Guster and The Mountain Goats

Guster, an American alternative rock band, originated in Somerville, Massachusetts, in 1991. Known for engaging live shows, humor, and vocal harmonies, their musical style blends indie rock, jangle pop, and acoustic folk. Popular songs include "Satellite," a gold record recipient, "Amsterdam," and "Fa Fa." Notable albums include the award-winning "Ganging Up on the Sun" and "Ooh La La" (2024). Band member Adam Gardner co-founded REVERB, an environmental advocacy organization.

The Mountain Goats are led by prolific songwriter and novelist John Darnielle, who began the project in 1991. Known for literary, impressionistic character studies, they evolved from lo-fi cassettes like Nine Black Poppies to albums like The Sunset Tree and Beat the Champ.