Quincy Mumford

Quincy Mumford & The Reason Why who have shared bills with Tedeschi Trucks Band, moe., Donovan Frankenreiter, Slightly Stoopid, Rusted Root will take to the road in support of the record. - Relix Magazine

“In the brand new music video for "A Hard Place", Quincy Mumford & the Reason Why bring the spirit of the seaside to a rooftop in Asbury Park, New Jersey on a cloudy day. The simple barefoot bliss very much suits the sweet reggae-infused single, the first off the bands new album Its Only Change.”
- Zimbio - - Zimbio

Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the exclusive premiere of "A Hard Place," a new song by Quincy Mumford & The Reason Why. - Guitar World

This band from New Jersey sounds more like they’re from somewhere out west, where the sands are perfection and the waves crash down on summer days when they’re penning their next greatest tune. If you’re a fan of that soothing rock meets pop sound, check out Quincy Mumford and the Reason Why now. - Band Blurb

“Quincy Mumford & The Reason Why is absolutely a band worth checking out. They bring something to the musical world that is both special and inspiring.”
– Plugged In Promotions - – Plugged In Promotions

“Quincy Mumford & The Reason Why is absolutely a band worth checking out. They bring something to the musical world that is both special and inspiring.”
– Plugged In Promotions - – Plugged In Promotions

“In the brand new music video for "A Hard Place," Quincy Mumford & the Reason Why bring the spirit of the seaside to a rooftop in Asbury Park, New Jersey on a cloudy day. The simple barefoot bliss very much suits the sweet reggae-infused single, the first off the band's new album It's Only Change.”
- Zimbio - - Zimbio

“Quincy Mumford is a bit of an enigma. At 21, the soulful crooning front man of Quincy Mumford and The Reason Why has a sound beyond his years.”
– Palm Beach Illustrated - – Palm Beach Illustrated

“Quincy Mumford is a bit of an enigma. At 21, the soulful crooning front man of Quincy Mumford and The Reason Why has a sound beyond his years.”
– Palm Beach Illustrated - – Palm Beach Illustrated

Quincy Mumford plays at Asbury Park Press studio - Asbury Park Press

Quincy Mumford plays at Asbury Park Press studio - Asbury Park Press

"...His best songs would be impressive even if they were written by someone way older. More impressively, Mumford is able to channel iconoclastic influences like Ben Harper and the Grateful Dead yet avoid overt mimicry."




(Quincy Mumford) makes guitar rock that’s so thoughtful and mature, you’d never know he wasn’t old enough to get into most of the clubs he plays. Tracks from his debut CD, “Grateful,” have been all over college and adult alternative rock stations and the album almost made the top 10 in a listeners poll done by Jersey radio station WBJB-FM. His best songs — such as the funkified “My Town” and the mellow “Diane” — would be impressive even if they were written by someone way older. More impressively, Mumford is able to channel iconoclastic influences like Ben Harper and the Grateful Dead yet avoid overt mimicry.

Tony Sclafani, "Top of the Pops!" msnbc.com, April 2009

- Tony Sclafani,

"(Mumford) is going to give a few singer/songwriters a run for their money...The music on this album is phenomenal...Aside from his natural talent on guitar, his voice is nearly flawless. This debut self-titled album is a surefire summer favorite...(He) is going to do big things."

Jack Johnson might lose some sleep after listening to Quincy Mumford’s Self-Titled debut album. This sixteen year old is going to give a few singer/songwriters a run for their money. While he’s not even old enough to drive legally in New Jersey, he does have the talent to drive young girls and boys crazy for him. Whether it be at a coffee shop, a sold out venue, or a street corner in New York, Quincy has the ability to attract all ages with his voice and guitar. The music on this album is phenomenal.

It is also refreshing to hear that lyrics are also age appropriate. So many child stars perform songs that were not written by them and include topics way too mature for them to be singing about. Themes of sex and drugs are not a part of this album, but that doesn’t mean Quincy’s lyrics are babyish or immature. In fact, he proves that sex and drugs don’t need to be included in an album to be a success. It is obvious to see that Quincy Mumford has a good head on his shoulders. With themes such as being grateful and the feeling of being home, the first track, My Town, discusses how nothing compares to where you are from. - The Indie Uprising - by Allie Berg

"Don't let his age fool you, on "Edgemere," Mumford's sound is definitively mature: no gimmicks, no bells, no whistles; just earnest pop with a touch of funk — and a whole lot of sea salt."


Steve says:


With a vocal style that's been compared to Jack Johnson and G. Love, on his latest release Mumford seems to be summoning his more traditional influences, including the folky poetics of Paul Simon, the Jamaican rhythms of Bob Marley and the wispy vocal stylings of Stephen Stills.

Mellow yet infectious, breezy yet bright, Mumford has a gift for composing buoyant, surfside singalongs — standouts here being "Lifted" and "Helmet Man" — that know exactly when to ebb and when to flow.

Don't let his age fool you, on "Edgemere," Mumford's sound is definitively mature: no gimmicks, no bells, no whistles; just earnest pop with a touch of funk — and a whole lot of sea salt.

Alex says:


It would seem that for Quincy Mumford, there's no such thing as a sophomore slump.

Mumford, who was met with local acclaim last year thanks to his self-titled debut album, has one-upped himself with his latest work, the alternately funky and tender "South Edgemere."

It would be easy to say that the teenaged Mumford is talented beyond his years, but that's not telling the whole story. On his debut, as well as on his latest disc, the singer-songwriter is penning the exact kinds of songs that a Monmouth County teenager — albeit a supremely talented one — would write: songs about young love, missing the summer and a desire to get out; he seems to be constantly and keenly aware of his exact time and place, and he crafts his work accordingly.

"I feel so lifted, ain't nothing wrong, yeah there's nothing missing. I'm in this moment, always looking for answers — right now I found them," Mumford writes in the exemplary new tune "Lifted," and it's hard to argue with the fact that this is the moment for him and his work, dipping temperatures be damned.

By Stephen Bove and Alex Biese - Asbury Park Press www.app.com

"...Yet this kids nails it his first time out. Completely pretense free..."

Learning how to get out of the way of the song, to back off and let the music take center stage, is a hard lesson for any performer to learn - especially one as young as Mumford. Yet this kids nails it his first time out. Completely pretense free, his debut delivers a focused collection of low-key acoustic pop with a fragile saltwater tang.

This singer/songwriter croons a soundtrack of beach jams that is light, smooth and upbeat...Sounds as though he has a good grasp of his own style.

The songwriting and vocals are sturdy, not doused with that sappy pop sounds. The instruments fill in nicely as well, potent and cohesively, the way a band should play... - Asbury Park Press: Jersey Alive! October 2008