diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 6ff4bc05..774a3fe5 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,3 +1,10 @@
+## [1.7.4](https://code.castopod.org/adaures/castopod/compare/v1.7.3...v1.7.4) (1/3/2024)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- **media:** add missing HEAD route for static assets served with S3
+  ([b61a32c](https://code.castopod.org/adaures/castopod/commit/b61a32c8a9b10e129666804d533487430ce7432c))
+
 ## [1.7.3](https://code.castopod.org/adaures/castopod/compare/v1.7.2...v1.7.3) (12/21/2023)
 
 ### Bug Fixes
diff --git a/app/Config/Constants.php b/app/Config/Constants.php
index 40926367..ebdb4807 100644
--- a/app/Config/Constants.php
+++ b/app/Config/Constants.php
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ declare(strict_types=1);
  |
  | NOTE: this constant is updated upon release with Continuous Integration.
  */
-defined('CP_VERSION') || define('CP_VERSION', '1.7.3');
+defined('CP_VERSION') || define('CP_VERSION', '1.7.4');
 
 /*
  | --------------------------------------------------------------------
diff --git a/composer.json b/composer.json
index e61b36e0..0fdcfb62 100644
--- a/composer.json
+++ b/composer.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "adaures/castopod",
-  "version": "1.7.3",
+  "version": "1.7.4",
   "type": "project",
   "description": "Castopod is an open-source hosting platform made for podcasters who want engage and interact with their audience.",
   "homepage": "https://castopod.org",
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index cb6e1109..a585193f 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "castopod",
-  "version": "1.7.3",
+  "version": "1.7.4",
   "description": "Castopod Host is an open-source hosting platform made for podcasters who want engage and interact with their audience.",
   "private": true,
   "license": "AGPL-3.0-or-later",