John Darnielle

John Darnielle: Mountain Goat, American Idol

Fresh Times for Mission Recording Studio Different Fur, the Mountain Goats, and More

From SF Weekly's latest music section: Different Fur owner/engineer Patrick Brown behind the board.​Different Fur: Late in 2009, the Mission recording studio Different Fur played host to a night of local musical magic. Upstart Berkeley band the Morning Benders was recording a video with the t ... More >>

The Mountain Goats Perform a Soundtrack Live at the Castro Theatre

The Mountain Goats at the Castro Theatre last night. Pics by Chris.​The Mountain Goats (live film soundtrack)December 14, 2010 @ The Casto TheatreBetter than: Fumbling with the bong, trying to synch up Dark Side of the Moon and The Wizard of Oz. We've all surely heard the joke by now. The "how ma ... More >>

Craggy Crimes of Passion

The Mountain Goats at the Castro Theatre last night. Pics by Chris.​The Mountain Goats (live film soundtrack)December 14, 2010 @ The Casto TheatreBetter than: Fumbling with the bong, trying to synch up Dark Side of the Moon and The Wizard of Oz. We've all surely heard the joke by now. The "how ma ... More >>

Last Night: The Mountain Goats Solo at the Swedish American Hall

The Mountain Goats SoloWednesday, February 25, 2009 Swedish American Hall at Cafe Du NordReview By Melissa BaronBetter Than: Going to a crowded, dancey, pushy Noise Pop show. Or listening to your Mountain Goats records at home.From recordings alone, one could probably imagine what a typical  Mo ... More >>

Last Night: The Mountain Goats at the Fillmore

The Mountain Goats SoloWednesday, February 25, 2009 Swedish American Hall at Cafe Du NordReview By Melissa BaronBetter Than: Going to a crowded, dancey, pushy Noise Pop show. Or listening to your Mountain Goats records at home.From recordings alone, one could probably imagine what a typical  Mo ... More >>

Talking Music series emphasizes the brains behind the songs

The Mountain Goats SoloWednesday, February 25, 2009 Swedish American Hall at Cafe Du NordReview By Melissa BaronBetter Than: Going to a crowded, dancey, pushy Noise Pop show. Or listening to your Mountain Goats records at home.From recordings alone, one could probably imagine what a typical  Mo ... More >>

The Mountain Goats to Play Two Nights in SF

The Mountain Goats SoloWednesday, February 25, 2009 Swedish American Hall at Cafe Du NordReview By Melissa BaronBetter Than: Going to a crowded, dancey, pushy Noise Pop show. Or listening to your Mountain Goats records at home.From recordings alone, one could probably imagine what a typical  Mo ... More >>

Lead Members from Magnetic Fields, Mountain Goats, New Pornographers Talk Music for SF Lecture Series

The Mountain Goats SoloWednesday, February 25, 2009 Swedish American Hall at Cafe Du NordReview By Melissa BaronBetter Than: Going to a crowded, dancey, pushy Noise Pop show. Or listening to your Mountain Goats records at home.From recordings alone, one could probably imagine what a typical  Mo ... More >>

LastNight: The Mountain Goats Record for Daytrotter and a Tour of the Wolfgang Vault

The Mountain Goats SoloWednesday, February 25, 2009 Swedish American Hall at Cafe Du NordReview By Melissa BaronBetter Than: Going to a crowded, dancey, pushy Noise Pop show. Or listening to your Mountain Goats records at home.From recordings alone, one could probably imagine what a typical  Mo ... More >>

Noise Pop '08 - The Critic's Picks

The Mountain Goats SoloWednesday, February 25, 2009 Swedish American Hall at Cafe Du NordReview By Melissa BaronBetter Than: Going to a crowded, dancey, pushy Noise Pop show. Or listening to your Mountain Goats records at home.From recordings alone, one could probably imagine what a typical  Mo ... More >>

Noise Pop Preview: Mountain Goats Delve into Divine Dread

The Mountain Goats SoloWednesday, February 25, 2009 Swedish American Hall at Cafe Du NordReview By Melissa BaronBetter Than: Going to a crowded, dancey, pushy Noise Pop show. Or listening to your Mountain Goats records at home.From recordings alone, one could probably imagine what a typical  Mo ... More >>

The Mountain Goats

The Mountain Goats SoloWednesday, February 25, 2009 Swedish American Hall at Cafe Du NordReview By Melissa BaronBetter Than: Going to a crowded, dancey, pushy Noise Pop show. Or listening to your Mountain Goats records at home.From recordings alone, one could probably imagine what a typical  Mo ... More >>

Aesop Rock's None Shall Pass A Mixed Bag

The Mountain Goats SoloWednesday, February 25, 2009 Swedish American Hall at Cafe Du NordReview By Melissa BaronBetter Than: Going to a crowded, dancey, pushy Noise Pop show. Or listening to your Mountain Goats records at home.From recordings alone, one could probably imagine what a typical  Mo ... More >>

Mountain Goats graze through three sold out shows

The Mountain Goats SoloWednesday, February 25, 2009 Swedish American Hall at Cafe Du NordReview By Melissa BaronBetter Than: Going to a crowded, dancey, pushy Noise Pop show. Or listening to your Mountain Goats records at home.From recordings alone, one could probably imagine what a typical  Mo ... More >>

It's a big fucking deal all over again

The Mountain Goats SoloWednesday, February 25, 2009 Swedish American Hall at Cafe Du NordReview By Melissa BaronBetter Than: Going to a crowded, dancey, pushy Noise Pop show. Or listening to your Mountain Goats records at home.From recordings alone, one could probably imagine what a typical  Mo ... More >>

Meet the New Boss

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The Mountain Goats

The Sunset Tree

Hear This

On their latest, the Mountain Goats replace dysfunction with – even more dysfunction

Down So Long

Morose singer/ songwriter Mark Eitzel delivers his best solo record, informed by -- gasp! -- upbeat electronica

Personal Best

What the world needs now is a wholly subjective, occasionally snarky awards ceremony

Pop Philosophy

Buddy, Can You Spare Some Change?

Hear This

The Mountain Goats perform alchemy

Woodstick

Three (small) days of peace, love, and psychedelia

It's a Bi-Fi World

Notes on the American Mountain Goat