Video Premiere: The Bacon Brothers 'Ballad of the Brothers (The Willie Door)'
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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Singer-Songwriter/Bassist Danielle Nicole Announces New Album, Shares Music Video
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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John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers Make Top US Blues Albums
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.
Critical Acclaim for Irish Singer, Guitarist Dom Martin
“Another great album from an artist well worth checking out,” - Classic Rock, Rating 9/10
“Martin’s vocal style is so reminiscent of John Martyn, it’s uncanny.” – Blues In Britain
“A pandora’s box of lyrical masterpieces...the emotion slaps you on the face, this man has been through it all.” – Blues Matters
“Intense from start to finish…the blues in a different guise.” - Blues Rock Review
New Music From Guitar Marvel Philip Sayce
Forty Below is thrilled to announce the release of rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Philip Sayce’s forthcoming album ‘The Wolves Are Coming’. Listen to the first single here.
PopMatters Premieres New Sara Petite Video
Outlaw country badass goddess Sara Petite refuses to play by any rules during an award-winning career that began in 2008 and continues to mix hot and humorous hoedowns with relentless roadhouse rock ’n’ roll.
Sugaray Rayford Wins Soul Blues Album of the Year at BMAs
Sugaray Rayford’s ‘In Too Deep’ won the 2023 Blues Music Award for Soul Blues Album of the Year.
Grammy® Nominated - John Mayall’s ‘The Sun is Shining Down’
Congratulations to John Mayall who’s been nominated for The Grammy® for Best Traditional Blues Album!
Iconic Bluesman Joe Louis Walker Announces New Album Feb 17, 2023
Forty Below Records will release Weight of the World, the new album by award-winning Blues and Roots musician Joe Louis Walker. A Blues Hall of Fame inductee and six-time Blues Music Award winner, NPR described Walker as "a legendary boundary-pushing icon of modern blues."
The Claudettes Go Out! AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
“The hard-swinging piano of chief songwriter Johnny Iguana and the sweet, steely purity of vocalist Berit Ulseth give the Claudettes an earthy, human hook.” - AllMusic
Freedy Johnston Releases ‘Back on the Road to You’ to Critical Acclaim
Freedy Johnston released his new album ‘Back on the Road to You’ Sept 9th on Forty Below Records to critical acclaim from the likes of Rolling Stone, Mojo and American Songwriter.
Legendary Troubadour Freedy Johnston Signs with Forty Below Releasing “There Goes a Brooklyn Girl”
Freedy Johnston is pleased to announce the release of "There Goes a Brooklyn Girl", the first single off of his forthcoming album, and premiered previously by The Big Takeover.
Sugaray Rayford ‘In Too Deep’ Out Now - Editor’s Choice at AllMusic
In Too Deep is arguably a stronger album than Somebody Save Me, as fine as that was. Corne has had time to internalize Rayford's strengths and as a result, he writes to get the band to push him harder. Rayford responds with aplomb and delight. He commits fully to the lyrics, and goes further inside himself to communicate their nuances, even as he makes us dance.
Out Now! John Mayall ‘The Sun is Shining Down’
Blues legend John Mayall has released ‘The Sun is Shining Down’, January 28th. The stellar cast includes The Heartbreakers’ Mike Campbell, roots rocker Marcus King, Americana icon Buddy Miller…read more
Song Premiere: Sugaray Rayford “Please Take My Hand”
Relix magazine premieres “Please Take My Hand” from In Too Deep, which is currently available for pre-order. Here Rayford gives voice to people who have faced struggles with oppression. He tells Relix, “This song is about unity regardless of color religion race or creed. We all live on the same planet so we are all brothers and sisters. Please take my hand.”
Song Premiere: John Mayall “Can’t Take No More” (Feat. Marcus King)
“Since I was a child I remember John Mayall’s name being mentioned with great reverence around our household, this colossal blues titan. I felt so honored to be asked to perform on his most recent work, one of the greatest pleasures and highlights of my career.” - Marcus King
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Sam Morrow Shares Funk-Infused New Single ‘This Town’ [EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE]
Sam Morrow brings a soulful blend of country, funk, blues and rock in his latest single "This Town." The brand-new song is premiering exclusively with The Boot;
Listen: https://youtu.be/9PBTEnitAL4
World Premiere: Sugaray Rayford finds the “Invisible Soldier”
“Invisible Soldier” is a musical expression of the battles that our troops fight long after the guns fall silent. Check out the World Premiere of Sugaray Rayford’s “Invisible Soldier” here
John Mayall Teams Up with Heartbreaker Mike Campbell
The Sun Is Shining Down features collaborations with former Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell, blues-Americana singer-guitarist Marcus King, country singer-songwriter Buddy Miller, and violinist Scarlet Rivera, best known for her work with Bob Dylan during his Rolling Thunder Revue period. Mayall is previewing the album with his Campbell hookup, “Chills & Thrills,” a stomper that barrels down the blues-rock highway, fueled by Campbell’s lead guitar. - Rolling Stone