2000s Rock Band Announces First Album in 11 Years
There's no better feeling than when you're favorite band announces new music, especially after a long hiatus without a fresh LP to indulge in.
After an 11-year wait, Alabama Shakes have announced their upcoming album, I Must Be Dreaming, set to be released on Aug. 28 via Island.
The beloved rock band, which went on hiatus in 2018, has been slowly trickling out new music, with the two singles of the forthcoming album having been released over the last few months. Last summer, the group dropped "Another Life," their first original track in 10 years, and "American Dream" followed in Apr. 2026.
"There's a double meaning to it," lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Brittany Howard said in a statement, explaining the title of their third studio album. "It could be saying, 'I must be dreaming, because the world is so f---ing crazy right now.' But it could also mean, 'I must be dreaming, because the world is so incredibly beautiful.' Both those things can be true at once."
On June 10, the band will release the third single from I Must Be Dreaming, titled "I Feel Hope Coming". Howard said that the latest single pays homage to the "younger generation," and the hope that they bring during turbulent times.
Howard continued, "They can see through all the political lies - that song's about holding onto that hope, and refusing to give up."
Guitarist Heath Fogg added: "I'm really happy that song exists. It came from such a joyful moment of collaboration, and exemplifies everything I love about this band being reborn."
Later this month, the Grammy Award-winning three-piece continue their much-anticipated tour, stopping at major cities across the U.S. and North America. The tour kicked off in Richmond, VA on April 16, playing both newer hits and the old classics. During the upcoming leg, which resumes in Tacoma, WA on July 24, the rockers may debut some of the brand new tracks from I Must Be Dreaming.
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This story was originally published July 7, 2026 at 9:57 AM.