Alabama Shakes set to release album!

I have been eagerly awaiting the news on this album release and its just in..Alabama-based roots-rock quartet Alabama Shakes, are set to release its debut album, Boys & Girls, on April 10th via ATO Records, and you can listen to the first single "Hold On" below.

What is so darn special about this band?.... well they have a kick ass Singer-guitarist 'Brittany Howard' who's deeply emotive vocals are part of what has helped this band turn so many heads. 

We are not the only ones shouting out loud about this band either..Alabama Shakes have been getting plenty of outside encouragement, too. They're kicking off a series of live 7" releases from Jack White's Third Man Records with a two-song single, recorded last fall at Third Man's Nashville studio and arriving later this month. The band is set to make its TV debut on February 7 onConan, We reckon a Jools performance won't be too far after..

As for Boys & Girls, Alabama Shakes recorded the album at the Bomb Shelter in Nashville, producing and mixing it themselves. The crew promise "swampy dirty South rock, blues, and soul delivered with punk rock fervor." Check out the track list below, and visit Alabama Shakes' Facebook page for tour dates.

1. "Hold On"
2. "I Found You"
3. "Hang Loose"
4. "Rise To The Sun"
5. "You Ain't Alone"
6. "Goin' to the Party"
7. "Heartbreake"r
8. "Boys & Girls"
9. "Be Mine"
10. "I Ain't The Same"
11. "On Your Way"

Tracks to check out

This is a compelling and beautiful song from one of Ireland's finest; Eleanor McEvoy. With its simple acoustic arrangement, driven by the piano and soft heart-felt vocals, it is simply stunning..

Wonder Villains: Ferrari

Lets face it each year there is a break through act that emerges and pounces on the scene with a rather loud or progressive bang. We think Wonder Villains will be 2012's... Sugar coated and fresh out of school, they are set on taking over the world with their sparkly-infectious-pop-gems. Such as new single 'Ferrari'

If you are into Acoustic ballads that'll warm the aul cockels of your heart look no further. As Winter leaves us and Spring approaches with Valentines day's impending Loved up atmosphere, you should check out Robb Murphys track (which we highlighted here before) 'Love In Abundance', it's just so gorgeous, but check it out yourself..

Holy shepherds pie Batman! 'Local Superhero’, the latest music video from Northern Irish Pop Rock act Window Seats, has been selected for broadcast across Europe on MTV Rocks, the 24-hour alternative music channel operated by MTV Networks. It has also been named BBC Big Screens National Film of the Week—which is massive kudos to the band. The track features on their latest EP which is FREE! from here: http://music.windowseatsofficial.com/ It sounds like Foo Fighters meets Smashing Pumpkins in a mid fight with Batman and The Joker. It's catchy, well produced and promising.  And with the official video for Local Superhero gathering the attention of MTV, the band may just get a break into the vast abyss of bands trying to carve their own niche... they are not a lesser version of something that's already out there, instead, they are a great combination of various Modern Rock bands and on a low budget they do a pretty darn fine job of recreating an epic rock sound. *Ones to Watch for sure.

...and be sure to check out the official Music video: