Dave Hause dropped his latest album, …And the Mermaid, earlier this month, and today he unveils the lineup for his annual boutique festival, Sing Us Home. Set for May 1 through 3 in Hause’s hometown of Philadelphia, the fest features headlining sets by the Mountain Goats (led by John Darnielle, …
Read More »Watch the Mountain Goats Become Bobbleheads in 'Get Famous' Video
The Mountain Goats appear as bobbleheads in the quirky new video for “Get Famous,” a track off their upcoming album Getting Into Knives. Described by John Darnielle as a “Mott the Hoople-inspired jaunt,” the track explores the pitfalls of fame. Ray Donovan showrunner David Hollander directed the video, using custom-made …
Read More »The Mountain Goats Preview New Album 'Getting Into Knives' With 'As Many Candles as Possible'
The Mountain Goats have released a new song, “As Many Candles as Possible,” from what will be their second album of 2020, Getting Into Knives, out October 23rd via Merge. The track opens with a bristling twist of guitars and rumbling drums before settling into a steady groove. A distorted …
Read More »Asbury Lanes Opens for Summer With Snail Mail, Meat Puppets, Mountain Goats
A crop of rising and established indie/alt-rock artists – including Snail Mail, the Mountain Goats, Meat Puppets, Girlpool and Sebadoh – will perform this summer at New Jersey’s Asbury Lanes. The bowling alley/venue opened newly-renovated in 2018 with a massive stage, a 700-person dance floor and a 24-hour diner, one …
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