John Darnielle

Musician and primary member of The Mountain Goats

John Darnielle appears in the following:

'Get Lit' Re-Read: John Darnielle, AKA the Mountain Goats, Performs

Friday, July 16, 2021

We air two special performances from John Darnielle, who performs as the Mountain Goats, from our March Get Lit with All Of It book club event. 

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'Get Lit:' John Darnielle, AKA the Mountain Goats, Performs

Tuesday, April 06, 2021

We air two special performances from John Darnielle, who performs as the Mountain Goats, from our March Get Lit with All Of It book club event. 

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The Mountain Goats' John Darnielle's New Novel; A Music Guide To Victor Jara; Camera Obscura Plays Live

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

The Mountain Goats' John Darnielle talks about his latest novel. A short guide to the music and life of Victor Jara. Camera Obscura performs live in the Soundcheck studio.

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John Darnielle On His New Book 'Wolf in White Van'

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

John Darnielle talks about his new book Wolf in White Van, backward masking and the ringing in his ears. 

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Sing-Along Songs And John Darnielle Solo

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

On today's Soundcheck, musicologist Alisun Pawley talks about sing-along songs and why we want to belt out familiar tunes in a crowd. Then Pitchfork founder and frequent Soundcheck contributor Ryan Schreiber gives us his list of five irresistible sing-along songs -- from Al Green to David Bowie and Queen to Weezer.

Plus, The Mountain Goats' John Darnielle delivers a stirring solo performance behind the piano and acoustic guitar in the studio.

Aha Moment: John Darnielle and Black Sabbath

Friday, July 20, 2012

Twenty years ago John Darnielle formed one of indie rock's great bands: The Mountain Goats. The New Yorker called Darnielle "America's best non-hip hop lyricist”; his songs are moody...

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