Modern Rituals is the fourth studio album by Australian folk musician Celia Pavey (the third under the name Vera Blue). Announced in June 2026 alongside the single "Rituals", the album was released on 21 August 2026.
Pavey said "Each album I write, for me, is a form of healing. This album is more about awareness and looking at myself from a bird's eye view, without needing to fix or change anything. It's very much just about witnessing myself."
The album follows eight rituals and eight identities told through eight songs. It was supported by an Australian tour through August 2026.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rituals" |
| Lachlan Bostock | 2:29 |
| 2. | "Brittle Wings" |
|
| 3:35 |
| 3. | "Maze" |
| 3:37 | |
| 4. | "Go Lucky" |
|
| 3:36 |
| 5. | "Imprints" |
| Lionel Crasta | 3:08 |
| 6. | "In My Head" |
| timfromthehouse | 3:14 |
| 7. | "In the Corner" |
|
| 3:08 |
| 8. | "Parallel Desire" |
|
| 2:40 |
| Total length: | 25:27 | |||
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA) | 12 |
