Kevin L. Barnes (born May 30, 1974) is the singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter for the indie rock group of Montreal, part of the Elephant 6 Collective. Barnes started the band on his own and, although providing several stories as to the origin of the name, is said to have named it after a failed romance with a woman from Montreal. The group has recorded thirteen full-length albums, and numerous EPs and 7" singles. His brother, David Barnes, is an artist and has designed most of the band's artwork for albums after the release of The Gay Parade.
In 2003, Barnes married Nina Aimee Grøttland, a graphic artist and former Ethnobabes member. They separated in December 2013. They have one daughter, Alabee, born in Oslo on December 29, 2004.
of Montreal
of Montreal consists of various musicians, and Barnes is the only founder member. The group has recorded thirteen studio albums, beginning with Cherry Peel, and, most recently, Aureate Gloom, which was released on March 3, 2015 on Polyvinyl. While melodic pop has always been Barnes' primary vehicle, his style has managed to transform significantly since the 1997 release of Cherry Peel. The acoustic tendencies of early albums gradually transformed into a more electronic, funk, and overall eclectic sound. One of the features which often appears in Barnes' songwriting is his penchant for composing upbeat melodies to gloomy lyrics and morose subject matter. At different periods in the band's career he has dealt with subjects both personal and fictional. He is a prolific lyricist with a tendency to employ unusual words and phrases and complicated wordplay.
As a junior in 2002, he recorded ten receptions for 222 yards and four touchdowns. That year, he was named an Associated Press Big School second-team all-state, Baltimore Sun honorable mention All-Met, and all-county player. As a senior in 2003, Barnes recorded 62 tackles, including 32 solo, three interceptions, and three broken-up passes. That year, he was named an Associated Press Big School all-state, Baltimore Sun All-Met, and Washington Post honorable mention All-Met.
Kevin Barnes (born 12 September 1975) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker. He played four matches in the Football League Second Division for Blackpool. He is now a director for 4DXMedia Ltd whose websites include the popular voucher codes site netvouchercodes, he has worked there since retiring from football due to injury.
"It's definitely pop music, ... but nowadays that term is so broad. Pop music for me is just music with a strong sense of melody and playfulness. I think it's really great how far pop music has gone in the last century. It is really exciting to think about the future. I just hope people don't lose their love for a pretty tune. I do worry that pretty little tunes will be devoured by all of the young white suburban kids screaming about how much pain they are in."
"It's very encouraging. We're touring like crazy. We've already been around the country once. We're going to Japan in October and Europe in November."
"We love them and can't wait to party with them."
"It's definitely a positive message. We're not obsessing over inner pain or anything like that."
"There's always going to be some sort of continuity because it's all basically coming from my head. Even then, I have a lot of influences and interests in a lot of different kinds of music."
"A lot of the core members [of Elephant 6] were from this place called Ruston, Louisiana, and they all went to high school together. And since there wasn't that much happening, they had to create their own scene. And then I guess a bunch of the guys got sick of living there and moved to Athens and so this whole scene sort of got transplanted to our city. Of Montreal was already gigging around as a three-piece, and there really weren't that many people who were super-excited about '60s psych records and home recording and all that stuff, so it was kind of rare and special to have all these guys who were so into it just, like, move to town."
"In many cases, the danger signals are apparent and still go undetected. An even more serious problem is that a significant share of mortgage fraud today is committed by industry insiders. In this [mortgage industry, we choose to educate our team members on the sales training and the relationship side but seem to forget or choose to forget that there is another side to training, Brokers and lenders alike need to know what tools there are to prevent mortgage fraud and how to use them. It's a little late to detect fraud once the loan is closed and funded, and most criminals won't give you back your money."
"It's a very common practice. The criminals are getting smarter and smarter every day."
"Fourteen out of 30 rooms had arrests."
"We are housing the very element we are fighting against. Downtown residents live in fear."
of Montreal - The Sunlandic Twins (15 Year Anniversary)
Listen/Buy: https://polyvinyl.ffm.to/the-sunlandic-twins-15
of Montreal's seminal record, The Sunlandic Twins, arrived in April of 2005 as the follow-up to their breakthrough album, Satanic Panic in the Attic. To celebrate 15 years since its illustrious release, Polyvinyl is pleased to present a brand new edition of The Sunlandic Twins on Red and Orange Swirl vinyl complete with a re-designed gatefold jacket interior and 5 additional bonus tracks on side D to round out this superlative 23-song 2xLP. Pre-order your copy today from the Polyvinyl Store (ships February 3) and bundle with a new t-shirt collaboration from David Barnes & JLP.
"The album plays out like an electro pop opera, although no lorgnette is required. The Sunlandic Twins begins buoyant and opalescent, traversing a labyri...
published: 23 Oct 2020
Kevin Barnes on the writing process for of Montreal's HISSING FAUNA, ARE YOU THE DESTROYER?
Kevin Barnes of the band of Montreal describes their writing process for Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer?
From the Life of the Record podcast "The Making of HISSING FAUNA, ARE YOU THE DESTROYER? - featuring Kevin Barnes"
Life of the Record podcast - of Montreal documentary
Interview with Kevin Barnes
Episode 17
https://lifeoftherecord.com/#/of-montreal/
#ofmontreal #kevinbarnes #documentary #musicpodcast #lifeoftherecord
published: 19 Sep 2022
'Of Montreal' Frontman Kevin Barnes -- WSJ Interview
At the SXSW music festival, WSJ rock and pop critic Jim Fusilli sits down with 'Of Montreal' frontman Kevin Barnes to discuss his music and his inspirations.
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published: 06 Apr 2012
Exclusive! Of Montreal acoustic of 'An Eluardian Instance'
Watch our exclusive with Of Montreal's Kevin Barnes and his acoustic performance of the next single 'An Eluardian Instance'.
published: 20 Jan 2009
Kevin Barnes (of Montreal) - I Will (acoustic)
published: 21 Sep 2015
An Interview With Kevin Barnes (of Montreal)
Watch the shortened version of our interview with Kevin Barnes from of Montreal. We interviewed Kevin at The Haunt in Ithaca, N.Y.
published: 02 Nov 2015
A Naked, Gay Interview with Of Montreal's Kevin Barnes
Pansexual Of Montreal frontman Kevin Barnes was nice enough to give us some of his time. We discuss sex, promiscuity, the church, Sharon Van Etten and... wrestling. Enjoy!Kevin good
published: 09 May 2011
Kevin Barnes (of Montreal) interview
Interviewing Kevin Barnes (of Montreal) on Subculture Radio before our show at Respectable Street in West Palm Beach, Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Presented by Heroes Live Entertainment and POPLIFE.
published: 25 Mar 2022
Kevin Discusses Stage Costumes and Performing Nude
Filmmaker Jason Miller got a chance to interview Kevin before we left for our current US tour. Thought you all might like to see it, since it might make the final cut for the Song Dynasties documentary.
Check out the Kickstarter campaign & watch the Song Dynasties trailer here: http://kck.st/SQBlIO
published: 07 Dec 2012
"Tim I Wish You Were Born a Girl" [03/17] - Kevin Barnes (of Montreal) @ (le) poisson rouge, 12/2019
Kevin Barnes solo show at (le) poisson rouge in New York, NY on December 20, 2019.
Full show playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0pOxFBIcKSV6VjDtspxQa5XKV7F_YgIR
Listen/Buy: https://polyvinyl.ffm.to/the-sunlandic-twins-15
of Montreal's seminal record, The Sunlandic Twins, arrived in April of 2005 as the follow-up to the...
Kevin Barnes of the band of Montreal describes their writing process for Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer?
From the Life of the Record podcast "The Making...
Kevin Barnes of the band of Montreal describes their writing process for Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer?
From the Life of the Record podcast "The Making of HISSING FAUNA, ARE YOU THE DESTROYER? - featuring Kevin Barnes"
Life of the Record podcast - of Montreal documentary
Interview with Kevin Barnes
Episode 17
https://lifeoftherecord.com/#/of-montreal/
#ofmontreal #kevinbarnes #documentary #musicpodcast #lifeoftherecord
Kevin Barnes of the band of Montreal describes their writing process for Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer?
From the Life of the Record podcast "The Making of HISSING FAUNA, ARE YOU THE DESTROYER? - featuring Kevin Barnes"
Life of the Record podcast - of Montreal documentary
Interview with Kevin Barnes
Episode 17
https://lifeoftherecord.com/#/of-montreal/
#ofmontreal #kevinbarnes #documentary #musicpodcast #lifeoftherecord
At the SXSW music festival, WSJ rock and pop critic Jim Fusilli sits down with 'Of Montreal' frontman Kevin Barnes to discuss his music and his inspirations.
D...
At the SXSW music festival, WSJ rock and pop critic Jim Fusilli sits down with 'Of Montreal' frontman Kevin Barnes to discuss his music and his inspirations.
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At the SXSW music festival, WSJ rock and pop critic Jim Fusilli sits down with 'Of Montreal' frontman Kevin Barnes to discuss his music and his inspirations.
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Pansexual Of Montreal frontman Kevin Barnes was nice enough to give us some of his time. We discuss sex, promiscuity, the church, Sharon Van Etten and... wrestl...
Pansexual Of Montreal frontman Kevin Barnes was nice enough to give us some of his time. We discuss sex, promiscuity, the church, Sharon Van Etten and... wrestling. Enjoy!Kevin good
Pansexual Of Montreal frontman Kevin Barnes was nice enough to give us some of his time. We discuss sex, promiscuity, the church, Sharon Van Etten and... wrestling. Enjoy!Kevin good
Interviewing Kevin Barnes (of Montreal) on Subculture Radio before our show at Respectable Street in West Palm Beach, Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Presented by He...
Interviewing Kevin Barnes (of Montreal) on Subculture Radio before our show at Respectable Street in West Palm Beach, Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Presented by Heroes Live Entertainment and POPLIFE.
Interviewing Kevin Barnes (of Montreal) on Subculture Radio before our show at Respectable Street in West Palm Beach, Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Presented by Heroes Live Entertainment and POPLIFE.
Filmmaker Jason Miller got a chance to interview Kevin before we left for our current US tour. Thought you all might like to see it, since it might make the fin...
Filmmaker Jason Miller got a chance to interview Kevin before we left for our current US tour. Thought you all might like to see it, since it might make the final cut for the Song Dynasties documentary.
Check out the Kickstarter campaign & watch the Song Dynasties trailer here: http://kck.st/SQBlIO
Filmmaker Jason Miller got a chance to interview Kevin before we left for our current US tour. Thought you all might like to see it, since it might make the final cut for the Song Dynasties documentary.
Check out the Kickstarter campaign & watch the Song Dynasties trailer here: http://kck.st/SQBlIO
Kevin Barnes solo show at (le) poisson rouge in New York, NY on December 20, 2019.
Full show playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0pOxFBIcKSV6VjDtspxQa...
Kevin Barnes solo show at (le) poisson rouge in New York, NY on December 20, 2019.
Full show playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0pOxFBIcKSV6VjDtspxQa5XKV7F_YgIR
Kevin Barnes solo show at (le) poisson rouge in New York, NY on December 20, 2019.
Full show playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0pOxFBIcKSV6VjDtspxQa5XKV7F_YgIR
Kevin Barnes of the band of Montreal describes their writing process for Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer?
From the Life of the Record podcast "The Making of HISSING FAUNA, ARE YOU THE DESTROYER? - featuring Kevin Barnes"
Life of the Record podcast - of Montreal documentary
Interview with Kevin Barnes
Episode 17
https://lifeoftherecord.com/#/of-montreal/
#ofmontreal #kevinbarnes #documentary #musicpodcast #lifeoftherecord
At the SXSW music festival, WSJ rock and pop critic Jim Fusilli sits down with 'Of Montreal' frontman Kevin Barnes to discuss his music and his inspirations.
Don’t miss a WSJ video, subscribe here: http://bit.ly/14Q81Xy
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Pansexual Of Montreal frontman Kevin Barnes was nice enough to give us some of his time. We discuss sex, promiscuity, the church, Sharon Van Etten and... wrestling. Enjoy!Kevin good
Interviewing Kevin Barnes (of Montreal) on Subculture Radio before our show at Respectable Street in West Palm Beach, Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Presented by Heroes Live Entertainment and POPLIFE.
Filmmaker Jason Miller got a chance to interview Kevin before we left for our current US tour. Thought you all might like to see it, since it might make the final cut for the Song Dynasties documentary.
Check out the Kickstarter campaign & watch the Song Dynasties trailer here: http://kck.st/SQBlIO
Kevin Barnes solo show at (le) poisson rouge in New York, NY on December 20, 2019.
Full show playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0pOxFBIcKSV6VjDtspxQa5XKV7F_YgIR
Kevin L. Barnes (born May 30, 1974) is the singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter for the indie rock group of Montreal, part of the Elephant 6 Collective. Barnes started the band on his own and, although providing several stories as to the origin of the name, is said to have named it after a failed romance with a woman from Montreal. The group has recorded thirteen full-length albums, and numerous EPs and 7" singles. His brother, David Barnes, is an artist and has designed most of the band's artwork for albums after the release of The Gay Parade.
In 2003, Barnes married Nina Aimee Grøttland, a graphic artist and former Ethnobabes member. They separated in December 2013. They have one daughter, Alabee, born in Oslo on December 29, 2004.
of Montreal
of Montreal consists of various musicians, and Barnes is the only founder member. The group has recorded thirteen studio albums, beginning with Cherry Peel, and, most recently, Aureate Gloom, which was released on March 3, 2015 on Polyvinyl. While melodic pop has always been Barnes' primary vehicle, his style has managed to transform significantly since the 1997 release of Cherry Peel. The acoustic tendencies of early albums gradually transformed into a more electronic, funk, and overall eclectic sound. One of the features which often appears in Barnes' songwriting is his penchant for composing upbeat melodies to gloomy lyrics and morose subject matter. At different periods in the band's career he has dealt with subjects both personal and fictional. He is a prolific lyricist with a tendency to employ unusual words and phrases and complicated wordplay.
"I see oftentimes people are putting his numbers up against (Kevin Durant's)," Barnes said, "which is impressive that anybody would even be on the same line with him because what he did as a freshman, ...
In a recent appearance on The Art of Dialogue podcast on January 7, 2025, Chopper, also known as Kevin Barnes, detailed his experiences working with Diddy, shedding light on the rapper's strong feelings against Tupac... I ain’t mention Biggie.
By. Published on Jan 09, 2025 . 06.12 PM IST . 410 ... Further talking on the podcast, the artist, who is also known as Kevin Barnes, went on to add that Sean Diddy Combs “hated everything about Tupac, no matter how that sounded ... .
The associate, Chopper, who is also known as Kevin Barnes, went on to express some support for the I’ll Be Missing You rapper ... in, Barnes stated that he finds it hard to believe the accusations.
Kevin Barnes, the president of the Ocean CityBoard of Education, will seek another year in that role when the board reorganizes Thursday, he said this week ... .
Sean Diddy caught in storm of secrets and unseen threats ...The man, aka Kevin Barnes, spoke up about the dangers wealthy men faces while living carefree ... So I want to let you know that you dig. I didn't know that, you heard me." ... He went on saying ... .
As much as 6 inches was expected farther north, near the Oklahoma border, said weather service meteorologist SarahBarnes. Kevin Oden, Dallas' director of emergency management and crisis response, said ...
As much as 6 inches (15 centimeters) was expected farther north, near the Oklahoma border, said weather service meteorologist SarahBarnes. Kevin Oden, Dallas’ director of emergency management and ...
He gave up a hit to AustinBarnes with one out in the sixth, and for some reason Rays manager Kevin Cash decided he was done, replacing him with Nick Anderson... Austin Barnes gets one, because you need a backup catcher.
The nation's leading team in taking the ball away was better than normal at that Thursday night ... Miners up 9 at half ... led UTEP in a first half that ended with Otis Frazier, DevonBarnes, Kevin Kalu and Derick Hamilton all with two fouls.Up next.
This is the last in a series on the major Bay Area pro teams’ top performers of the last 25 years ... They shuffled through five head coaches ... Point guard ... Kevin Durant. They won an NBA-record 73 games then replaced HarrisonBarnes with Kevin Durant.
... young-adult books), and to focus on the never-ending list of projects associated with a Civil War-era farmhouse and barn outside Rochester that he and his husband, Kevin, have spent years restoring.