Alabama Shakes

There were definitely fewer dry eyes in the house at the 2013 Grammys following the all-star tribute to Levon Helm, the late drummer-singer of the classic rock group the Band. Easily one of the most moving performances of the night, the run-through of the Band's 'The Weight' (really, was there any other choice?) featured legends like Elton John, T-Bone Burnett and Mavis Staples alongisde relative

Alabama Shakes barnstorm the 'SNL' stage on Feb. 16. L.A. buzz band Bleached has booked a tour in support of their debut, 'Ride Your Heart.'

The inaugural Bottle Rock Music & Arts Festival is set to take place in California's Napa Valley from May 10-12. The three-day affair features Alabama Shakes, the Black Keys, the Flaming Lips and more.

Touring is tough business, what with the extended periods away from home and long rides in cramped quarters, among other hassles, and it's even tougher when you have to deal with ancillary nonsense -- like getting mugged. Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes, easily one of the biggest buzz bands of 2012, was robbed at gunpoint in Nashville after playing a show at Ghot Wingz on Saturday (Dec. 15.) Rea

Alabama Shakes shake it up in the studio in their new video for the soulful 'I Ain't the Same,' the latest single off their debut album, 'Boys & Girls,' which dropped last spring. The band plays it straight in the clip, which features grainy footage of them performing in Kinks classic rocker Ray Davies' Konk studios.

Garage-soul quartet Alabama Shakes, whose 'Boys and Girls' was one of the most talked-about debut albums in recent memory, walked away with the Emerging Artist of the Year prize at the 11th annual Americana Music Awards last night (Sept. 12). The ceremony was held at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

We'll admit it, when 'Hold On' came out earlier this year, we were blown away. The first single from the much-hyped Alabama Shakes had all the traits of a indie hit -- immediacy, a fierce melody and danceability -- and still managed to sound exactly as the Shakes were described. But could they do it again, or had  Alabama's finest already put their best foot forward? In other words, 'Hold On' almo

The award for coming-out-of-nowhere goes to Alabama Shakes, whose southern-fried blues rock vibrates with authenticity and emotion. They became the hot new thing after SXSW, and ‘Boys and Girls’ only grows better with each listen. Brittany Howard’s powerful voice is one of a kind, as gruff and sweet as her Alabama home.

A range of rock acts, from been-a-thing-forever Primus, still-a-huge thing Dave Matthews, to just-became-a-thing Alabama Shakes, have contributed songs to 'Turn the Tide,' a charity album released as companion to 'Last Call at the Oasis,' a documentary investigating the global water crisis. Grab the record here for a donation of at least $1, and watch a trailer of the film below.

As Alabama Shakes continue to remain one of the most talked-about new bands around, they're starting to experience the benefits of their newfound fame. In a recent interview on their current European tour, lead singer Brittany Howard opens up about the changes stardom has brought them.