The Alabama Shakes that rose from a small town to become one of indie rock’s biggest bands had four people in it. Now it’s just three. Drummer Steve Johnson, whose beats helped made signature Shakes songs like “Hold On” and “Always Alright” so cathartic and danceable, isn’t part of the band’s recent reunion.

The Alabama Shakes reunion, which began in Tuscaloosa on Dec. 18 at the Bama Theatre, may be expanding into more live work and possible recordings.

The Alabama Shakes reunion won't just be a one-off.As previously reported, the "Hold On" rockers got back together for their first show in over seven years in D

Alabama Shakes made a surprise comeback when they played their first show since 2017 in Tuscaloosa. Now, they’re teasing new material.

Alabama Shakes’ last proper concert was eight years ago at Montreal’s Osheaga festival, after which singer/guitarist Brittany Howard embarked on a successful solo career. The group reunited for a secret nine-song set last month in Tuscaloosa, Al., and Howard also debuted her new hardcore band, KUMITE, at a recent show in Nashville.

Alabama Shakes have shared a handful of new photos showing the reunited band at work in the studio, teasing their first new music in eight years.