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ContactMusic — Mumford and Sons new album will be doom folk The Cave band have been taking in a range of different influences for the follow up to debut record Sigh No More from the folk which their sound is rooted in to heavy metal Keyboardist Ben L... more info

Guardian Music — London band's next record will feature a much heavier sound, like 'Black Sabbath meets Nick Drake'Mumford & Sons' second album will be a "doom folk" record, inspired by the heavy sounds of Black Sabbath as well as, apparently, Adele. There is still n... more info

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L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Jane's Addiction is a parody of itself, while Black Keys and Mumford & Sons wipe out pretenses; Florence + the Machine and Foster the People are embraced. Guys with guitars roamed freely Sunday night at the Gibson Amphitheatre, where bands... more info

Guardian Music — At 21, Laura Marling has won a Brit and twice been shortlisted for the Mercury prize. Buy the Observer on Sunday for a free album by the folk sensation comprising studio tracks and live materialIn September, Laura Marling released her brilliant third... more info

Detroit Free Press — Kanye West will be in pole position for February's Grammy Awards. The rapper garnered seven nominations Wednesday to lead an eclectic cast of contenders that includes Adele, Foo Fighters and Bruno Mars, who earned six apiece. more info