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The Mountain Goats announce “alternate configuration” tour dates

4415 days ago
Consequence of SoundIt's like two bands for the price of one! more info

(Just Heard) John Darnielle and Peter Hughes to tour as the Mountain Goats this summer

4415 days ago
Impose MagazineFor 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

Shorties (Favorite Books About Movies, John Darnielle on Songwriting, and more)

4497 days ago
LargeHeartedBoyZola 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

The Mountain Goats Fans Call For Singer To Be Named Poet Laureate

4517 days ago
ContactMusicFans 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

Shorties (John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats for Poet Laureate, Barbara Kingsolver on the Social Responsibilities of Literature, and more)

4517 days ago
LargeHeartedBoySign 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

Live Around Town This Week

4528 days ago
KEXP SeattleWith 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

Shorties (A Tour of Literary Manhattan, John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats Talks Songwriting, and more)

4530 days ago
LargeHeartedBoyThe New York Times tours literary Manhattan. John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats discusses his song "White Cedar " with Willamette Week. When you write a song like this, are you thinking of people from your life or thinking of... more info

Matthew E. White playing The Fillmore with The Mountain Goats, 12/14/12

4533 days ago
The Bay BridgedPlucked from my old stomping grounds of Richmond, Va., Matthew E. White emerged in the late summer haze with his debut album, Big Inner. Grand and lush in its sound and arrangements, the album was unique in its dedication and breadth. Not much else t... more info

Shorties (John Darnielle on Songwriting, Mark Z. Danielewski on His New Book, and more)

4589 days ago
LargeHeartedBoyJohn Darnielle of the Mountain Goats talks songwriting with the Ithaca Times. Asked about other lyricists, Darnielle admitted to not being current in hip hop, but praised "Ghostface [who] does something for poetry nerds like me." He praised Mary Chap... more info

Mountain Goats NYC run continues (night 3 setlist); Matthew E. White headlining a CMJ show too (updated dates)

4590 days ago
Brooklyn VeganThe Mountain Goats @ Bowery Ballroom, 10/15/2012 (via @haleigh133) Following two nights at Music Hall of Williamsburg, The Mountain Goats continued their NYC run last night at Bowery Ballroom (10/15) and we've got the setlist (including a cover of Wy... more info

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