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 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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