diff --git a/.release-please-manifest.json b/.release-please-manifest.json
index c4ddc74..c3f1463 100644
--- a/.release-please-manifest.json
+++ b/.release-please-manifest.json
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 {
-  ".": "1.1.1"
+  ".": "1.2.0"
 }
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index ba0690e..ea0a1ae 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,31 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## [1.2.0](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/compare/v1.1.1...v1.2.0) (2026-05-19)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* **community:** wire up GitHub Discussions foundations (closes [#49](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/issues/49)) ([#58](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/issues/58)) ([2a8cdeb](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/commit/2a8cdebb328856bd70eaa5b861fdac22bb295a09))
+* **config:** add Codacy configuration and update .gitignore for AI rules ([eeae442](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/commit/eeae4424c454693cefa8b8d79624fd3155653cd8))
+* **db:** self-heal migration checksum drift from line-ending changes ([e1773f6](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/commit/e1773f6f464b20dafb47bd3c77f22e7359eb8545))
+* **readme:** add Codacy badge for code quality in README ([0a81bea](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/commit/0a81beae533b6c16e564bd771bdf4a9ecc9f938e))
+* **ui:** persistent zoom level with VS Code style shortcuts ([#66](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/issues/66)) ([0bc07c9](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/commit/0bc07c9795d9bdf93b54edb8fb5d20762bcb4728))
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* **artists:** surface local sidecar images on the main Artists grid (closes [#50](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/issues/50)) ([#60](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/issues/60)) ([77bad0a](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/commit/77bad0a387dcf9c78ba6afedb898f3c196e00696))
+* **db:** pre-count newlines for lf_to_crlf exact capacity ([dcf584f](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/commit/dcf584f96521930cf6ee830174b9ace3c3a3528f))
+* **deps:** update typescript-eslint to version 8.59.4 ([d826129](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/commit/d82612957a7454b0115c5251abdb63f3b14570f1))
+* **immersive:** cap cover so the layout fits 1080p without overlap ([#64](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/issues/64)) ([5207028](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/commit/5207028be5e7cea7aca760980d65016989d3cc81))
+* **layout:** tighten chrome density for 1080p ([#54](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/issues/54) D) ([#65](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/issues/65)) ([d6c4642](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/commit/d6c4642b55e9f36707357cf0f127d9a5f9e84458))
+* **player:** prevent native drag from hijacking the volume slider ([bf9b750](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/commit/bf9b750b05cdf34309dee27a5dd07142749200d9))
+* post-release UX cleanup (lyrics feedback, version labels, dead button) ([#44](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/issues/44)) ([d548516](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/commit/d548516ead1ef8f341ef936bb467388f5742a1c9))
+* **readme:** reposition Codacy badge for improved visibility ([e20ff42](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/commit/e20ff42a2596865bf191d7de965a2ea4299cc2b1))
+* **sidebar:** give Ma musique + Playlists a shared scroll at 1080p ([#63](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/issues/63)) ([275d37d](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/commit/275d37df499e37ca2f03d96d0f0fee2f815b5ae4))
+* **sort:** correct direction labels and 'Recently added' wording (closes [#51](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/issues/51), [#52](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/issues/52)) ([#59](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/issues/59)) ([5d1bfbf](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/commit/5d1bfbf8d1b90b2cc7a828d3a67531a4a399bbe2))
+* **ui:** open cover/artist lightbox on single click ([#67](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/issues/67)) ([40ec867](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/commit/40ec8671c829eef69c5f55f8faf8fdde8d453b58))
+
 ## [1.1.1](https://github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/compare/v1.1.0...v1.1.1) (2026-05-18)
 
 ### Bug Fixes
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 87641f1..3fd8f56 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 </p>
 
 <p align="center">
-  <img src="https://img.shields.io/static/v1?label=version&message=1.1.1&color=emerald&style=flat-square" alt="Version" /> <!-- x-release-please-version -->
+  <img src="https://img.shields.io/static/v1?label=version&message=1.2.0&color=emerald&style=flat-square" alt="Version" /> <!-- x-release-please-version -->
   <img src="https://img.shields.io/github/downloads/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow/total?style=flat-square&color=emerald&label=downloads" alt="Downloads" />
   <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/tauri-2.11-blue?style=flat-square&logo=tauri" alt="Tauri 2" />
   <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/react-19-61dafb?style=flat-square&logo=react" alt="React 19" />
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 781b490..29ac833 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "waveflow",
   "private": true,
-  "version": "1.1.1",
+  "version": "1.2.0",
   "type": "module",
   "license": "GPL-3.0",
   "scripts": {
diff --git a/src-tauri/Cargo.toml b/src-tauri/Cargo.toml
index 3e48558..4f4e029 100644
--- a/src-tauri/Cargo.toml
+++ b/src-tauri/Cargo.toml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 [package]
 name = "waveflow"
-version = "1.1.1"
+version = "1.2.0"
 description = "Local music player for desktop — Spotify-inspired UI, real-time audio engine, your files stay on your machine."
 authors = ["InstaZDLL <github.105mh@8shield.net>"]
 edition = "2021"
diff --git a/src-tauri/tauri.conf.json b/src-tauri/tauri.conf.json
index 03a7633..25efe08 100644
--- a/src-tauri/tauri.conf.json
+++ b/src-tauri/tauri.conf.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "$schema": "https://schema.tauri.app/config/2",
   "productName": "WaveFlow",
-  "version": "1.1.1",
+  "version": "1.2.0",
   "identifier": "app.waveflow",
   "build": {
     "beforeDevCommand": "bun run dev",