Shane Flanery

Buildings

Minneapolis, MN

RIYL: METZ, The Jesus Lizard, Harkonen, Big Business, The Melvins, Hammerhead, Cows, Unsane, and Harvey Milk

Aggressive music has seen trends come and go while continuing to transform and evolve, now to the point where music that was once too abrasive for the mainstream can now break into the Billboard 200. Are the tastes of the mainstream evolving, or are musicians compromising themselves in the interest of making money? It’s likely some combination of the two, but for Minneapolis trio Buildings, neither of these matter in the least.

Buildings blur the lines that divide many rock sub-genres – punk, noise rock, post hardcore all come to mind – and end up with a sound that is dynamic, raw and absolutely massive. Nothing is held back in terms of energy and aggression, but its executed in a way that is entirely organic and not at all calculated. Not a note of their stellar 2011 LP MELT CRY SLEEP sounds like a studio creation. Quite the opposite, actually; its simply an album that effectively demonstrates the skilled musicianship of three individuals. Last year’s It Doesn’t Matter EP was a fine successor and further showcased the band’s development. Less is more is sometimes the best course of action to take, and with Buildings, it seems there is no need to alter the formula that has proven successful for them for the better part of the last decade.

With the recent addition of bassist Mike Baille, the band is continuing mature and, from the looks of it, it seems as though the best has yet to come. Triple Eye Industries welcomes Buildings to the family as we prepare for the release of their upcoming split 10″ with Volunteer.

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TEI-013: split 12"

Their (Buildings) side of the ep starts out with drum beats and a few seconds later melodic guitar leads are added onto t he recording along with some post hardcore style vocals and all of the musical instruments have a very powerful sound to them and after awhile the music starts bringing in the heaviness of noise rock along with the energy of punk and the songs also stick to either a slow or mid paced musical direction, the production sounds very professional while the lyrics cover real life themes. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Something Better" and "Snake".

Their (Volunteer) side of the split starts out with a very heavy yet melodic sound while also mixing in elements of sludge and all of the musical instruments have a very powerful sound to t hem and after awhile aggressive yet spoken vocals are added onto the recording and all of the songs stick to a very slow yet heavy musical style and when guitar leads are utilized they add more melody onto the recording, the production sounds very professional while the lyrics cover real life themes. RECOMMENDED TRACK "Walk".

In conclusion I feel this is a very great sounding split and if you are a fan of noise rock, you should check out this ep. 8 out of 10.

undergroundmusickzine.blogspot.ca

If your a fan of Amrep, Touch and GO, Darker 4AD and Alt Tentacles release then your in for a field day of fun. Buildings are a mix of Pixies and Jesus Lizard this band has me in total bliss right now as that off center melodic noise rock sound is something that myself and Steve Albini just go nuts over and if you listen you will see why. This is everything you want in a kick as rock band.

Volunteer is a creature of the same skin with a very very different inside they are more abbrasive and caustic in presentation. Where Buildings want you to be part of madness and chaos they give to the world. Volunteer will beat the shit out of you and make you thank them in the process. Volunteer are a mix of Unsane, Helmet and Melvins. If you know those bands then you will see how the darkness is much stronger with them.

Both bands kick major ass and work fantastic on a split release if I was to say anything it just matters what mood I'm in which I like more at the time. They both need proper albums and asap...

Clint Listing, Absolute Zero Media

...the band uses interesting structures and thick grooves to eventually split to make it worth listening to. Volunteer is clearly more focused on post-metal, with an edge of punk, and the music is thus also significantly slower, but has a good atmosphere and a constructive sound. The overall sound of the band is clean, especially for noise rock, but the riffs speak even more... The elements of noise rock are reasonable doses, as can be heard in a number of sections of valve Wrong where hyperactive, dissonant guitars quite suddenly emerge.

zwaremetalen.com

It seems as if Buildings have very little to say about their particular ‘art’ while Volunteer just say it how it is. Although both band’s music is done in a similar vein, it is clear to see that Volunteer hold the edge and have their noses to the proverbial grindstone, whereby Buildings don’t seem to be going anywhere fast!

RAMzine Star Rating: Buildings 2.5/5
RAMzine Star Rating: Volunteer 4.5/5

Pagan Hel, ramzine.co.uk

Opening with a brilliant piece of noise-rock in 'Something Better', American trio Buildings comes up with one of the best things in the genre I've heard this year. The other two tracks are just as much dissonant delight, bringing everything from Unsane over Godflesh to The Jesus Lizard to mind. Fellow countrymen Volunteer add a few hints of sludge to the whole noise-rock sound, perfectly completing this already stunning split. This is something for fans of Vandal X, Today Is The Day and Neurosis, maybe, probably. I don't know. This is noise-rock perfection...

Merchants of Air

Opening track Something Better is a brief slice of discordant alt rock, it’s a fine warning shot that just makes this Split hit the ground running with it’s brutal pounding beat and abrasive guitar riffs, the next two tracks are almost the equal of it and the first three rounds of this EP have all hit the mark. The second half of this Split opens in an even more aggressive fashion, Volunteer make an intense and heavy assault on the senses, if Buildings were the opening burst of shock and awe then Volunteer are the tank that crashes into your living room. They are angry, loud and heavy, very heavy. The guitars are pulverising distorted numbers that don’t relent until the final cymbal has faded away the end of the final track.

AJ Phink, ThePunkSite.com

Buildings, we love them. Each output is avidly monitored. These three new titles are new to disappoint. Certainly nothing new under the sun of sharp and clever noise-rock of Buildings but the class and expertise always live. Something Better and Burlap are two unpublished slamming. Inspired guitar lines (including a passage would be to remember Jesus Lizard on Something Better ), strong but flexible rhythmic foundation, aggressiveness and well placed as choruses come pick up the pompom. Buildings The trio continues to build an elegant and majestic architecture to rise to the noise gratin. And put a few pegs in Metz which has better watch out. Remains one. It is a recovery and it may seem surprising since resumed Buildings PJ Harvey with Snake , a piece of the second album Rid Of Me , which you can taste the irony heard singing the words with a frightful male who has a funny reptile between the thighs.

SKX, Perte & Fracas

After the first two records , Volunteer confirms its progression. The trio goes to four with the recruitment of a second guitarist, Mark Sheppard. The sound wins immediately full. Less bitter, less serious and more in your face. Volunteer as a plus good idea to offer more juicy and carnivorous compositions, three titles are burning the body. The noise-rock-sludge is refined while becoming more powerful. View more complex like Walk wielding contrasts without denying trample. The new guitarist brings his blunders. Volunteer grows and puts the heat while still scare in homes. What also form a complementary split in all forms of noise indispensable to our eardrums of gourmets.

SKX, Perte & Fracas
Date City Venue Country
12/01/19 Chicago, IL The Owl United States
Venue: The Owl. Time: 8:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 2521 N Milwaukee Avenue. w/ Djunah, Bruges
Tour: 2019 West Coast Tour
07/02/19 Kansas City, MO Riot Room United States
Venue: Riot Room. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors.
07/01/19 Denver, CO Streets of London United States
Venue: Streets of London. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors.
06/28/19 San Francisco, CA Tower Bar United States
Venue: Tower Bar. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors.
06/27/19 Los Angeles, CA Highland Park Bowl United States
Venue: Highland Park Bowl. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors.
06/26/19 Sacramento, CA The Colony United States
Venue: The Colony. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors.
06/25/19 Oakland, CA Elbo Room United States
Venue: Elbo Room. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors.
06/22/19 Portland, OR Cobra Lounge United States
Venue: Cobra Lounge. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors.
06/21/19 Tacoma, WA The Valley United States
Venue: The Valley. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors.
06/20/19 Seattle, WA The Black Lodge United States
Venue: The Black Lodge. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors.
06/19/19 Boise, ID The High Note United States
Venue: The High Note. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors.
03/02/19 Chicago, IL Burlington Bar United States
Venue: Burlington Bar. Time: 9:00pm. Admission: $8. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 3425 W Fullerton Avenue. Venue phone: (773) 384-3243. w/ Ribbonhead / Rash / Bruges
07/28/18 Lakewood, OH Mahall’s United States
Venue: Mahall’s. Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $7. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 13200 Madison Avenue. w/ Actual Form and Wallcreeper
07/15/18 Saint Paul, MN Turf Club United States
Venue: Turf Club. Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $16. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 1601 University Ave W. Venue phone: (651) 647-0486. w/ Unsane & Child Bite More information
Tour: Big Business / Buildings Tour 2018
03/05/18 Dallas, TX Double Wide United States
Venue: Double Wide. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Big Business
03/04/18 Houston, TX Warehouse Live Studio United States
Venue: Warehouse Live Studio. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Big Business
03/03/18 San Antonio, TX Limelight United States
Venue: Limelight. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Big Business
03/02/18 Austin, TX Barracuda United States
Venue: Barracuda. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 611 E 7th St. w/ Big Business
03/01/18 New Orleans, LA One Eyed Jacks United States
Venue: One Eyed Jacks. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Big Business
02/27/18 Tampa, FL Crowbar United States
Venue: Crowbar. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Big Business
02/26/18 Miami, FL Gramps United States
Venue: Gramps. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Big Business
02/25/18 Orlando, FL The Abbey United States
Venue: The Abbey. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Big Business
02/24/18 Athens, GA 40 Watt United States
Venue: 40 Watt. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Big Business
02/23/18 Raleigh, NC Kings United States
Venue: Kings. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Big Business
02/21/18 Nashville, TN Mercy Lounge United States
Venue: Mercy Lounge. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Big Business
02/20/18 Kansas City, MO Riot Room United States
Venue: Riot Room. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Big Business
02/19/18 Oklahoma City, OK 89th St. Collective United States
Venue: 89th St. Collective. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Big Business
Tour: Buildings US Tour Fall 2017
11/19/17 Grand Rapids, MI Tip Top United States
Venue: Tip Top. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Ashen Furies, Tired Blood
11/18/17 Pittsburgh, PA The Rock Room United States
Venue: The Rock Room. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Glowworms, Unreliable Narrator, Aloe
11/17/17 Baltimore, MD Emp Collective United States
Venue: Emp Collective. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Multicult, Crawler, MOXA
11/16/17 Brooklyn, NY St. Vitus United States
Venue: St. Vitus. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Unsane and Cherubs
11/15/17 Philadelphia, PA Kung Fu Necktie United States
Venue: Kung Fu Necktie. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Plaque Marks, Bardus, Rubber
11/14/17 Providence, RI Machine w/Magnets United States
Venue: Machine w/Magnets. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Spitehouse, Great News, Aneurysm
11/13/17 Boston, MA Middle East (Zuzu’s) United States
Venue: Middle East (Zuzu’s). Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Test Meat and Aneurysm
11/12/17 Toronto, ON Smiling Buddha Canada
Venue: Smiling Buddha. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Group Hug, Bleach Bath, Tourist
11/11/17 Cleveland, OH Now That’s Class United States
Venue: Now That’s Class. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 11213 Detroit Ave. w/ Actual Form, Fringe Candidate
11/10/17 Chicago, IL Quencher’s Saloon United States
Venue: Quencher’s Saloon. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 2401 N Western Avenue. w/ Fake Limbs, Ribbonhead, DEN
08/26/17 Milwaukee, WI Cactus Club United States
Venue: Cactus Club. Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 2496 S. Wentworth Avenue. Venue phone: 414.897.0663. TEI Fest 2 Day 2 More information
05/22/17 Chicago, IL Thalia Hall United States
Venue: Thalia Hall. Time: 8:30pm. Admission: $27. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 1807 S Allport St. Venue phone: (312) 526-3851. w/ Murder City Devils & Corey J Brewer More information
Tour: “You Are Not One Of Us” European Tour 2017
05/12/17 Poznan Club Alternativa Poland
Venue: Club Alternativa. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors.
05/11/17 Warsaw Poglos Poland
Venue: Poglos. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors.
05/10/17 Krakow Warsztat Poland
Venue: Warsztat. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors.
05/09/17 Wroclaw Galeria Poland
Venue: Galeria. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors.
05/08/17 Munich Sunny Red Germany
Venue: Sunny Red. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors.
05/07/17 Bologna Club Freakout Italy
Venue: Club Freakout. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors.
05/06/17 Zurich Obenuse Fest Switzerland
Venue: Obenuse Fest. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors.
05/05/17 Siegen VEB Germany
Venue: VEB. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors.
05/04/17 Brussels Magasin 4 Belgium
Venue: Magasin 4. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors.
05/03/17 Liege La Zone Belgium
Venue: La Zone. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors.
05/02/17 Ghent Afsnis Belgium
Venue: Afsnis. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors.
05/01/17 Hamburg Molotow Germany
Venue: Molotow. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors.
04/29/17 Lorient Le Galion France
Venue: Le Galion. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Heads
04/28/17 Meschers El Surf France
Venue: El Surf. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Heads
04/27/17 Bayonne Le Magneto France
Venue: Le Magneto. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Heads
04/26/17 Pau La Ferronerie France
Venue: La Ferronerie. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Heads
04/25/17 Barcelona TBA Spain
Venue: TBA. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Heads
04/24/17 Zaragoza Arrebato Spain
Venue: Arrebato. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Heads
04/23/17 Don Benito Rincon Pio Sound Spain
Venue: Rincon Pio Sound. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Heads
04/22/17 Tolosa Bonberenea Spain
Venue: Bonberenea. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Heads
04/21/17 La Rochelle Aion Bar France
Venue: Aion Bar. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/Heads
04/20/17 Paris Espace B France
Venue: Espace B. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. w/ Heads
02/09/17 Minneapolis, MN 7th Street Entry United States
Venue: 7th Street Entry. Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $10 advance | $12 doors. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 701 N 1st Ave. Venue phone: (612) 332-1775. w/ Meat wave & Absolutely Not More info: http://first-avenue.com/event/2017/02/meatwave More information
12/30/16 Minneapolis, MN 331 Club United States
Venue: 331 Club. Time: 9:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 331 13 Avenue NE. Venue phone: 612-331-1746. w/ Fury Things and Kill To Kill More information
09/22/16 Madison, WI The Frequency United States
Venue: The Frequency. Time: 8:00pm. Admission: 10. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 121 W Main Street. w/ Greys & Tyranny Is Tyranny More information
09/02/16 Madison, WI The Frequency United States
Venue: The Frequency. Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $10. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 121 W Main Street. w/ Greys and Tyranny is Tyranny More information
09/02/16 Chicago, IL Township United States
Venue: Township. Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $8. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 2200 N California Ave. Venue phone: (773) 384-1865. w/ Fake Limbs and Multicult More information
09/01/16 Saint Paul, MN Turf Club United States
Venue: Turf Club. Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 1601 University Ave W. Venue phone: (651) 647-0486. w/ Multicult (Baltimore), Novacron, Animal Lover More information
08/27/16 Milwaukee, WI Cactus Club United States
Venue: Cactus Club. Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 2496 S. Wentworth Avenue. Venue phone: 414.897.0663. TEI FEST w/ Northless, War Brides, Buildings and Volunteer
06/18/16 Chicago, IL Township United States
Venue: Township. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 2200 N California Ave. Venue phone: (773) 384-1865.
06/17/16 Louisville, KY Mag Bar United States
Venue: Mag Bar. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 1398 S 2nd St. Venue phone: (502) 637-9052.
06/16/16 Nashville, TN The End United States
Venue: The End. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 2219 Elliston Pl. Venue phone: 615) 321-4457.
06/15/16 Athens, GA Caledonia United States
Venue: Caledonia. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 256 W Clayton Street.
06/14/16 Atlanta, GA 529 United States
Venue: 529. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 529 Flat Shoals Ave.
06/13/16 Baton Rouge, LA The Woodshop United States
Venue: The Woodshop. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors.
06/12/16 Austin, TX Barracuda United States
Venue: Barracuda. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 611 E 7th St.
06/11/16 San Antonio, TX Paper Tiger United States
Venue: Paper Tiger. Time: 9:00pm. Address: 2410 N St Mary’s Street. w/ The Grasshopper Lies Heavy, Hotzi More information
06/10/16 Dallas, TX Crown and Harp United States
Venue: Crown and Harp. Time: 9:00pm. Address: 1914 Greenville Avenue. Venue phone: (214) 828-1914.
06/09/16 Kansas City, MO The Chum Bucket United States
Venue: The Chum Bucket. Time: 9:00pm. Address: Ask a Punk.
05/27/16 Minneapolis, MN Triple Rock Social Club United States
Venue: Triple Rock Social Club. Time: 9:00pm. Admission: $8. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 629 Cedar Ave S. Venue phone: (612) 333-7399. w/ self-evident, Hardcore Crayons & Haunted Heads (WI)
01/08/16 Milwaukee, WI Frank’s Power Plant United States
Venue: Frank’s Power Plant. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 2800 South Kinnickinnic Avenue. Venue phone: (414) 481-9200. w/ Volunteer, Midwives and Soup Moat
06/25/15 Saint Paul, MN Turf Club United States
Venue: Turf Club. Time: 8:30pm. Admission: $10. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 1601 University Ave W. Venue phone: (651) 647-0486. w/ KEN mode (‘Success’ release party) and Zebulon Pike More information
05/15/15 Minneapolis, MN 331 Club United States
Venue: 331 Club. Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 331 13 Avenue NE. Venue phone: 612-331-1746. w/ The Blind Shake, self-evident, Hardcore Crayons and Swimsuit Area More information
04/19/15 Minneapolis, MN Hexagon Bar United States
Venue: Hexagon Bar. Time: 9:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 2600 27th Ave S. w/ Pile, Animal Faces and Hollow Boys More information
04/18/15 Milwaukee, WI Quarter’s United States
Venue: Quarter’s. Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 900 E. Center Street. Venue phone: (414) 263-4140. w/ Fake Limbs, Like Like The The The Death and Volunteer More information
04/17/15 Chicago, IL Quencher’s Saloon United States
Venue: Quencher’s Saloon. Time: 10:00pm. Admission: $10. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 2401 N Western Avenue. Ativin, Buildings, Cougars and Mark Shippy & Eli Caterer (of U.S. Maple & Smoking Popes) More information

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