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Artists like Mumford and Sons — and the music that made them

Folk Rock · 2007-present

Folk-rock anthems with banjos, heart, and stadium-sized choruses.

Mumford & Sons are a British folk rock band formed in 2007, known for their energetic blend of traditional folk instrumentation with modern rock sensibilities. Their emotionally charged anthems and dynamic live performances helped spark a mainstream folk revival in the 2010s, earning them Grammy Awards and headlining festival slots worldwide.

Essential tracks

►Little Lion Man

►I Will Wait

►The Cave

Did you know

The band formed after Marcus Mumford and Laura Marling broke up - she's thanked in their debut album credits

They temporarily ditched banjos entirely for their 2015 album 'Wilder Mind' to avoid being pigeonholed

Marcus Mumford is married to actress Carey Mulligan, whom he knew from childhood church camps

“Banjo-driven folk anthems with explosive dynamics and communal sing-along choruses.”

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Influence tree

Trace Mumford and Sons's roots back through history

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Mumford & Sons

2007-present

Fleet Foxes

2006-present

cited

Kings of Leon

1999-present

sonic

Arcade Fire

2001-present

sonic

Neil Young

1960s-present

cited

Bob Dylan

1960s-present

cited

The Band

1960s-1970s

sonic

Woody Guthrie

1930s-1960s

movement

The Carter Family

1920s-1940s

movement

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What makes the sound

Sonic elements

banjo arpeggios and mandolin

quiet verse/explosive chorus dynamics

four-part vocal harmonies

literary and spiritual lyrics

Start with these tracks

Little Lion Man

I Will Wait

The Cave

White Blank Page

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Music like Mumford and Sons — Mumford & Sons are a British folk rock band formed in 2007, known for their energetic blend of traditional folk instrumentation with modern rock sensibilities. Their emotionally charged anthems and dynamic live performances helped spark a mainstream folk revival in the 2010s, earning them Grammy Awards and headlining festival slots worldwide.

Artists like Mumford and Sons today include The Lumineers, Of Monsters and Men, Fleet Foxes, The Head and the Heart. If you enjoy Mumford and Sons, these artists share similar sonic qualities, influences, and emotional range.

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