Tenement (band)

Tenement is an American three piece rock band from Appleton, Wisconsin, United States, formed in 2006. They are often associated with the American hardcore punk scene.[2] Their recorded output has been described as everything from "noise pop" to "fuzz punk",[3][4] while in a live setting they are often known for experimentation, improvisation, and high-energy performance.[5][6] The visual art of singer/guitarist Amos Pitsch is associated with most of their records, as well as several records by other notable punk and hardcore bands.[7] In 2016, they were included in Rolling Stone 's "10 Great Modern Punk Bands".[8]

Live in Raleigh NC, 2012

Tenement
Background information
Origin	Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
Genres	Punk rock pop punk[1] noise pop
Years active	2006 (2006)–present
Labels	Don Giovanni Mandible Cowabunga
Members	Amos Pitsch Jesse Ponkamo Eric Mayer
Past members	Max Suechting Hart Miller Tyler Ditter Troy Hackbarth

Discography

Studio albums

• Napalm Dream (2011, Mandible Records)
• The Blind Wink (2011, Cowabunga Records)
• Predatory Headlights (2015, Don Giovanni Records)
• The Self-Titled Album (2016, Deranged Records, Forward Records)
• Music Composed for the Motion Picture PROXY (2017, Malokul Records)
• Music Composed for the Motion Picture 'Smother Me in Hugs' (2018, Malokul Records)

Collection albums

• Bruised Music, Volume 1 (2015, Grave Mistake Records, Toxic Pop Records)
• Bruised Music, Volume 2 (2016, Grave Mistake Records, Toxic Pop Records)

EPs and singles

• No Friends Flexi No. 4 Split Record w/ Dyke Drama, Endless Column, Jamie and the Debt (2016, No Friends Magazine)
• Split Record w/ Screaming Females (2013, Recess Records)
• Sick Club Series Volume 3 (2013, Cowabunga Records)
• Split Record w/ Cheeky (2012, Let's Pretend Records, No Breaks Records)
• Split Record w/ Culo (2011, Cowabunga Records)
• Taking Everything b/w Daylight World (2011, Toxic Pop Records)
• False Teeth EP (2010, Rock Bottom Records)
• Split Record w/ Friendly Fire (2009, Forcefield Records)
• Split Record w/ Used Kids (2009, 608 Kisses Records)
• Icepick b/w Summer Street (2009, 608 Kisses Records)

Compilation albums

• Bughouse Volume One Mixtape (2015, Not Normal Tapes)
• Skeletal Lightning Charity Cassette Compilation Volume One (2014, Skeletal Lightning Records)
• Something To Du: A Tribute to Hüsker Dü 7" Compilation (2013, Dead Broke Rekerds/Drunken Sailor Records)
• Puke and Destroy No. 2 7" Compilation (2013, Snuffy Smiles Records)
• Welcome to 2013 12" Compilation (2013, Not Normal Records)
• The Wiener Dog Comp Cassette Compilation (2012, Burger Records)
• Dead Broke Tape Comp Volume 3 (2009, Dead Broke Rekerds)
• Dirt Cult Mix Tape Volume II (2009, Dirt Cult Records)

References

1. Ben Ratliff (June 8, 2015). "Review: 'Predatory Headlights,' a Bright Double Album From Tenement". The New York Times. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
2. Sherman, Maria (May 29, 2012). "10 Bands You Can't Afford to Miss at Chaos in Tejas | Anxiety Block". Impose Magazine. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
3. "Review: Tenement - The Blind Wink - GET BENT!". Getbent.fm. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
4. "Punk Music Reviews | | TENEMENT | "Taking Everything" b/w "Daylight World"". Razorcake. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
5. "Space Trash, Vacation, Tenement & Swearin' - Brooklyn Fireproof, 119 Ingraham St., Brooklyn - September 12, 2012". Jerseybeat.com. September 12, 2012. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
6. "Philly House Shows VI - Cloud City". Blow The Scene. January 10, 2012. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
7. "Arts & Crafts - Amos Pitsch of Tenement | NOISEY". Noisey.vice.com. Archived from the original on February 21, 2014. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
8. "10 Great Modern Punk Bands". Rolling Stone. April 13, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2016.

External links

• Tenement at Bandcamp
• Tenement on Tumblr
• Tenement on Facebook