John Darnielle: podcast appearances and interviews

John Darnielle, born on March 16, 1967, is an American musician and novelist best known as the primary and originally sole member of the indie folk band The Mountain Goats. Since establishing the band in 1991, he has served as the writer, composer, guitarist, pianist, and vocalist. Darnielle has developed a reputation for his prolific output and literary lyrics, which have garnered him a dedicated cult following. In addition to his musical career, he has authored three novels: Wolf in White Van published in 2014, Universal Harvester in 2017, and Devil House in 2022. His work combines complex storytelling with musical and literary talent, contributing significantly to the indie music scene and contemporary literature.