Brittany Howard on Alabama Shakes’ Surprise Reunion, I Must Be Dreaming, and Finding Hope in an Angry World
Summary
Kyle Meredith interviews Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes about their new album, I Must Be Dreaming. They discuss the band’s unexpected reunion after an 11-year hiatus, sparked by a brewery fundraiser. Howard explores the album’s psychedelic soul sound, her creative process during uncertain times, and her upcoming Power to the People concert with Tom Morello.
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Podcast intros: Midas, Standing BTS, and Long Time No See
Long Time No See: Blindfolded comedian interview segment
Kyle Meredith With: Intro and recent guest highlights
Brittany Howard returns with Alabama Shakes' new album
The brewery fundraiser that reunited the band
Relearning old songs and connecting with new fans
Midas Tire Guarantee advertisement
The joy and burden of returning to the band
Developing the psychedelic soul sound of the new record
Internal fears meeting external uncertainty and hope
Overwriter's block and the difficulty of creating now
Touring with Tedeschi Trucks and Power to the People
Outro, WFPL radio promo, and social media info
Sleep Number and Midas Tire advertisements
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