The Mountain Goats are an American indie rock and folk band founded in 1991, built around singer-songwriter John Darnielle, whose literary, confessional lyrics have earned the project a devoted cult following over more than three decades. Now a stable trio with drummer Jon Wurster and multi-instrumentalist Matt Douglas, the band has released over 20 studio albums - from lo-fi cassette recordings to ambitious concept records - with 2005's 'The Sunset Tree' widely regarded as their landmark work.
The Mountain Goats announced their 24th studio album 'Days', due August 7, 2026 on Cadmean Dawn Records, with lead single 'Charlie Sheen Reaches Out to the Feds'.
The band announced headline shows at Carnegie Hall and Walt Disney Concert Hall as part of their 2026 North American and European tour.
The Mountain Goats announced a European and UK tour for October 2026, with Craig Finn (The Hold Steady) opening on most dates.
The band released their 23rd studio album 'Through This Fire Across From Peter Balkan' on Cadmean Dawn Records, a concept musical featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda and Tommy Stinson.
A 20th anniversary reissue of 'The Sunset Tree', remastered at Abbey Road Studios, was released on October 17, 2025.
American indie-rock band The Mountain Goats perform in Berlin. The concert takes place on 11 October 2026 at 20:00.
American indie rock band The Mountain Goats perform at Christianskirche Ottensen.