Mumford & Sons lead singer Marcus Mumford has started a new solo career. The group was formed in late 2007 and their style was always a form of folk rock and indie folk. The band members played acoustic guitar, drums, keyboard instruments, bass guitar, and traditional fold instruments including banjo, mandolin, and resonator guitar. The four Englishmen have a unique sound and became one of the biggest bands in the world.
Mumford & Sons released four studio albums from 2009 to 2018, each with their consistent folk rock style and vocals from Marcus Mumford. Their first album Sigh No More became famous, particularly from their single, Little Lion Man. In this song, you can hear the use of banjo and electric and acoustic guitars to achieve a unique sound. The band layers their instruments together creating a cohesive and energetic song.
Marcus Mumford has begun his solo career and is producing a new style of music. Over the last year and a half, he recorded a solo album, released in September 2022, called (Self-Titled). This album has a different style than the band had. The lyrics are murmured slowly, deliberately, forcing the listener to lean into the speaker and comprehend the strong lyrics and tension from the echoing guitars. This new solo style shares a rawer journey throughout his album. Marcus is connecting with his listeners in a way he was never able to do in the band.
Marcus Mumford and Mumford & Sons have created songs and albums that their audience has stayed loyal to. While the band has separated, Marcus continues to share his stories through songs and sounds. Marcus has continued to sing some of his famous songs from his Mumford & Sons album throughout his tour.