Inspired by folk, rock, country, and bluegrass, the London-based Mumford & Sons started playing together in 2007 and quickly became a part of London’s underground folk scene. By late autumn 2007, the band was writing songs and playing shows frequently, leading to a gig at 2008’s Glastonbury Festival. That June, their self-titled debut EP arrived, followed by the Love Your Ground EP that December. In May 2009, the Cave and the Open Sea EP was released. They released heir first full-length album that summer with the single “Little Lion Man” became the first taste of their new material. It was very well received. The group was shortlisted for the BBC’s Sound of 2009 Poll shortly before its debut album. Their sophomore effort, Babel (2012), debuted at number one globally and secured the prestigious Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Subsequent projects like Wilder Mind (2015) and Delta (2018) saw the group experiment with electric rock and stadium-sized production, expanding their sonic palette while maintaining their core identity. Following a brief hiatus where Marcus Mumford pursued a solo career, the band entered a remarkably prolific new chapter. They released two albums in under twelve months: the folk-roots return Rushmere in March 2025 and their highly anticipated sixth studio album, Prizefighter, in February 2026. Co-produced by Aaron Dessner of The National, Prizefighter marked a triumphant return to their communal, acoustic essence. The album features high-profile collaborations with Hozier, Gracie Abrams, and Chris Stapleton. Throughout 2026, Mumford & Sons celebrated their creative resurgence with a massive, sold-out international arena and stadium tour, solidifying their enduring legacy as modern folk-rock pioneers.