Hand Habits is the project of Meg Duffy, a Los Angeles-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for their emotionally resonant songwriting and genre-shifting guitar work. On Blue Reminder—their most sonically expansive and emotionally direct record to date—Duffy leans into themes of commitment, vulnerability, and self-acceptance. Co-produced with Joseph Lorge and tracked live with a stellar cast of collaborators (including Blake Mills, Gregory Uhlmann, and members of Perfume Genius), the album trades insular introspection for dynamic, guitar-forward arrangements that recall the likes of Aimee Mann or Neko Case, all while staying deeply personal and queer at its core.
While Blue Reminder contains its share of love songs, Duffy approaches romance with nuance, using moments of tenderness and fear to explore what it means to show up as your fullest self. Tracks like “Dead Rat” and the title track capture the delicate tension between joy and anxiety—between the thrill of connection and the fear of losing it. In a time when queer and trans people are increasingly under attack, Duffy sees this record as a form of resistance: a celebration of healthy relationships, chosen family, and the radical act of living openly. Blue Reminder is not just a document of becoming—it’s a reminder that the dream is still possible.