Kevin Barnes
Kevin Barnes
Kevin L. Barnesis 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...
ProfessionPop Singer
Date of Birth30 May 1974
CityRocky River, OH
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 a very common practice. The criminals are getting smarter and smarter every day.
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.
We love them and can't wait to party with them.