Not long after we introduced the Shakes, they changed their name to Alabama Shakes, blew up in the press, and seemed eager to brush off the retro-soul label. A 2012 Zeppelin cover drove the point home further that this is a rock band, through and through, bound to subvert expectations. Well, here’s our first taste of the second record — or, as I’d … Read more
We’ve seen Alabama Shakes bring the house down in full-band, electric form live and on their studio debut, Boys & Girls, but a stripped-down acoustic set from two members of the breakout group is a bit harder to come by. Enter la Blogothèque, one of the best producers of this type of fare, for which frontwoman Brittany … Read more
When it comes to official videos, Alabama Shakes cut to the chase by putting their undeniable stage chemistry on display. In fact, these in-studio performances are so consistent with the spirit of the Shakes’ debut LP, it can take a second to notice everything’s live. “Hold On” (and the whole session it was plucked from) … Read more