If you are a fan of the Fleet Foxes and are looking for new music of a similar vein, then you should find the Mumford and Sons sound an excitingly fresh brand of New Americana with a British twist. American born singer/songwriter Marcus Mumford leads on vocals, acoustic guitar and pedal operated drums and is backed by Winston Marshall on banjo, Ted Dwane on double bass and Ben Lovett on Keyboard. Mumford and Sons are a complete revelation live. With all the assurance and musicianship of an established American folk band; powerful harmonies, deft bluegrass melodies and fast-paced hillbilly chase music, all seem to come too easily for a band from London. It’s a bit like seeing the Dukes of Hazard driving a Ford Capri.
On the strength of tracks like ‘The Cave’ and ‘Roll Away Your Stone’ all signs point to Mumford and Sons turning out a very good debut album and this should hopefully appear before the end of 2009. In a similar way to Arcade Fire or Low Anthem, Mumford and Sons create a vivid image world through their lyrics, made up of rural mysteries by ancient barns and babbling brooks. With a captivating stage presence, you can sense lead singer Marcus Mumford has a bright future ahead. The quality of the harmonies, plus great double bass and banjo give the band an edge. An impressive force when in full flow and currently embarking on a UK Tour, catch them live where you can.
