Courtney Barnett Plays In Brooklyn

In this closing segment of All of It, host Alison Stewart highlights Australian musician Courtney Barnett's upcoming performance at Brooklyn's King's Theatre, following the release of her new album, Creature of Habit. Barnett discusses her move from Melbourne to Los Angeles, particularly her transformative year in Joshua Tree, where she wrote much of the album. She reflects on the contrast between the quiet, confined energy of her last album—created during COVID lockdown—and the expansive, loud, and cathartic creative process of this new work. A pivotal moment during the writing of 'Mantis' involved a chance encounter with a praying mantis, which she interpreted as a spiritual sign that helped her overcome creative block. Barnett also shares her deep inspiration from artist Georgia O'Keeffe, whose life and aesthetic influenced the album’s visual and emotional tone, including her visit to O’Keeffe’s home at Ghost Ranch. She reflects on closing her long-running independent label, Milk Records, after 13 years, citing the need to fully dedicate herself to her art without the burden of running a business. The episode closes with a preview of the track 'Sight Unseen,' featuring Waxahachie, and a reminder of the album’s release on Mom & Pop Records.