Mumford & Sons first single Little Lion Man
“A band who know they’re onto something not just good, but spectacular” - NME
Mumford & Sons release their new single, ‘Little Lion Man’ through Gentlemen Of The Road / Island Records on the 28th September 2009. It is taken from the band’s forthcoming debut album, ‘Sigh No More’, released on the 5th October.
Already acknowledged by Zane Lowe as ‘The Hottest Record In The World Today’ on Radio 1, Jo Whiley’s ‘Single of the Week’ on Radio 1, and now on the upfront Radio 1 playlist, Little Lion Man is a mouthwatering taster to the band’s debut album, and follows three very limited edition, independent 10” EP releases.
Creating a gutsy, old-time sound that marries the magic of Crosby, Stills & Nash with the might of Kings of Leon, the incredible energy of Mumford & Sons draws us quickly into their circle of songs: to the warmth of their stories and to this magical community of misty-eyed men.
Since the band formed in late 2007, their primary goal has been to make music that matters. 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).
Making the road their rolling home is what has made Mumford & Sons who they are today. Word spread quickly, from navigating The Thames on a boat from Camden to Oxford, to selling out London’s ICA, by way of SXSW and an American tour, the following was building fast. In a fast pace age with arguably too much noise and too much choice, they offer a substantial and timely antidote, and it’s their live shows where this is best illustrated.
The album was produced by Markus Dravs (Arcade Fire, Bjork, The Maccabees), who actively encouraged the band to be more instinctive, to be more themselves, and strengthen their already-powerful musical personality.
Feel the fire in your belly and the romance in your heart as you listen, let your voice break into rapture – and you too sigh no more.