![]() ![]() It helps me in that it can help me get out of whatever, like, personal funk I might be in, or help me sort of lighten up a little bit. KB: On some levels I can see how it helps me, on some levels I can see how it hurts me. ![]() MB: Do you feel that performing as Georgie helps you perform better, or express yourself better? How is he different than Kevin Barnes? So, I wanted to create this alter-ego that was more light-hearted and more, sort of, like a party boy. And the Georgie Fruit character was basically a way for me to step outside of my personal life at that time, which had become very intense psychologically and difficult. KB: In the past, I’ve had other alter-egos that I use as song writing devices or just different ways to get into a different headspace when I’m working or performing. Who is he? How did you create this character? MB: You’ve created this alter-ego named Georgie Fruit. It just feels good and, for whatever reason, I’m organically driven to keep producing more songs, so yeah, I can’t really say, it’s just my life’s passion. KB: I guess I just find it endlessly challenging and fulfilling to try and create new things, and I never really feel that satisfied with the albums that I’ve made after a couple months. With 15 studio albums and multiple compilations, how do you do it? Where does the inspiration come from? MB: You’ve created more music in two decades than most musicians do in their whole lives. I like the city, I think it’s got a good vibe, it feels like a pretty progressive place. When you find a place that is friendly and enjoys your music, you stay loyal to it. KB: Well, we try to hit as many places as possible, we don’t take days off or anything. MB: What makes you want to come back here, being such a small city with small venues? How many times have you been to Northampton on tour? Matt Berg: This is your second tour in one year, and it seems like you’re always doing something, whether it be touring or making music. of Montreal will be performing at the Pearl Street Nightclub in Northampton on April 13. He has worked with Solange Knowles, Janelle Monae and MGMT, along with various other artists, either producing for or crafting songs with them. Launching his career in the Elephant 6 collective, a recording company that included indie rock pioneers Neutral Milk Hotel, Barnes has proven himself to be innovative and original throughout his career. Led by iconic front man Kevin Barnes, the Athens, Georgia band has released a total of 22 albums spanning their 23-year career. Psychedelic pop band “ of Montreal” has gone places that few bands have before.
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