Swimming in the mainstream

If I say the words Mumford and Sons to you, there is a high chance that you will have heard of the band, listened to their music, and know all about them. The same can be said for Of Monsters and Men. Bands who have emerged into the chart with their popular music. However the number of you which will then claim that folk music isn't cool or that there's no point in it will shock you, seeing as so many of you claim to like the two previously mentioned bands.

It amazes me that I have friends who can completely slate the music I listen to, and play, and enjoy, yet claim to be Mumford and Sons' number one fan. Where do you think the influences for their music comes from? Bands like Mumford and Of Monsters and Men fuse modern and traditional instruments. Banjos aren't cool? Well they are a main feature in many of the songs. Folk music isn't cool? Many folk roots can clearly be heard in Mumford's music through rhythms, structure and the main tunes (and stories, every folk song has a story) of the songs.

All that I ask, is that before you are so quick to judge, and claim various things, think about why you like these types of music, think about the types of music it comes from, think about the instruments and all the other qualities of the music. Don't make judgements based on what you think is "cool" or considered "popular". Think about what you really believe, and have the courage to say it, afterall I am writing this blog knowing that half of my friends think the music I listen to is weird, but I don't care, because I love it.

Share your views, not other people's.

Happy Listening!