13. The Insulation
by Menomena
Menomena were the darlings of the Indie rock scene when I was in college, and my favorite band for many years. So imagine my heartbreak when they broke up, and my absolute delight when they put out a new EP this year, with songs from each founding member!
Menomena have made a surprise return with their first new EP in 12 years, The Insulation. It features three songs, with each member taking lead vocals on a different track: Danny Seim sings the title track, Justin Harris sings “Copious,” and Brent Knopf sings “Caravan.” It finds the Portland, OR’s arty, baroque indie pop in great form.