LOS ANGELES—Australian guitar hero Courtney Barnett has released a new single. It is titled “One Thing At A Time.” The song explores the profound realization that humans can only do one thing at a time. Barnett reportedly experienced this epiphany while attempting to simultaneously tune her guitar and drink a lukewarm latte. The single drops ahead of her new album, *Creature Of Habit*. Barnett moved to Los Angeles last year. She previously resided in Melbourne. Her new album was recorded in a garage.
Existential Dread in Song Form
The track “One Thing At A Time” features Barnett’s signature deadpan delivery. It explores the limitations of human cognition. “I used to think I could multitask,” Barnett stated. She is a songwriter and guitarist. “Then I tried to chew gum and walk. It was a disaster.” The song’s minimalist arrangement reflects this theme. It features only a single guitar line. It was played one note at a time. This is a departure from her previous work. It reflects her newfound focus. This focus is on doing just one thing. Barnett discovered this profound truth. It changed her approach to music. It also changed her approach to life. She now plans her days meticulously. Each activity gets its own time slot. This includes breathing. It also includes blinking.
New Album Promises More Focus
Barnett’s upcoming album, *Creature Of Habit*, is expected to delve further into this theme. Early single “Stay In Your Lane” also hinted at this. It discouraged deviation from a singular path. Another track, “Site Unseen,” featured a collaborator. It was Waxahatchee. The collaboration was carefully managed. Each artist recorded their parts separately. They did this one after the other. Barnett explained her creative process. “It’s about embracing the single,” she said. She is a rock musician. “Why do ten things poorly? Do one thing well.” This philosophy is also reflected in her daily life. She now eats one meal a day. She wears one outfit a week. She listens to one song repeatedly. That song is not “One Thing At A Time.” She needs a break from that. For more on Barnett’s artistic journey, visit her official website.
At press time, Barnett was reportedly considering taking a single step. She was unsure if she could manage it with her current focus.
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