“Good Habits” Album Release Tour – UK

October 16th 2026
Christine Johnstone

British indie-folk group, “Good Habits” new album “Better For Now” was released on October 9th, 2026, which coincided with the first performance of their 2026 Album Release tour in Naseby, England. The nine-track album was released through Colour Plum Records and marks an exciting new chapter for the group, expanding their distinctive blend of folk, indie-pop, jazz and electronic music.

The band was founded by vocalist and cellist Bonnie Schwarz and accordionist, synthesiser player and vocalist Pete Shaw. Drummer Jen Walinetski has expanded the group’s sound, adding rhythmic drive to its adventurous arrangements. Bass guitarist and vocalist Brendan Williams also contributes to the album.

“Better for Now explores the joys and uncertainties of creative life, relationships, personal identity and the determination to keep moving forward. The songs combine thoughtful storytelling with energetic rhythms, expressive vocals and inventive instrumental textures.”

Better for Now album cover
Better for Now album cover

Track listing:

Different Eyes
What Will Become of Me?
Reading Song
Ideas
Keeping an Eye
Body of Mine
The Point of No Return
Uetze
So Easy

2026 Tour upcoming show dates:

October 16th: The Treehouse in Frome
October 17th: The Barrelhouse in Totnes
October 18th: Haywood Farm in Bodmin
October 22nd: Hare and Hounds in Birmingham
October 23rd: Yellow Arch Studios in Sheffield
November 13th: Cheltenham
November 14th: Moreton
November 15th: Bristol
November 18th: Folklore Rooms in Brighton
November 19th: Paper Dress Vintage in London
November 20th: Newton in Cartmel Village Hall in Grange-over-sands, Cumbria