It Was Not Your Fault, But Mine.

So, music these days is something weird and wonderful. Most bands fall into a genre that has been done before or fits into the current scene of music. 2009/2010 saw the birth of a new band which didn't fit into any one category of popular current bands. That band were Mumford and Sons and since then they've gone onto great things including a multi selling album and a hectic tour schedule, festival slots and now album number two. But where did it all begin?

Mumford and Sons formed in 2007 with the band being named after the lead singer Marcus Mumford. His name led back to a historical centre so he added the "And sons" to be like a historical blacksmith or something along those lines (Good ey?) The band went on tour around the uk in 2007 and 2008 and then had their first Glastonbury appearence in 2008 which put Mumford on the map as a force to be reckoned with in the new music scene.

After this the band went onto write their first full length feature album. "Sigh No More". The album was recorded by Markus Drav who recorded such bands as Arcade Fire. The band recorded the songs with no instruments of their own and the only original song to be included on the album was "Little Lion Man". All other songs were recorded and made in he process of the album recording. 

After finishing the album Mumford and Sons toured with Laura Marling after featuring on her album. Little Lion Man was the first single to debut of off Sigh No More and was instantly recognised as an instant hit. Zane Lowe named it international song of the week then got recognised by Zane Lowes "Hottest Record In The World". By now the band were playing on their own tours and performing close and personal gigs with fans around the country. By now it was 2010.

 This year is where Mumford and Sons would take over the world and back up the hype. Mumford released a futher two more singles which were "The Cave" and "Winter Winds" each of which was recieved by fans and new listeners well. It was a surreal thing to see people who usualy listen to Suicide Silence and Bring Me, listening to Mumford. People who are usualy fond of N Dubz and Tinie Tempah havng country folk music blasting instead of rap, a revolution was being formed. 

On March 22nd Mumford and Sons were given a slot at Reading and Leeds subbing the NME tent. Not a bad feat for a band who have one album. The result was astounding. A clash with legendary rock band Queens Of The Stone Age is the last thing anyone wants but Mumford took it on and filled the tent to capicty and then were dubbed one of the top five bands of the weekend.

Mumford and Sons are playing Glastonbury this year under the famous U2. With a new album in the wings Mumford will surley become one of the forces to be reckoned with in global music as well as English. Mumford and Sons write about "How it was not their fault but mine". But Mumford its all your fault that you landed this band into a global phenomenon. 2011 will be Mumfords year. Mark my words!