Alabama Shakes Release First New Song in Decade

Alabama Shakes has released their first new song in a decade, titled "Another Life," marking their return since the 2015 album Sound & Color and their debut single on Island Records. The track, recorded at Nashville's Sound Emporium Studios and produced alongside Shawn Everett, reflects themes of past and present lives, choices, and enduring connections, as explained by frontwoman Brittany Howard. The band, consisting of Howard, Heath Fogg, and Zac Cockrell, reunited after an official hiatus starting in 2018 and have been touring North America since September 2025, with stops in major cities and festivals. Unlike typical reunion acts relying solely on nostalgia, Alabama Shakes have evolved their sound by blending retro soul influences with grander sonic ambitions and experimental elements. Howard's solo work during the band's hiatus has further shaped their current musical approach. Fans can expect more new music, including a much-anticipated third studio album, as the band continues their comeback.