so fearlessly / Watch you burn up in the summer glow / I was on the roof sweeping your gutters clean / Always admiring you, above and below,” they sing.

“Private Life” marks Duffy’s second teaser release ahead of their forthcoming EP Sugar the Bruise, which arrives June 16 via Fat Possum Records and is the follow-up to their 2021 Hand Habits album Fun House. Coinciding with the EP will be a run of show dates beginning in May.

Watch the music video for “Private Life” and check out Hand Habits’ upcoming tour itinerary below.

Hand Habits’ Upcoming Tour Dates:
5/3 – Solvang, CA @ Solvang Festival Theater *
5/19-21: Big Sur, CA @ Hipnic – SOLD OUT
6/15 – Healdsburg, CA @ Little Saint ^
6/17 – Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios ^
6/18 – Vancouver, BC @ The Cobalt ^
6/20 – Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern ^
6/22 – San Francisco, CA @ The Chapel ^
6/24 – Los Angeles, CA @ Barnsdall Gallery Theatre ^
9/30 – Montreal, QC @ Théâtre Rialto (Pop Montreal)
10/15 – Bristol, UK @ The Louisiana
10/16 – London, UK @ Omeara
10/17 – Manchester, UK @ Gullivers
10/18 – Leeds, UK @ Mill Hill Chapel
10/19 – Glasgow, UK @ Hug & Pint
* w/ Tegan & Sara
^ w/ Gregory Uhlmann