Video: Alabama Shakes - Hold On (KONK Session)

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All artists are influenced by the music they were exposed to in their youth or the sounds that poured out of their headphones during the recording process. Some musicians, though, take it a bit more seriously, purposely infiltrating their music with sounds from the past. This week, we bring you three new artists with old souls - musicians who are clearly blending their inspirations from another era with the music they create today. Alabama Shakes (@alabama_shakes) have truly [...]

Alabama Shakes are on the cusp of releasing their rather good debut album, Boys & Girls . To celebrate this they have released upon the internet this, a fabulous live take of the brilliant Hold On , one of the strongest songs on the record. As you'd imagine it is Brittany Howard's powerful vocals that are front and centre here, showcasing one mightily powerful soul-rock croon. That she looks like a nursery school teacher makes it all the special. If you can, turn this one up loud and do a little jig. [...]