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BBC Sound of 2009: Mumford & Sons

Fifteen of the best rising music stars were announced as the longlist for the BBC's Sound of 2009.

The Big Pink
Empire of the Sun
Kid Cudi
Little Boots
Passion Pit
Dan Black
Florence and the Machine
La Roux
Master Shortie
The Temper Trap
VV Brown
Frankmusik
Lady GaGa
Mumford & Sons
White Lies

MUMFORD & SONS

Mumford & Sons

Mumford & Sons have emerged from the London folk scene that produced Laura Marling and Noah and the Whale.

They play hearty country-tinged acoustic anthems featuring banjo, double bass and four-part harmonies.

Frontman Marcus Mumford is Marling's drummer and the quartet have supported the Mercury nominee widely on tour, winning wide praise for their live shows.

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