Mumford & Sons emerged as a Grammy-winning folk rock band that transformed banjos and stomping rhythms and anthemic songwriting into worldwide success. The group started in London's indie music scene during the late 2000s to achieve fame through their distinctive blend of folk traditions, rock intensity, emotional rawness and sweeping musical crescendos.

The 2009 debut album Sigh No More achieved commercial success through the success of its two major singles "Little Lion Man" and "The Cave." The album's lead vocalist, Marcus Mumford delivered heartfelt vocals which brought forth a fresh folk-inspired rock sound that combined personal intimacy with powerful energy. The band received widespread critical praise because they merged poetic lyrics with massive anthemic choruses which attracted fans from across the globe.