The Mountain Goats

Band

The Mountain Goats

The Mountain Goats are an American indie folk band formed in Claremont, California, by singer-songwriter John Darnielle. Currently based in Durham, North Carolina, the group featured Darnielle as its sole member for many years. Although Darnielle remains the core member of the band, he has worked with a variety of collaborators over time. These contributors include Peter Hughes, Jon Wurster, Matt Douglas, Franklin Bruno, Rachel Ware, John Vanderslice, Kaki King, and Annie Clark.