West London indie rock quartet MUMFORD & SONS is set to release their critically acclaimed US debut album, Sigh No More, March 2nd on Glassnote Records. They will play several headlining dates in North America in early 2010 in support of the release (dates below.)
On their debut, Mumford & Sons have created a gutsy, banjo-driven, old-time sound that marries the magic of Crosby, Stills & Nash with the might of Kings of Leon and the harmonies of Fleet Foxes. Sigh No More was recorded at Eastcote Studios, where Arctic Monkeys, Brian Eno, Tindersticks and Laura Marling have honed their sound. The band teamed with producer Markus Dravs who has worked with such superstar acts as Arcade Fire, Bjork and Peter Gabriel. Sigh No More was recently released in the UK to critical accolades. The album debuted in the UK iTunes Top 10 recently and is being lauded by tastemaker publications such as NME (“A band who know they’re onto something not just good, but spectacular”) and Q Magazine (“A record that swings from arresting fragility to hearty dynamics.”) The first single, “Little Lion Man,” is already being boasted as “The Hottest Record In The World” by Radio 1’s Zane Lowe, and the band has been longlisted for the BBC Sounds Of 2008 Poll, which features the most promising new music talent.
2009 Single: Little Lion Man
Formed in 2007, the band’s goal since day one has been to make music that matters. Before recording their debut, Mumford & Sons self-produced three EPs and toured the UK extensively, bringing their rootsy rock across the country. The band recently wrapped a handful of well-received performances during the annual CMJ Music Marathon in New York, which left TIME OUT NY to comment, “The Brit combo has a spine-tingling way with harmony.”
Mumford & Sons are Marcus Mumford (vocals, guitar, bass drum, and tambourine strapped to his left foot and right,) Ben Lovett (keyboards,) Country Winston (banjo, dobro, electric guitar) and Ted Dwane (bass.)
Tour dates for Mumford & Sons:
2/9 – Los Angeles, CA – Troubadour
2/11 – San Francisco, CA – Popscene @ 330 Ritch
2/15 – Toronto, ONT – El Mocambo
2/18 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
These guys are going to get pretty big this year. There’s a great interview with Mumford & Sons here http://bit.ly/59NykF