diff --git a/songkick-transport.gemspec b/songkick-transport.gemspec
index 57ba37f..f81d89b 100644
--- a/songkick-transport.gemspec
+++ b/songkick-transport.gemspec
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 Gem::Specification.new do |s|
   s.name                  = "songkick-transport"
-  s.version               = "1.7.0"
+  s.version               = "1.8.0"
   s.license               = "MIT"
   s.summary               = "HTTP client abstraction for service clients"
   s.description           = "HTTP client abstraction for service clients"