During the first quarter of 2025, Mumford & Sons will release their first album as a trio.
Consisting of Marcus Mumford, Ted Dwane and Ben Lovett, the folk group’s fifth studio LP, ‘Rushmere’, is slated to drop on March 28 with the debut single coming out on Friday (1.17.).
The multi-award winning act’s first full-length project since ‘Delta’ (2018) also marks the departure of former banjoist and lead guitarist Winston Marshall who left the group in June 2021, after 14 years, when he was embroiled in controversy for praising a book by right-wing journalist Andy Ngo.
Reminiscing about his time with the British hitmakers, Winston posted a lengthy social media message where he admitted that it was “no easy decision” to leave, writing:
“I loved those first tours. Bouncing off a sweaty stage in an Edinburgh catacomb we then had to get to a gig in Camden by lunch the next day.” “We couldn’t fit all four of us and Ted’s double-bass into the VW Polo. I think it was Ben who drew the short-straw and had to follow by train with his keyboard. I remember blitzing it down the M6 through the night, the lads asleep beside me.” “We made it but my voice sadly didn’t, completely shot by exhaustion, I had to mime my harmonies. Being in Mumford Sons was exhilarating.”
Admitting that the Twitter storm contributed to his decision to leave his bandmates, after previously revealing that he would be taking a break, Winston wrote:
“From odysseys through the Scottish Islands to headlining Glastonbury, from The Betsy Trotwood to Madison Square Garden. We’ve done it all.” “What a blessing it was to be so close to such talent as those three lads. I will look back at it all with immense pride and love. However, after much reflection and consideration, I have decided it is time to move on.” “This is a difficult decision first brought about by an unintentional Twitter storm.”
Although it’s the first Mumford and Sons record in seven years, frontman Marcus released his debut solo album, ‘Self-Titled’, in 2022, featuring the likes of Phoebe Bridgers, Brandi Carlile and Clairo.
The ‘Rushmere’ track listing includes:
1. ‘Malibu’
2. ‘Caroline’
3. ‘Rushmere’
4. ‘Monochrome’
5. ‘Truth’
6. ‘Where It Belongs’
7. ‘Anchor’
8. ‘Surrender’
9. ‘Blood On The Page’ Feat. Madison Cunningham
10. ‘Carry O’
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Author: Al Denté
Photo: Stefan Schafer, Lich