# Alabama Shakes return with new single ahead of first album in 11 years

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/alabama-shakes-unveil-new-single-i-feel-hope-coming-stream/
- Published: 2026-07-10T22:32:04+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-11T04:47:21+00:00
- Original publisher: Consequence
- Original article: https://consequence.net/2026/07/alabama-shakes-single-i-feel-hope-coming/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Summary

Alabama Shakes have released "I Feel Hope Coming", the second single from their forthcoming album I Must Be Dreaming. The band describe the track as an "understated anthem about choosing optimism and community in the face of an increasingly chaotic world", with a press release framing it as the album's "emotional heart". The release is notable because I Must Be Dreaming will be the trio's first album in 11 years, marking a significant return for the acclaimed group led by Brittany Howard.

Musically, the song blends smooth acoustic textures and dreamy keys with atmospheric electric guitar and foundational bass, all steeped in vintage warmth beneath Howard's assured vocals, which the article likens at moments to Nina Simone. The album — from Howard, guitarist Heath Fogg and bassist Zac Cockrell — was announced earlier that week and is due out on 28th August via Island Records, following April's lead single "American Dream". Alabama Shakes are also touring throughout the summer of 2026, with festival and amphitheatre dates across Europe and North America.

## Coverage

- [Consequence: Alabama Shakes return with new single ahead of first album in 11 years](https://consequence.net/2026/07/alabama-shakes-single-i-feel-hope-coming/)
- [Stereogum: Alabama Shakes Announce New Album I Must Be Dreaming: Hear u201cI Feel Hope Comingu201d](https://stereogum.com/2504440/alabama-shakes-announce-new-album-i-must-be-dreaming-hear-i-feel-hope-coming/music/)

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