Menomena

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Menomena are an experimental rock band from Portland, Oregon. In America they are signed to Seattle’s Barsuk Records, home of Death Cab, Rilo Kiley, Mates of State and Viva Voce, while in Europe they’re with Berlin’s City Slang (Stars, Calexico).

Menomena’s latest album, Friend and Foe, has received critical acclaim all over the place. ‘It’s stunning how many clever and exciting moments stick with you– music this full of ideas, sections and material can come across as overstuffed, but this feels just right almost everywhere,’ says Pitchfork, giving it 8.5 out of 10.

Comparisons have been made to Deerhoof, Animal Collective, Grizzly Bear and Fiery Furnaces. Personally, we’d add the Flaming Lips to that bunch.

http://www.myspace.com/menomena

Danish electro-pop boys Oh No Ono are also on the bill to ensure that this will be a fun night for all.

http://www.myspace.com/ohnoono

This is a Hey! Manchester/Pineapple Folk/Roadhouse co-promotion.