Portland-based indie rock band
Menomena just released a teaser and track list for their latest album,
Moms, along with a sprinkling of album art and upcoming tour dates. This quick peek offers more of the humor and often dark whimsy that fans have delighted over in the past. The news should come as a relief; after all, the past two years have had their share of highs and lows for Menomena. After receiving rave reviews for their fourth album
Mines, the band lost founding member Brent Knopf to his other musical project, Ramona Falls.
But if this teaser's any indication, these critical darlings didn't let every rock n' roll band's inevitable game of musical chairs throw them off guard. A band hailed for their unpredictability and daring, Menomena was probably wise not to reveal too much in this winking, lo-fi clip. Instead, the tongue-in-cheek teaser promises the same innovation that fans have come to expect from the constantly evolving group. Whether you're a diehard groupie ready to buy tickets to every upcoming show or a newcomer to Menomena's quirky universe, it's worth taking a look.
Moms:
1. Plumage
2. Capsule
3. Pique
4. Baton
5. Heavy Is As Heavy Does
6. Giftshoppe
7. Skintercourse
8. Tantalus
9. Don't Mess With Latexas
10. One Horse
Tour Dates:
9/07 Portland, OR @ Musicfest NW
9/25 Santa Cruz, CA @ Catalyst
9/26 San Francisco, CA @ Bimbos 365 Club
9/27 Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey
9/28 San Diego, CA @ Casbah
9/29 Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
10/02 Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
10/03 Austin, TX @ Parish
10/04 Houston, TX @ Fitzgeralds
10/05 New Orleans, LA @ One Eyed Jacks
10/06 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
10/09 Washington, DC @ Black Cat
10/10 Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
10/11 New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
10/13 Allston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
10/16 Montreal, QC @ La Sala Rossa
10/17 Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern
10/18 Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom
10/19 Chicago, IL @ Metro
10/20 Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock
10/23 Boise, ID @ Neurolux
10/25 Vancouver, BC @ Biltmore
10/26 Seattle, WA @ Showbox At The Market
12/7-9 Minehead, UK @ All Tomorrows Parties