Forty Below News
With heavy hearts we mourn the loss of the legendary John Mayall. John’s contributions to blues and roots music are boundless and his musical influence exponential, rippling further with each generation.
Human Decency is Rayford's most consistent outing. His discipline as a singer is unimpeachable, and his willingness to take chances with phrasing and range are exhilarating. The growth revealed here in Rayford's abilities elevates him from a very fine singer to perhaps becoming a great one.
Jake Shimabukuro and Mick Fleetwood have come together to preview their joint single, a take on the blues standard, “Rollin’ N Tumblin’.” The cover represents the duo’s initial sonic deliverable off their impending full-length fall release, which will arrive via Forty Below Records.
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JD Simo and Luther Dickinson have shared a new music video for their single “Street People.” The album percolates with influences from hill country blues to swamp-tinged rock and Afrobeat.
Since the 1990s, brothers Kevin Bacon and Michael Bacon have been exploring a diverse sound they call "forosoco" (a blend of of folk, rock, soul and country music) as the Bacon Brothers. The two are back with the first video from their upcoming twelfth release, Ballad of the Brothers.
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Danielle Nicole announces the upcoming release of her new album, The Love You Bleed, out January 26, 2024 via Forty Below Records. Twelve heartfelt tracks explore themes of love, loss, and perseverance.
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The Live in 1967 series features the original lineup of Fleetwood Mac months before its formation. Recorded on a 1 channel reel-to-reel tape recorder in 5 London clubs in 1967, these historical performances were unheard for 50 years.