After bonding over a shared affinity for country, bluegrass and folk music, Marcus Mumford, Country Winston, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane began collaborating in 2007, with an enthusiasm that helped land them at the forefront of London's underground folk scene.
by Laura Sydell
An epic journey through nine circles of fiery hell filled with monstrous beasts and condemned souls — Italian poet Dante Alighieri didn't know it at the time, but in the 14th century, he mapped out a pretty sweet video game. Some Dante scholars are a little miffed.
Singer-songwriter Jessica Lea Mayfield of Kent, Ohio, began making music in her family band at the age of 8. By age 15, she had cut White Lies, her first EP of original songs. Since then, Mayfield has attracted the attention of many, including Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys.
