Kevin Barnes keeps the hits coming. Today we get another fantastical glimpse into the new of Montreal record, UR FUN, out January 17, 2020. Pre-order your Early Bird copy now from the Polyvinyl Store on Half Black/Half White vinyl while you still can.

On latest single “Polyaneurism”, Barnes playfully meditates on the ups and downs of polyamory and unconventional relationships: “Playing musical lovers is starting to feel kind of kitsch/ if you want monogamy are you just like some basic bitch?”

The track describes the twists and turns of modern romance, namely, dating someone who is dating someone else. Of the video, director (and longtime oM drummer) Clayton Rychlic says “Kevin wanted to tell the story of Polyaneurism's lyrics using dogs as the characters. Billie was perfect for playing the role of the nervous third in a love triangle, and many friends pitched in to help create a world of dog art and dog dreams.”

The public diary that started with of Montreal’s classic album Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer? has continued into a growing string of increasingly personal works. On UR FUN, Barnes is more candid than ever, presenting ten concise electro-pop songs that expose the depths of his current life, his private thoughts—both optimistic and brooding—and his passionate relationship with songwriter Christina Schneider of Locate S,1. This ramped-up vulnerability has inspired Barnes to strip his stage persona of costumes and drag, just appearing as himself on recent tours for the first time in many years.

of Montreal will tour the US in Spring 2020 with Lily’s Band, Lily and Horn Horse, and Locate S,1. All upcoming tour dates onsale now.

  • 12/31 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
  • 02/27 - Athens, GA @ Georgia Theatre #
  • 02/28 - Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel #
  • 02/29 - Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle #
  • 03/01 - Richmond, VA @ Broadberry #
  • 03/02 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club #
  • 03/03 - Providence, RI @ Columbus Theatre #
  • 03/04 - Boston, MA @ The Sinclair #
  • 03/05 - Brooklyn, NY @ Elsewhere #
  • 03/06 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer #
  • 03/07 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre %
  • 03/08 - Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom %
  • 03/09 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme %
  • 03/10 - Madison, WI @ The Majestic Theatre %
  • 03/11 - Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line %
  • 03/12 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge %
  • 03/13 - Cincinnati, OH @ The Woodward Theater %
  • 03/14 - Nashville, TN @ Little Harpeth %
  • 03/26 - Memphis, TN @ The Hi Tone $
  • 03/27 - St. Louis, MO @ The Ready Room $
  • 03/28 - Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room $
  • 03/29 - Englewood, CO @ The Gothic $
  • 03/30 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge $
  • 03/31 - Missoula, MT @ Top Hat $
  • 04/01 - Seattle, WA @ Neumos $
  • 04/02 - Eugene, OR @ WOW Hall $
  • 04/03 - Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s $
  • 04/04 - Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre $
  • 04/05 - Los Angeles, CA @ Regent Theatre $
  • 04/06 - Tucson, AZ @ 191 Toole $
  • 04/07 - Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent $
  • 04/08 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sister $
  • 04/10 - Dallas, TX @ Trees $
  • 04/11 - Austin, TX @ Mohawk $
  • 04/12 - New Orleans, LA @ Howlin’ Wolf $

# w/ Lily’s Band, % w/ Lily and Horn Horse, $ w/ Locate S,1