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

Rollo & Grady — Menomena Album: Mines (Due Out July 27th) Label: Barsuk Records Menomena – Taos Bookmark It Hide Sites more info

LargeHeartedBoy — NPR is streaming the new Menomena album, Mines (out July 27th). Comic Book Resources reviews the newly published Scott Pilgrim #6: Scott Pilgrim's Finest Hour. It's been a while since I've been so emotionally satisfied by the end of a... more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — Today Stereogum premiered “TAOS”, a brand new song from Menomena’s upcoming new LP, Mines . “TAOS” treads on many different genres. The easiest way to describe it is a dirty garage blues jam. Heavy bass mixed with southern riffs. Delicious.... more info

Stereogum — We’ve been anxiously awaiting Mines since Kathy from the Thermals dropped us some knowledge in January of last year. The Portland trio’s perfectionism comes across in the new album’s fanciful production and in the subtle ways its densely orches... more info

Silent Uproar — With Mines coming up on July 27th, Menomena has announced a tour in September and October to help ring in the fall season. The trek includes a date on MFNW 2010 at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland, OR on September 11th. Suckers will support on most d... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 06-17 Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Church @ 06-18 New York, NY - Music Hall of Williamsburg 06-29 New York, NY - Prospect Park Bandshell ! 06-30 New York, NY - Governor's Island !% 07-15 Northampton, MA - Iron Horse Music Hall 07-16 Montreal, Q... more info

Pitchfork — Earlier this week, we reported that two big music festivals, Bumbershoot and the Capitol Hill Block Party, are coming to Seattle in the next few months. Portland, a few hours' drive south, also has two big festivals coming up. It makes sense; thi... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets are on sale at noon for the Panda Bear show at Governors Island. Tickets are on AmEx presale for Smashing Pumpkins @ Terminal 5, The Flaming Lips @ Terminal 5, The Black Keys @ Terminal 5 (a late show),... more info