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Being ‘happily stranded’ in New Zealand in 2020 launched Good Habits’ full-time musical adventure, and their joyous genre-fusion has received international critical acclaim, cementing them as rising stars in the UK indie-folk scene. Including performances at Glastonbury and WOMAD; tours throughout the UK, EU and Australasia; and a Top 40 Folk Charts album.
Originally a duo composed of Bonnie Schwarz (cello + vocals) and Pete Shaw (accordion + synths + perc), Good Habits mix revved-up virtuosity, harmony, and vivid storytelling into an action-packed narrative of genre-bending goodness. In 2025, Good Habits evolve into a trio, welcoming drummer Jenny Walinetski (Miles Kane) into the band. This addition brings a high-energy, full-band sound, pushing their indie-folk fusion into dynamic new territory.
After bringing Good Habits home to the UK at the end of 2021, the band has built an ever-growing, loyal fanbase through award-winning performances and a relentless touring schedule. Their latest album Quarter-Life (2024), charted in the Top 40 Official Folk Charts and received multiple 5* reviews and radio play across BBC Radio, Songlines, and internationally.
Links:
goodhabitsband.com
facebook.com/goodhabitsband
instagram.com/goodhabitsband
open.spotify.com/artist/6bgYtMpT4KI6q3y3p056Rl
youtube.com/@goodhabitsband
Press:
"Pinpoint precision vocals, hard-rocking accordion, and great acoustic grooves. English folk musicianship at its 21st-century best." ~ Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6 Music
"Full of devil-may-care contagious passion." ~ The Morning Star (5 Stars)
"Captivating" ~ Songlines (4 Stars)
"An infectious energy and joy that’s impossible to resist" ~ Folk Radio UK
"Revved up folkies with great energy and spirit" ~ 13th Floor (5 Stars)
"Pete's the palest man I've ever met" ~ Lenny Henry
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