The record's kind of a paean to the 90s with a couple of 70s & 80s detours. I am so proud of it. John Congleton produced, Rob Jost played bass, George Douglas (Matt's dad!) did the hammered dulcimer, and Mikaela Davis on the harp. Ben Loughran, who you know from recent tours, did some synth.
Backing vocals by Carolyn Leonhart, Jamie Leonhart, Catherine Russell, and, on "Hidden Majesty of Later Venom Albums," a full arrangement by Janis Siegel of The Manhattan Transfer. Additional backing vocals by Matt Nathanson on “Candlebox" - you would not be reading this, nor hearing these songs, if not for the open mic night Matt ran at Pitzer in the 90s.
The vinyl package is a super cool O-card design by Rob Carmichael / SEEN Studio. Hope you give it a listen or even an order!
Our new single is called “Candlebox” and is about a nameless band in the 90s who get offered an opening slot on the Candlebox tour. 1993, maybe, or 1994, and shortly after the whole experience, they’re not a band anymore. Days (out August 7) is an album about how the past looks when you’re looking at it from way down the line, so I had to call in Matt Nathanson to sing harmonies; we were young men together when stories like this one were being passed around like lore. Recorded at the legendary Sear Sound in Manhattan during perfect weather. John Congleton produced & mixed. Jon Wurster on drums, Matt Douglas on guitar, Rob Jost played bass, I played keys & did the guitar solo. Set the dial for maximum 90s because we pulled out all the stops: enjoy!
Pre-order ‘Days’ - 250 signed postcards included at random with deluxe vinyl pre-orders at our store: 30tgrs.ffm.to/days
Tour merch has been added to our store, including limited edition copper coins, tour tees, and commemorative ticket bundles. The coins are almost gone: www.hellomerch.com/collections/the-mountain-goats
All tour dates are on sale now, including our themed San Francisco residency + Los Angeles! Presale went fast, so be sure to get your tickets today at www.mountain-goats.com/tour. We can't wait to see you out there soon!
“Shallow Grave” - the second single off our forthcoming album Days (out August 7th on our label Cadmean Dawn) is out now!
I got the idea for “Shallow Grave” at a stoplight and recorded the first bits of it a capella into my phone. Came home and blazed through the rest old school style. Got very excited! Sent it to friends! Everybody bopped! Carrie White’s mom, or Carrie White’s arm? The jury is still out! Poetic license strikes again! Please enjoy what has already been called, by me, “the song of the summer”: Shallow Grave! Shallow Grave! Shallow Grave!
More deluxe vinyl has been added to our store - pre-order for your chance at a signed postcard! Pre-order Days: 30tgrs.ffm.to/days
New August tour dates are on sale now. We've been having a great time back on the road and hope you can join us! Get tickets: www.mountain-goats.com/tour
250 signed postcards included in deluxe vinyl pre-orders at random from our store.
This album began life as Grunges, a sequel to Goths, after I made a joke on social media about writing a song called “Contemplating Pearl Jam in the Carolina Dawn.” A few months later, my wife left town for a two-week residency in Virginia. My wife leaving town to play hockey in Banff is how All Hail West Texas happened. These songs are loosely about the 70s, 80s, and 90s, which is to say they’re about the accumulation of days, each one a little further back than the next, sometimes miraculously seeming clearer as they recede and sometimes blurring into unrecognizable shapes, which are sometimes pleasant and sometimes troubling. Most songs here are in major keys, but don’t let that fool you. If you do let that fool you, I have a bridge to sell you; there is nothing on the other side of the bridge. Still, you shouldn’t let that deter you. Who am I to tell you what kind of bridge you need, or where the bridge you need should lead? Nobody, really. Nobody at all.
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Our new album Days is out now! 30tgrs.ffm.to/days
The record's kind of a paean to the 90s with a couple of 70s & 80s detours. I am so proud of it. John Congleton produced, Rob Jost played bass, George Douglas (Matt's dad!) did the hammered dulcimer, and Mikaela Davis on the harp. Ben Loughran, who you know from recent tours, did some synth.
Backing vocals by Carolyn Leonhart, Jamie Leonhart, Catherine Russell, and, on "Hidden Majesty of Later Venom Albums," a full arrangement by Janis Siegel of The Manhattan Transfer. Additional backing vocals by Matt Nathanson on “Candlebox" - you would not be reading this, nor hearing these songs, if not for the open mic night Matt ran at Pitzer in the 90s.
The vinyl package is a super cool O-card design by Rob Carmichael / SEEN Studio. Hope you give it a listen or even an order!
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Oxford Pennant x the Mountain Goats collection is live! Shop now: oxfordpennant.com/collections/the-mountain-goats
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Our new single is called “Candlebox” and is about a nameless band in the 90s who get offered an opening slot on the Candlebox tour. 1993, maybe, or 1994, and shortly after the whole experience, they’re not a band anymore. Days (out August 7) is an album about how the past looks when you’re looking at it from way down the line, so I had to call in Matt Nathanson to sing harmonies; we were young men together when stories like this one were being passed around like lore. Recorded at the legendary Sear Sound in Manhattan during perfect weather. John Congleton produced & mixed. Jon Wurster on drums, Matt Douglas on guitar, Rob Jost played bass, I played keys & did the guitar solo. Set the dial for maximum 90s because we pulled out all the stops: enjoy!
Pre-order ‘Days’ - 250 signed postcards included at random with deluxe vinyl pre-orders at our store: 30tgrs.ffm.to/days
Stream “Candlebox” + watch visualizer: 30tgrs.ffm.to/candlebox
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Tour merch has been added to our store, including limited edition copper coins, tour tees, and commemorative ticket bundles. The coins are almost gone: www.hellomerch.com/collections/the-mountain-goats
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All tour dates are on sale now, including our themed San Francisco residency + Los Angeles! Presale went fast, so be sure to get your tickets today at www.mountain-goats.com/tour. We can't wait to see you out there soon!
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“Shallow Grave” - the second single off our forthcoming album Days (out August 7th on our label Cadmean Dawn) is out now!
I got the idea for “Shallow Grave” at a stoplight and recorded the first bits of it a capella into my phone. Came home and blazed through the rest old school style. Got very excited! Sent it to friends! Everybody bopped! Carrie White’s mom, or Carrie White’s arm? The jury is still out! Poetic license strikes again! Please enjoy what has already been called, by me, “the song of the summer”: Shallow Grave! Shallow Grave! Shallow Grave!
More deluxe vinyl has been added to our store - pre-order for your chance at a signed postcard! Pre-order Days: 30tgrs.ffm.to/days
Stream + watch the "Shallow Grave" visualizer: 30tgrs.ffm.to/shallowgrave
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Gentlemen! The camera doesn't lie - new music video for "Charlie Sheen Reaches Out to the Feds" out now
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New August tour dates are on sale now. We've been having a great time back on the road and hope you can join us! Get tickets: www.mountain-goats.com/tour
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Tour begins tomorrow! + We’ve added new dates in August. Find presale info and all tickets at www.mountain-goats.com/tour
See you soon!
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Our new album Days is out on August 7th, 2026, on our label Cadmean Dawn! Pre-order/pre-save: 30tgrs.ffm.to/days
The first single “Charlie Sheen Reaches Out to the Feds” is streaming now: 30tgrs.ffm.to/charliesheenreachesouttothefeds
Pre-order new merch: www.mountain-goats.com/merch
250 signed postcards included in deluxe vinyl pre-orders at random from our store.
This album began life as Grunges, a sequel to Goths, after I made a joke on social media about writing a song called “Contemplating Pearl Jam in the Carolina Dawn.” A few months later, my wife left town for a two-week residency in Virginia. My wife leaving town to play hockey in Banff is how All Hail West Texas happened. These songs are loosely about the 70s, 80s, and 90s, which is to say they’re about the accumulation of days, each one a little further back than the next, sometimes miraculously seeming clearer as they recede and sometimes blurring into unrecognizable shapes, which are sometimes pleasant and sometimes troubling. Most songs here are in major keys, but don’t let that fool you. If you do let that fool you, I have a bridge to sell you; there is nothing on the other side of the bridge. Still, you shouldn’t let that deter you. Who am I to tell you what kind of bridge you need, or where the bridge you need should lead? Nobody, really. Nobody at all.
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