indie-folk band Steady Habits, led by New England native Sean Duggan, returns with their heartfelt new single ‘Deviate’ on May 30th. ‘Deviate’ explores themes of self-discovery and identity, a thoughtful follow-up to the grittier 90s rock-inspired lead single ‘Stay’.

About the song, Duggan shares:

‘I wish I heard this when I was a young queer kid, growing up in New Haven, CT. I had this untethered desire to explore my femininity. I played with my friend’s barbies, envied their princess dresses, sketched ball gowns I hoped to wear one day. I came out as gay much later in my life, but long before I was called a sissy or believed that I’d burn in hell for my feelings, I never questioned what I was drawn to. This song is a love letter to that younger version of me, and to that are growing up in a world that is eroding freedoms to explore and express who they are. The LGBTQ+ community have long been labelled as deviants. This song reclaims that word as a badge of pride.’

Steady Habits have been making waves in the independent music scene, recently highlighted as a “Best of UK Country & Americana 2024” by Holler. Their electric live performances and evocative songwriting have earned them showcases at major events like the 2025 Americana Music Week in London. The band has also shared stages with artists such as The Hanging Stars, Our Man in the Field, and Morganway, and graced festivals including Black Deer, Truck Festival, and The Long Road Festival, where they are set to return for 2025.

The upcoming album was engineered by Chris Barker (Premium Leisure) and co-produced by James Wyatt (Sloe Flower Studios), capturing the raw, heartfelt songwriting and lush instrumentation that have become a Steady Habits signature.

Credits

Co-Produced by James Wyatt & Sean Duggan

Engineered by James Wyatt

Cathy Ife - Acoustic Guitar

Joe Coombs - Electric Guiter Guitar

Jim Hollands - Banjo

Sean Duggan - Acoustic guitar, Vocals, Harmonica

Live dates

https://www.steadyhabitsmusic.com/live-dates

23rd May, The Sound Lounge, London, United Kingdom*

26th May, The Library, Oxford, United Kingdom +

27th May, The Crescent, York, United Kingdom*

28th May, The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, United Kingdom*

29th May, Wrecking Ball, Hull, United Kingdom*

30th May, Arlington Arts, Newbury, United Kingdom*

1st June, Square Tower, Portsmouth, United Kingdom*

8th June, The Live Room, Saltaire, United Kingdom*

25th June, Acapella Studio, Cardiff, United Kingdom*

8th-10th August, Lakefest, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

22-24th August, The Long Road Festival 2025 Bottesford, United Kingdom

*(solo) - supporting Demi Marriner

+(solo) supporting Toria Wooff