of Montreal

Of Montreal are an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia.

Of Montreal were among the second wave of groups to emerge from the Elephant 6 Collective. Created by Kevin Barnes after a failed romance with a woman from

Of Montreal are an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia.

Of Montreal were among the second wave of groups to emerge from the Elephant 6 Collective. Created by Kevin Barnes after a failed romance with a woman from Montreal, the group is typical of many Elephant 6 bands due to its interests in combining musical experimentation and the basic tenets of pop (ie. catchy melodies and sing along choruses). The band's style has been influenced by not only more conventional indie pop and neo-psychedelia, but, on their earlier releases, vaudeville and music hall, before moving on to a style that was far more influenced by electronica on their most recent albums.