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.