the alabama shakes.

when i first heard brittany howard's voice on npr, i was so taken aback that i stopped what i was doing to devote my full attention to a voice and melody that sent shivers down my spine.  i first thought it was a song from the 60's that i had never heard, but i was so surprised when i learned that she leads the band, the alabama shakes, who are relatively new.  there have been many pop tarts singers who have come along and taken over the airwaves, but lack authenticity, soul, genuine bonafide talent and guts to bare.  at only 22-years-old, her voice cuts through to your core, and backed by an incredible band that naturally fuses their southern roots of rock 'n roll, soul, and the blues--the alabama shakes are the antidote to inauthentic musicians.  i haven't been this excited about a voice like hers since janis joplin.  it's true.  there is something really special about them and their raw unedited talent.  their album doesn't come out until april, but their ep can be downloaded for $4 here.  skip that latte today, and support musicians as good as they are!

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