diff --git a/qtractor.spec b/qtractor.spec
index 608e4cb..23a1745 100644
--- a/qtractor.spec
+++ b/qtractor.spec
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 Name:          qtractor
-Version:       1.5.2
+Version:       1.5.3
 Epoch:         1
 Release:       1mamba
 Summary:       A MIDI/Audio multi-track sequencer
@@ -129,6 +129,9 @@ fi
 %doc LICENSE
 
 %changelog
+* Mon Feb 10 2025 Automatic Build System <autodist@openmamba.org> 1.5.3-1mamba
+- automatic version update by autodist
+
 * Sat Jan 18 2025 Automatic Build System <autodist@openmamba.org> 1.5.2-1mamba
 - automatic version update by autodist