Stereogum — Menomena made their late night television debut on Fallon last night. They did “Killemall,” the third track from Mines. Note drummer Danny Seim’s Blazers shirt, as well as the extra guitarist. Anyone recognize him? His guitarface seems familiar... more info

MVSW — Menomena ~ “TAOS”(mp3 download via barsuk) The Portland based trio Menomena is playing Late Night With Jimmy Fallon tonight, and are scheduled to perform at the El Rey on Sept 16. Their new album, Mines, is out now. Bonus: “Five Little Rooms”... more info

Guardian Music — (City Slang)"I get so caught up in my ways/ Sometimes I overlook the simple plains," runs the opening line of the Portland, Oregon art-rockers' fourth album, an obliquely fitting sentiment for a trio whose busy experimentalism previously came at the ... more info

KEXP Seattle — In her writeup of today’s featured Song of the Day podcast of “Taos” by Portland band Menomena, Leigh mentioned that as of yet there are no videos for their latest album, Mines. Fortunately, our own video cameras were on hand when the band came... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 08-14 Seattle, WA - KEXP BBQ09-01 Pittsburgh, PA - Brillobox09-02 Columbus, OH - Circus09-03 St. Louis, MO - Firebird09-04 Lawrence, KS - Jackpot Salon09-06 Denver, CO - Larimer Lounge09-07 Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court09-08 Boise, ID - Neurolux09... more info

Guardian Music — (City Slang)Portland's Menomena proved with 2007's glorious Friend and Foe that they had the chops to produce a "big rock record". A three-piece intertwined with other Portland acts and side-projects; the trio's demi-operatic mixture of inquisitive b... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 09-10 Seattle, WA - Showbox # 09-11 Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom #&09-14 San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall #09-16 Los Angeles, CA - El Rey Theater #09-17 San Diego, CA - Casbah #09-18 Tempe, AZ - Clubhouse #09-21 Boulder, CO - Fox Thea... more info

Chorus.fm — *Menomena* (http://www.myspace.com/menomena) released yet another great album, titled Mines, on Barsuk (http://barsuk.com) this year, so it would be a great time to have a chat with the band. If you have any questions for them that you would like to ... more info

DrownedInSound — On the whole, Menomena have made an album of exceptional maturity, which itself is a symptom of their talent for avoiding clichés and their ability to prevent listeners from making any assumptions about what their music should be. Read the fu... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — The fact is, I really want you to like Menomena. In particular their latest, and third LP, Mines. I could go on and on about the songs, the amazing composition, the intricate sounds and layers they incorporate, about the fact that this is a band that... more info