Consequence of Sound — How have Bob Dylan and John Darnielle, a.k.a. The Mountain Goats, traveled world? Darnielle often sings in the present tense, moving with caution from place to place, detailing the ghosts that live in unexplored pockets of the world. He zooms in on ... more info

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LargeHeartedBoy — Haruki Murakami's new novel was released today in Japan. PopMatters lists 10 of 2013's top metal albums (so far). Going to Somewhere is a Google Maps mashup of the Mountain Goats "Going to..." songs and the places in their titles,... more info

Chorus.fm — *The Mountain Goats (http://www.absolutepunk.net/artists/showlink.php?l=43732)* have announced a run of summer tour dates beginning June 3 at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC. John Darnielle and Peter Hughes will tour as a duo for the first time since... more info

Consequence of Sound — It's like two bands for the price of one! more info

Impose Magazine — For the first time since 2007 (that's 6 years ago, count 'em—6!), John Darnielle has announced that he will go on the road with the Mountain Goats again, this time as a duo with Peter Hughes. The tour, which will be appropriately named TUTT... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Zola Books asks noted cinephiles to name their favorite book about movies. The Quietus interviews Mountain Goats frontman John Darnielle. Now, I know you're a big fan of Joan Didion, and I wondered if her writing was what inspired you,... more info

ContactMusic — Fans of cult singer/songwriter John Darnielle have launched a petition to land The Mountain Goats star a nod as the next U.S. Poet Laureate.More than... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Sign a petition to appoint John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats U.S. Poet Laureate. Omnivoracious interviews Barbara Kingsolver about her latest novel, Flight Behavior. Flight Behavior incorporates your well-known passions for environmentalism and su... more info

KEXP Seattle — With Christmas fast approaching the choices are limited; however, we’ve got some amazing show selections for you this week. Starting on Monday night with the critically acclaimed Alt-J at Crocodile who will end up on many Top 10 Album lists at the... more info