We’ve seen them tear the roof off Stubb’s, a record store, and wherever their EP might be played, but here’s a more subdued side to Alabama Shakes: Presumably set to appear on this spring’s debut full-length, “Boys and Girls” finds Brittany Howard and Co. in familiar soulful territory, yet this time for some tender reflection … Read more
The Alabama Shakes have come a long way since we happened upon a pair of stunning unreleased tunes over the summer. Now the Athens, AL quartet have released a debut EP, signed to Rough Trade, and taken their live show to venues across the country (including a gig at Jack White’s Third Man Records). Frontwoman … Read more
We’ve raved about a recent live clip and a pair of early cuts, but now you can pick up or stream the Alabama Shakes’ 4-track debut in all its soulful, tight-knit and occasionally unwound rock glory. I can’t wait to follow this quartet as they blow up over the next year or so. Give it … Read more