Friend and Foe is the third album of this Portland-based trio. As with their first two releases, it was entirely produced, recorded, and mixed by the band at their own homes using a software technology created by themselves. After the highly experimental Under an Hour, this release returns to the more pop-influenced stylings of I am the fun blame monster, shining Northwest indie songcraft through a Chicago post-rock lens, illuminating the quiet recesses with an unpredictable, experimental light. The CD features an intricate packaging layout consisting of die-cut shapes, decoder rin… read more
Friend and Foe is the third album of this Portland-based trio. As with their first two releases, it was entirely produced, recorded, and mixed by the… read more
Friend and Foe is the third album of this Portland-based trio. As with their first two releases, it was entirely produced, recorded, and mixed by the band at their own homes using a soft… read more
Menomena are an experimental rock band from Portland, Oregon, made up of Danny Seim on percussion; and Justin Harris on bass, guitar, and saxophone. Both members of the band share singing duties and swap instruments frequently while recording. The band formed in late 2000, when ex-member Brent Knopf graduated from Dartmouth College and returned to Portland to collaborate with Harris and Seim. They played their first show in July 2001, at The Meow Meow, a now-defunct all ages venue in Portland. Menomena self-released their debut album, I Am the Fun Blame Monster!, on May 20, 2003. Th… read more
Menomena are an experimental rock band from Portland, Oregon, made up of Danny Seim on percussion; and Justin Harris on bass, guitar, and saxophone. Both members of the band share singing d… read more
Menomena are an experimental rock band from Portland, Oregon, made up of Danny Seim on percussion; and Justin Harris on bass, guitar, and saxophone. Both members of the band share singing duties and swap instruments frequently while re… read more