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With five Grammy wins and sixteen nominations, Brittany Howard follows up her massively acclaimed solo debut Jaime with the new single "What Now" and teases what is to come from her upcoming album of the same name. Like Jaime (whose celebratory single "Stay High" earned a Grammy for Best Rock Song), What Now finds Howard once again taking the helm as producer and working closely with longtime collaborator engineer/co-producer/co-mixer Shawn Everett. The album emerged through a deliberately free-flowing process, with Howard doubling down on the unfettered creativity that's long defined her work. "I don't ever plan too deeply, but usually I show up with the songs almost fully formed," she says. "There was a lot of exploring sounds on the spot, and trusting that the right thing would come to us."

"What Now" takes on a potent urgency fueled by its syncopated grooves, blistering guitar riffs, and fiercely honest lyrics ("I've been making plans that don't include you anymore/My heart wants to stay but I don't know what for"). "'What Now' is maybe the truest and bluest of all the songs," says Howard. "It's never my design to hurt anyone's feelings, but I needed to say what was on my mind without editing myself. I like how it's a song that makes you want to dance, but at the same time the lyrics are brutal."

There's a double meaning to the title of What Now. "With the world we're living in now, it feels like we're all just trying to hang onto our souls," says the Nashville-based musician and frontwoman for four-time Grammy Award-winning Alabama Shakes. "Everything seems to be getting more extreme and everyone keeps wondering, 'What now? What's next?'

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 75 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    She Don't Need No Help

    by E. C. on 11/21/19Moore Theatre - Seattle

    This was the first time I saw Brittany perform live. It's an understatement to say she was an absolute treat. But in my opinion, she should lose the opening act. We waited about an hour and a half to see Brittany and I dare say she was worth the wait. She had the entire sold out audience in the palm of her hand from the moment she stepped on stage and I believe I can confidently say she held each one of us totally captivated right up till the last song. She also gave us our money's worth because she played about two hours - wore me out! Brittany, her band, her back-up singers, her stage set up - everything: totally SLAMMIN. But she just didn't need that opening act. I hate to be critical, especially when it comes to the arts. But that opening act was just a bunch of noise. The young lady who opened seemed to have a nice voice but one could barely hear her due to all the computer generated "music" and beats which only amounted to a bunch of noise. The young man who joined her to "sing" with her on stage? Well, all I can say is that he's probably a very nice person. I'll go out on a limb and say the majority of people in the audience were like me. It was a Monday night so we came to the show after work or after school, meaning we'd been up since early morning. Because of the 90 minute "pre-show", the energy level was beginning to slide downhill for most folks. Brittany DEFINITELY managed to pump us all back up once she came out around 9pm. But a number of people left before the show ended, and it wasn't because they were bored with Brittany's performance. It was because the vast majority of us needed to get home at a decent hour so that we could get back up for work the next day. In conclusion, Brittany Howard was an absolute treat. At first I was disappointed that I hadn't been able to see her perform live with Alabama Shakes but I quickly learned that the woman can hold her own and I definitely plan to see her again - oh yeah. But Brittany, lose the opening act - lose the noise. If you don't want to come out on time, it's alright - I'll wait. You're raw talent - you're worth the wait. But lose the noise. I was seriously feeling like I was getting a little deaf through that opening act. I'd rather save my hearing to listen to you.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Gives me hope for the future of music

    by Tommy Tombstone on 11/21/19Moore Theatre - Seattle

    Brittany is an amazing performer, songwriter and band leader who gives me hope for the future of music. The whole band was outstanding, and the Moore is a great venue. I sure wish the sound guy didn't have the kick drum turned up so dang loud though - it was louder than Brittany's vocals.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    High energy and inspiring

    by stupidity slayer on 11/21/19Moore Theatre - Seattle

    Brittany Howard delivered a spirited and energetic performance on Monday night! She and her absolutely amazing band brought the house down! Surprises included a tribute to Prince and a heartfelt rendering of Run to Me at the end.

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Good

    by D. on 11/21/19Moore Theatre - Seattle

    Brittany is a talented artist. But I personally felt the show was missing something. I respect her craft and vision. Just don't expect the Alabama Shakes version. You are going to get Brittany the solo artist who in my opinion is good. But I love the Alabama Shakes Brittany.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing

    by J. C. on 9/30/19The Fillmore Philadelphia presented by Cricket Wireless - Philadelphia

    Charlie B Real opened for Brittany. He was very talented and was a great choice. Brittany put on an amazing concert. Her soulful and unique voice reach my soul! It was one of the best concerts I’ve been to! Thank you Brittany!! Looking forward to your return to Philly or AC!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Awesome show, unfortunate seating

    by emlpdx on 9/30/19House of Blues Boston presented by Cricket Wireless - Boston

    The show was incredible - Brittany Howard is an unbelievable performer! As far as the venue, I specifically bought tickets for seats and opted for row A so that folks wouldn't be in my way. Unfortunately, standing room is allowed in front of row A, which means you aren't able to see the artists from your seats. Very disappointing seating!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Brittany and band were on fire

    by C. B. on 9/30/19House of Blues Boston presented by Cricket Wireless - Boston

    So I went to the show as an Alabama Shakes fan since the beginning and was hoping that solo Brittany would be as good. To be honest I have never been a fan of the AS production in the studio (I find the sound to be less than crisp in some cases). But have always found them to be great live. I found that true of Brittany's solo album. Well Brittany delivered. She had the audience in the palm of her hands from the very beginning and carried that through the entire show. The new album was brilliant live on stage and I liked it much better that the recording. The band was phenomenal, Brittany was just in her element performing for the fans. Great night overall!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Religious Experience

    by JerryF on 9/30/19The Fillmore Philadelphia presented by Cricket Wireless - Philadelphia

    Brittany Howard is absolutely hands down best vocal and live performer in the music business today hands down and it’s not even close!! I have never felt this good after a concert since a Prince concert and have probably seen well over 150 acts in my life from James Brown to U2, from Adam Ant to Michael Jackson. Just so so many! You absolutely have got to see her show! For her album to have not even been out for less than a week and to get that type of crowd reaction is just crazy amazing!! GO SEE HER IF YOU CAN!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Brittany is magic

    by A. K. on 9/30/19The Fillmore Philadelphia presented by Cricket Wireless - Philadelphia

    You’ll never realize how amazing Brittany Howard is until you see her perform live. This show was incredible, lively, funky, and fun!

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Brittany Howard at the House of Blues

    by David B. on 9/29/19House of Blues Boston presented by Cricket Wireless - Boston

    It was great. She had control of the stage, her musicians were tight and coherent and exhibited a good musicality. It was a fine event.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    True talent

    by Sinead on 9/28/19House of Blues Boston presented by Cricket Wireless - Boston

    Britney is beyond great. She entertained the crowd beautifully. Her voice is superb. I would see her again in a heartbeat.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Incredible Performance

    by Karen on 9/28/19House of Blues Boston presented by Cricket Wireless - Boston

    Brittany Howard and the band rocked. What an awesome show that was. I want to see her again ASAP.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Brittany is a work in progress, a raw talent

    by The Count on 9/27/19Beacon Theatre - New York

    Her future is bright once she truly finds her zone and utilizes her strengths that will take her to the next level

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Cried many times

    by J. C. on 9/27/19Beacon Theatre - New York

    Brittany is a goddess and her band is tight as hell

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    If only the sound were better...

    by L. F. on 9/27/19Beacon Theatre - New York

    Brittney and her musicians were so amazing! The Beacon staff were helpful and kind. I only wish I could hear Brittney better... I was sitting on the second tier Balcony. From there I had to struggle to hear her voice and words... and the eq on her voice was harsh. Maybe that’s just the way the sound was in that part of the room. Wondering if anyone else had trouble hearing Brittney?

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Great show, audio equipment not so much

    by V. A. on 9/27/19Beacon Theatre - New York

    Brittany and her band put on a great show but the audio system in the Beacon theatre needs a major update. Sound was ok when she was singing a couple solos but extremely distorted when they were jamming out. Still an awesome night out, theater is beautiful. Would have been 5 star review if the place had better sound.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    INCREDIBLE!!!!

    by JORDAN LEE on 9/27/19Beacon Theatre - New York

    Ok First of all, our Usher Hector was incredible! He was super cool and friendly. We arrived early and he gave us really helpful info about the show and advice about when to try to beat the lines for the intermission. The artists we saw, (Nate Smith +Kinfolk/Brittany Howard) were absolutely phenomenal! One thing I will say is that the Beacon Theater must of had some sound issues. I kept hearing distortion from the speakers that was slightly disappointing, but to not fault of the artist so thats why I'm saying it was a 5-star experience.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Great performance, sound quality fair

    by Stylerover on 9/27/19Beacon Theatre - New York

    She and the band were excellent. Set wa a little short and sound quality could have been bettter.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Brittany Howard show

    by J. H. on 9/25/19REBEL - Toronto

    Excellent show. Great sound. Amazing and very talented performer.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Brittany & band was terrific - sound quality in balcony poor

    by E. on 9/25/19The Danforth Music Hall - Toronto

    So disappointed with sound balance - band drowned out much of the vocals. Brittany's high energy, joyful performance was exceptional.