OK, we’re admittedly a few days late on this, but earlier this week the internet was abuzz as the Alabama Shakes stopped by TBS’s Conan to make their late-night debut. The band, which you’re going to be hearing about a lot in the coming weeks and months, will release their debut album Boys & Girls on April 10 via ATO Records. Fronted by the charismatic and booming voiced Brittany Howard, the Shakes play a fiery blend of vintage Southern soul that sounds something like Janis Joplin meets Aretha Franklin as backed by Booker T. & MG’s and the Allman Brothers. The band performed a pair of songs for Conan, let’s check out their web exclusive – I Ain’t The Same…

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Jeff joined the Hidden Track team full-time in 2008 and helps guide the site in his role as Managing Editor and Social Media Coordinator. Each week Jeff pens Pullin' 'Tubes, Tour Dates and Bloggy Goodness in addition to features, video posts and more. Jeff is a graduate of The George Washington University ('98), with a degree in Journalism, and has worked in the media and technology industry for the likes of MTV, VH1, A&E and Joost.

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