Vera Blue - Modern Rituals

Modern Rituals is the fourth studio album by Australian singer songwriter Vera Blue, released in August 2026 via Island Records.

Modern Rituals is Vera Blue’s most personal album to date, inspired by Celia Pavey’s realisation that her artist identity and true self are one and the same. Across the record, she explores themes of identity, self-discovery, anxiety, self-sabotage, and personal growth.

Blending electronic, pop, and cinematic influences, the album captures the cycles of the human experience, encouraging listeners to embrace both light and darkness as part of an ongoing journey of self-understanding.

Created across multiple writing sessions in Australia and Los Angeles, as well as through solo writing at home, Celia draws inspiration from artists as varied as Madonna, Nine Inch Nails, Aurora and Enya. Her remarkable vocal performance moves effortlessly across each track, navigating lush electronica, industrial dance textures, and shimmering 2000s-inspired pop with confidence and precision.

With more than 500 million global streams, multiple ARIA Award nominations, and 12 Platinum and Gold ARIA accreditations, Vera Blue has become one of Australia’s most celebrated contemporary artists. Having sold out five national tours, she continues to push the boundaries of her artistry with every release.

To support Modern Rituals, Vera Blue will embark on a national Australian tour in August.

This album is a limited edition on transparent smokey blue coloured vinyl housed in a single pocket sleeve with a printed inner sleeve, pressed in New Zealand via Island Records.