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MONEEN
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Member Since11/16/2004
Band Websitemoneen.com
Record LabelVagrant / Universal
Type of LabelMajor


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 25 2009 8:00P
The Venue Vancouver, British Columbia
Nov 26 2009 8:00P
Habitat Kelowna, British Columbia
Nov 27 2009 8:00P
Local 522 Calgary, Alberta
Nov 28 2009 8:00P
Pawn Shop Edmonton, Alberta
Nov 29 2009 8:00P
The Exchange Regina, Saskatchewan
Nov 30 2009 8:00P
West End Cultural Center Winnipeg, Manitoba
Dec 1 2009 8:00P
Black Pirate’s Pub Thunder Bay, Ontario
Dec 3 2009 8:00P
The Wall North Bay, Ontario
Dec 4 2009 8:00P
Level 3 St. Catharines, Ontario
Dec 5 2009 8:00P
Club Vinyl Guelph, Ontario
Dec 6 2009 8:00P
The Casbah Hamilton, Ontario
Dec 8 2009 8:00P
Call The Office London, Ontario
Dec 9 2009 8:00P
Chubby Pickle Windsor, Ontario
Dec 10 2009 7:00P
The Mod Club Toronto, Ontario
Dec 11 2009 8:00P
The Mansion Kingston, Ontario
Dec 12 2009 8:00P
Maverick’s Bar Ottawa, Ontario

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   About MONEEN
Though the band's fourth full-length offering The World I Want To Leave Behind features a number of “firsts,” Moneen vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Kenny Bridges assures us that this isn't a new band: “We weren't trying to reinvent ourselves as much as we were trying out some things that we would have been scared of on previous records.”

One wouldn't think a band that's effortlessly able to weave such a wide array of influences into their output would be “scared” to try anything. After all, Moneen has always thrived on their trademark melee of melodic components – pop that has no business being so profound; rock that shouldn't be so ambient; punk that has no right being so delicate. While that familiar formula is what ultimately drives The World I Want To Leave Behind, Bridges, bassist Erik Hughes, guitarist/vocalist Chris “Hippy” Hughes, and new drummer Steve Nunnaro have slightly shifted their take on songwriting this time out.

“We enjoy writing music that makes us want to jump off the walls and roll around on the ground – while still maintaining a song's integrity, of course,” offers bassist Hughes of his band's general take on music making. Indeed, this has been the template for the band's writing ever since forming in 1999 and dropping the Smaller Chairs For The Early 1900s EP, a release that would introduce the band's shimming guitar interplay and passionate, personal lyricism to the world. Subsequent records, including 2003's Are We Really Happy With Who We Are Right Now? and 2006's The Red Tree, have seen a continual refinement of the band's writing and wordplay, this effort being no exception.

“We took a more simplistic route this time around to allow the songs to breath, and to really let certain parts shine when they needed to,” adds Hippy. Bridges agrees, explaining that with The World I Want To Leave Behind, the band wanted to start out simple when structuring a track – letting the components work for the song and not the song for the components.

Indeed, the album is the first with drummer Steve Nunnaro, who the remaining band members cite as a significant contributor when it came to crafting these 12 songs. It's also found the band experimenting with new instruments – and who's playing them. Still, this is Moneen – in the shape that those who've sweated out the enthralling experience of their stage show know so well.

“We pushed ourselves harder than ever for this,” says Bridges with an air of pride. “We knew there was no way we could fool around with these songs. They were too important to us.” This mentality translates through the music with ease. Though there's still plenty of “jump-off-the-wall” jamming to be found, it's clear Moneen have truly invested themselves into this offering, which makes it all the more special to be invited into.

The foiling of new mentalities with old mannerisms is what makes The World I Want To Leave Behind such a culmination of creativity for Moneen, though the journey isn't ending anytime soon. Says Hippy in anticipation: “There is still a lot to come, and I feel like everything old will start to feel new again.”


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The World I Want To Leave Behind

Available Now!


Hold That Sound

Released June 16, 2009


Saying Something You Have Already Said Before

Released November 22, 2006


The Red Tree
Released April 11, 2006


The Switcheroo Series

Released November 22, 2005


Are We Really Happy With Who We Are?

Released June 17, 2003


Smaller Chairs For the Early 1900's

Released October 21, 2003


The Theory Of Harmonial Value

Released March 13, 2001











Hold That Sound
Official Video
The Making Of "The World I Want To Leave Behind"
Part 2 of 4












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MONEEN's Friends Comments
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Ian

Ian Blenheim
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Dec 9 2009 1:43 PM

thanx for the add
DrivingOnCitySidewalks

DrivingOnCitySidewalks



Dec 9 2009 1:17 PM

Fellas....
Great show in London last night.
So good to see you play live again.

All the best,

Barry
Dale Speaking Ltd.

Dale Speaking Ltd.



Dec 8 2009 8:14 PM

Want to win tickets to the show on December 10th in Toronto?

Go to myspace.com/dalespeaking or http://www.facebook.com/dalespeaking?ref=ts to enter for a chance to win.

Tell us the title of the most recent Moneen album, and have the chance to win two tickets to the MONEEN show at the Mod Club in Toronto!

You can comment on the Dale Speaking facebook, twitter or myspace - contest ends WEDNESDAY at 5:00 EST.
cicero

cicero



Dec 8 2009 6:46 PM

hey there! just letting you know that we finally have new songs up and are now on itunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/fighting-ghosts/id336949540. If you have a minute give us a listen and let us know what ya think!

Cicero (virginia beach)
Epic

Epic Promotions



Dec 5 2009 11:15 PM

Penalty of Treason / Stomp the Mockingbird / Knuckledragger TONIGHT at Mo's Bar and Grill (358 South and West Temple, Salt Lake City) $5 starts at 7pm.
*Traci_with_an_i*

Traci Buckner-Worthley



Dec 5 2009 4:39 PM

so i miss you fellas!
get you Canadian butts back to the States!

xo
Ian

Ian Blenheim
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Dec 5 2009 12:06 PM

thanx for the add
Adventure Anne

Adventure Anne



Dec 5 2009 5:15 AM

Hey guys!!
Just wanted to say your show at L3 was AWSOME!!!
I'm even more STOKED on you guys than I was before!!
Thank you for a FANTASTIC NIGHT!!! <3
you dudes ROCK!!!
can't wait to see you play again :)

XO
☮ Jessica ☮ (sleepy bunny)

jessica L



Dec 4 2009 7:15 AM

Hey guys how have things been?

-Your friends with the big blue house in Portland.
Stac

Stac



Dec 4 2009 6:20 AM

You guys were awesome at the Wall... can't wait to see you again!!!
Epic

Epic Promotions



Dec 3 2009 4:37 AM

Decibel Magazine/Nuclear Blast Presents
Monsters of Death Tour 2009
Featuring
Vader
with
Decrepit Birth
The Amenta
Warbringer
Success Will Write Apocalypse Across the Sky
Augury

December 3rd
@ Club Vegas (21+)
Doors at 7pm
445 S 400 W
SLC, UT 84101
CHECK www.myspace.com/epicbookingslc for more info
Josh

Josh



Dec 2 2009 4:06 PM

the show at the west end in winnipeg was Great !! drums in the crowd , kenny and hippy jumping around .. take care guys ~ come back soon . i love the new album.
Drew

Drew Macdonald



Dec 1 2009 6:23 AM

Winnipeg show was off the hook! Best show I've been to this year by far. It was pretty awesome meeting you guys as well. See you the next time you come to Winnipeg!
Epic

Epic Promotions



Nov 30 2009 7:27 PM

Decibel Magazine/Nuclear Blast Presents

Monsters of Death Tour 2009

Featuring

VADER

with

Decrepit Birth

The Amenta

Warbringer

Success Will Write Apocalypse Across the Sky

Augury

..December 3rd..
@ Club Vegas (21+)

Doors at 7pm

445 S 400 W

SLC, UT 84101

CHECK www.myspace.com/epicbookingslc for more info
Courtney T

Courtney T



Nov 29 2009 9:40 PM

damn right etown was the best show ever. that was insane. you guys rocked it. come back soon. please.
ps, thanks for the set list :)
Digital is Dead

Digital is Dead



Nov 29 2009 9:23 PM

Most insane show in Edmonton last night! Review blog up NOW!
Oh and thanks for putting out sick vinyl, I didnt realize it was gold till I played it this morning.
TOKYO CyberMonster - 2 Year Anniversary Dec 12th!!

TOKYO CyberMonster - 2 Year Anniversary Dec 12th!!



Nov 29 2009 1:53 PM

Awesome page!!! Don't miss DECADENCE "an evening of sinful self-indulgence" -- Saturday December 12th. Come out and party in style! Check out the page for ticket information.
A The Is T

A The Is T



Nov 29 2009 4:24 AM

Are we really happy with who we are right now?!
Maria

Sesame Ellis
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Nov 27 2009 8:53 AM

Good morning,

I just stopped by for a visit and to say "HI".

Have a great week ahead!

defow.com

:)
Draft (december => 3rd song from upcoming album

Draft (december => 3rd song from upcoming album



Nov 26 2009 1:39 PM

Hey!

New Album "HARMONIC DISTORTION" Out In March 2010.

*[X]*i <3 Co-ops, marianas trench & shoes*[X]*

*[X]*i <3 Co-ops, marianas trench & shoes*[X]*



Nov 25 2009 5:12 AM

Dear Moneen,
I am super stoked about your new album and the fact that your back touring, and even making a stop in Regina! I'm so sad that it happens to be the same day as Grey Cup, so I just won't be able to make the drive down from Saskatoon :(...Be prepared for utter chaos that night in the city, because when the Riders win the cup Regina will be pure chaos and your show will be extra insane! You haven't seen any fans until you've expirienced Rider Nation!!! Please come back soon so I can see you guys!
jared

Jared Washington



Nov 24 2009 8:05 PM

jared from houston!!! the show was amazing. you are my absolute favorite band to listen to.. and thanks for the hug kenny!
Sui Juris.

Sui Juris.



Nov 24 2009 2:38 PM

Your new album gives me chills.
Play Promoter

Play Promoter



Nov 23 2009 2:55 PM

Keep makin great music and gotta love those plays MONEEN =)

Enjoy!
xo Karenn / justa hard workin
http://promote.PROTRX.com gal
Lawrey.

Nick Lawrence



Nov 23 2009 1:42 AM

I can't wait to get your 12" and the album, from what I've heard its easily your best yet! I really really hope you make it back to australia sometime soon!!!
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