of Montreal

of Montreal — pop artist from US.

Of Montreal, formed by singer/guitarist Kevin Barnes in Athens, Georgia, emerged from the Elephant 6 collective. Their debut album, Cherry Peel, in 1997…

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popindie popart popbaroque poppopalternativealternative rockindie rocknew ravealternativeamericanelephant 6electronicalternative dancefolk & traditionalfreak folkanti-folk

Influential: 62.10% Fanbase: 51.74% Trending: 67.28%

As of: 2025-09-07

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Score: DMDB 62.10% | Fanbase 51.74% | Trending 67.28% | CAREER STAGE: MAINSTREAM

Biography

Of Montreal, formed by singer/guitarist Kevin Barnes in Athens, Georgia, emerged from the Elephant 6 collective. Their debut album, Cherry Peel, in 1997 showcased a blend of indie pop, psychedelia, and vaudeville influences that evolved over the years. Despite lineup changes, the band continued to release critically acclaimed albums like Satanic Panic in the Attic (2004) and Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer? (2007), exploring personal themes and experimenting with funk and prog elements. Barnes' personal struggles influenced albums like Paralytic Stalks (2012) and Aureate Gloom (2015), showcasing raw emotion and punk rock edge.

Over the years, Of Montreal's sound shifted from synth-driven pop to roots rock and glitter rock influences, culminating in albums like Innocence Reaches (2016) and White Is Relic/Irrealis Mood (2018). With a discography spanning over a decade, Of Montreal continues to push boundaries with their eclectic mix of genres and introspective lyricism, capturing both critical and audience acclaim with each release.