ContactMusic — Noel Gallagher doesn't appear to share his estranged brother Liam's dislike for folk group Mumford & Sons - he wishes he had written one of their songs. Just days after former Oasis frontman Liam criticised the band for not looking "dangerous", refer... more info

ContactMusic — Mumford And Sons, the British folk-rock band whose hit album 'Sigh No More' found success in the UK and US, have been praised by former Oasis songwriter Noel Gallagher. The Britpop man explained he hasn't heard "anything that sounds as good" as their... more info

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ContactMusic — Folk stars Mumford & Sons are taking time out of their busy schedule to provide the entertainment at a family wedding. The rockers are currently recording the follow-up to their hit debut Sigh No More, but they've agreed to perform at a reception for... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Noel Gallagher knows that interviews get him in trouble. "I can't help but offend people," he says. "I've got a certain turn of phrase and way with words, that when written down, they look bad. They look fucking bad. But I live with that shit. It's a... more info

NME - The Daily Download — In the latest MP3s and Streams installment, we've got a couple of exclusives for you from Marcus Foster and Crystal Fighters. In case you've missed out on Marcus Foster, let us get you up to speed. The 24-year-old London-based protege of Mumford An... more info

Guardian Music — Seven generations of Coppers have kept the spirit of traditional English folk singing alive, and created a cultural heritage for the likes of Mumford & Sons and the UnthanksIf you should find yourself somewhere in a field this summer listening to the... more info

Guardian Music — (Heavenly)This Seattle band managed to sell 10,000 copies of their self-funded debut, presumably by adding one part Fleet Foxes-type harmonies and rural concerns to four parts Mumford & Sons tambourine-bashing jollity. Rereleased with extra tracks, i... more info

Guardian Music — Ever since the arrival of Amy and Lily, female artists have been taking over the charts. Now, with the country's top five albums all by women, it appears their mission is accomplishedA curious symmetry took over the British album charts this weekend.... more info

Guardian Music — (Heavenly)Seattle's answer to Mumford & Sons call themselves "shamelessly happy", but their debut album is a reminder that sounding it isn't always a good thing. This is indie-folk at its most exuberant and though choruses swell and harmonies bloom i... more info