Need shelter and solace from politics, divorce, debt, death or other serious stuff life’s throwing you?
There’s nothing better than music for that.
Here are 10 recently released songs to know, by bands and solo acts based in Alabama or from here.
Turn them up. And hang in there.
Some songs contain language some listeners might find offensive.
“Heavy Rubber Gloves” Hollywood Horses
Glam-grunge gold from a talented Birmingham trio, whose sugar-melody frontwoman is also their drummer.
“I’m Not Running Away” Will Kimbrough
Wry, twangy songsmithery by Mobile native and current Nashville resident.
“Blind” Carver Commodore
Florence quartet does radio-worthy guitar-pop with a hint of garage-rock edge.
“Wannabe Vagabond” Kat Elizabeth
Dreamy organic pop from this Muscle Shoals-based singer.
“Moon Fever” Preston Lovinggood
Birmingham hipster-maestro mints a fine, hippie-folk strummer.
“No Squares” Chika
Sparse, tough and infectious rap jam from Montgomery native (and Calvin Klein underwear model).
“Key to Your Heart” Drop Diver
Young, North Alabama rockers mix punk kick and arena hooks.
"Asbury” West Means Home
Emotional, sharply-sculpted modern-rock from this Florence combo.
“Fried Day” Dizzy D featuring Tazz
Puff, puff, pass Huntsville rapper’s funky, summery cut.
“Halfway Up” The Brook & The Bluff
Birmingham band dials in handmade R&B that’s both buttery and aerodynamic.
