Mumford & Sons let the engine run on “The Banjo Song”

Mumford & Sons remind us why their name still means so much to them in the contemporary folk-rock canon with their third single, "The Banjo Song," . The British trio, the singer and guitarist Marcus Mumford, the bassist Ted Dwane, and the keyboardist Ben Lovett, follow their instincts with this tune that feels worn-in, warm, and quietly assured.

"The Banjo Song" doesn't race to make an impression. Instead, it finds its own rhythm, influenced by the musical chemistry among the band members. Bassist Ted Dwane says that making the track was a "whirlwind," a brilliant meeting of minds and sensibilities if you will, with one of their long-time heroes - Aaron Dessner.

"The Banjo Song" has the sound of movement, not chaos, but motion. Dwane says the machine was warm, the engine was running and their sense of creative energy infuses a song that sounds natural and free. For old fans and newcomers alike, the release is a reminder that Mumford & Sons are at their finest when they are patient with the process and let the song guide them.

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