Mumford & Sons Release 'Apple Music Nashville Sessions' EP

The bonus EP accompanies the band's new album 'Prizefighter'.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Mumford & Sons have teamed up with Apple Music to release a bonus EP called 'Apple Music Nashville Sessions' alongside their new album 'Prizefighter'. The three-track EP includes live renditions of 'Rubber Band Man', 'Here' featuring Sierra Ferrell, and the classic Mumford hit 'The Cave'.

Why it matters

The release of the 'Apple Music Nashville Sessions' EP provides fans with exclusive additional content and live performances to accompany Mumford & Sons' latest studio album 'Prizefighter'. This type of bonus material is becoming more common as artists look to drive engagement and album sales through unique digital offerings.

The details

The 'Apple Music Nashville Sessions' EP is available exclusively on Apple Music for a limited time. The tracks are also included on a deluxe version of 'Prizefighter' available for purchase on iTunes. 'Prizefighter' is Mumford & Sons' second new album in less than a year, following 2025's 'Rushmere'. The band will launch a North American tour in June to support the new album.

  • The 'Apple Music Nashville Sessions' EP was released on February 23, 2026.
  • Mumford & Sons' new album 'Prizefighter' was released on Friday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Mumford & Sons

A British folk rock band known for hits like 'The Cave' and 'I Will Wait'.

Sierra Ferrell

A singer-songwriter who is featured on the 'Apple Music Nashville Sessions' version of the Mumford & Sons song 'Here'.

Chris Stapleton

A country music singer-songwriter who is featured on the album version of the Mumford & Sons song 'Here'.

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What’s next

Mumford & Sons will launch a North American tour in June 2026 to support the 'Prizefighter' album.

The takeaway

Mumford & Sons' partnership with Apple Music to release the 'Nashville Sessions' EP alongside their new 'Prizefighter' album demonstrates how artists are increasingly offering unique digital content to drive fan engagement and album sales in the streaming era.