Alabama Shakes to Release I Must Be Dreaming on Aug 28

The Grammy-winning blues-rock trio Alabama Shakes will release their long-awaited third studio album, "I Must Be Dreaming," on August 28, marking their first full-length record in over a decade. The album, their follow-up to 2015's "Sound & Color," will be released through Island Records.

The band, which reunited to begin writing in late 2024, recorded the project in Nashville at Sound Emporium Studios and Blackbird Studio with six-time Grammy-winning producer Shawn Everett. The album blends soulful, psychedelic sounds and explores themes of love, life, death, human connection, and the challenges of modern life. Frontwoman Brittany Howard explained the album's title carries a dual meaning, reflecting both the chaos and the beauty of the contemporary world.

To preview the release, the band has shared a teaser trailer and will issue a third single, "I Feel Hope Coming," on Friday, July 10. The track follows previously unveiled singles "American Dream" and "Another Life." Howard said the new song is inspired by the younger generation's clarity and is about holding onto hope. Guitarist Heath Fogg described its creation as a joyful moment of collaboration that exemplifies the band...