10 Hilarious Tumblrs You Should Be Following
Tumblr's recent buyout by Yahoo! has the Internet wondering how the site will change under the new non-David Karp management. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe Mountain Goats: Survival Skill
“Amy aka Spent Gladiator 1” opens the Mountain Goats’ 14th album, Transcendental Youth, with a clear mandate: Just stay alive. read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesThe Mountain Goats: Transcendental Youth
John Darnielle and his Mountain Goats have frequently been at their best while capturing characters in dark situations, usually struggling to get through. Darnielle's direct lyrics can pinpoint an emotion without limiting the utility of sharing that experience. read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsPaste mPlayer Issue 63 Is Live!
Back in 2006, Paste named John Darnielle one of the 100 Best Living Songwriters, but it wasn’t until today that his band The Mountain Goats have appeared on one of our covers.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsJohn Darnielle Channels Mitt Romney as Fugazi Fan Through Twitter
If you have a Twitter account and a pulse you’ve undoubtedly been inundated with everyone’s two cents (and then some) in regard to the hidden camera video of Mitt Romney speaking during a $50,000-a-plate fundraiser held last year.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Mountain Goats Cover "Little Boxes" for Weeds Intro
In its eighth and final season, Showtime’s Weeds has finally brought back the signature intro song “Little Boxes.” After the original Pete Seeger song became the intro for season one, many musicians provided their own renditions for season two and three, including Regina Spektor, The Shins, Man Man and Randy Newman.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsListen to The Mountain Goats' New Single, "Cry For Judas"
The Mountain Goats have released the lead single from their 14th album, an uncharacteristically bouncy tune titled “Cry For Judas.”... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Mountain Goats Announce New Album
The Mountain Goats have announced that they will be releasing a new full-length album, Transcendental Youth, on Oct. 2 via Merge Records. The new record will follow-up the John Darnielle and company’s 2011 release All Eternals Deck, which was their first release on Merge.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsFrom The Vault: The Mountain Goats - "Alpha Omega"
Watch John Darnielle perform "Alpha Omega" live during the 2009 Noise Pop Festival. read more
Found in: Featured VideosTramps Like Us: The 12 Greatest Albums About Youth In Motion
These albums have inspired runaway dreams, or vicarious renegade ethics, but mostly they represent the viciously idealistic fantasies that have flourished in every American generation who grew up with pop music. read more
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