Following a surprise comeback show in 2024, Alabama Shakes are bringing their reunion into the new year, with confirmation of new music. The band confirmed their intentions to return with new music in a post shared to Instagram on Monday (Jan.

Monday was a big day for Alabama Shakes fans as the Athens-based band announced they are “working on some exciting stuff” in their recent social media post.

Alabama Shakes made a surprise comeback when they played their first show since 2017 in Tuscaloosa. Now, they’re teasing new material.

December, Alabama Shakes reunited on stage for the first time since 2017. The initial performance was billed as a solo

Alabama Shakes appear to be working on new music, teasing their first new release in a decade after unexpectedly making their live comeback in December.

Alabama Shakes’ last proper concert was eight years ago at Montreal’s Osheaga festival, after which singer/guitarist Brittany Howard embarked on a successful solo career. The group reunited for a secret nine-song set last month in Tuscaloosa, Al., and Howard also debuted her new hardcore band, KUMITE, at a recent show in Nashville.

Alabama Shakes have shared a handful of new photos showing the reunited band at work in the studio, teasing their first new music in eight years.

The Alabama Shakes reunion, which began in Tuscaloosa on Dec. 18 at the Bama Theatre, may be expanding into more live work and possible recordings.