Fcukers
Fcukers | |
|---|---|
 At Trans Musicales 2024, Rennes, France | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Electronic |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Labels | Technicolour Records |
| Spinoffs | The Shacks, Spud Cannon |
| Members |
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| Past members | Ben Scharf |
Fcukers is an American electronic band formed in New York City in 2022. It consists of Shannon Wise and Jackson Walker Lewis. In 2023, they released their debut singles "Mothers" and "Devils Cut". Their debut EP entitled Baggy$$ was released in 2024 through Ninja Tune's Technicolour Records imprint.
History
[edit]After five years with Spud Cannon,[1][2] Jackson Walker Lewis and Ben Scharf decided to leave the band, seeking to move beyond what Scharf described as "some nimby kimby indie rock bullshit."[2] By October 2022,[3] the duo began experimenting with house music and invited vocalist Shannon Wise, former frontwoman of The Shacks, whom Lewis had met through a mutual friend. Wise accepted, feeling she was "over indie shit" and wanting to explore "beats or dubstep."[2] In an interview with NME, the band claimed to have toured with Snail Mail and Speedy Ortiz,[4] though this was called out as inaccurate by Sadie Dupuis from Speedy Ortiz.[5]
In March 2023, Fcukers played their debut show in New York City and released their first single, "Mothers".[3][6] Later that year, they collaborated with James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem on a remix of "Los Angeles" by Lol Tolhurst, Budgie, and Jacknife Lee. By May 2024, the group signed with Ninja Tune's Technicolour Records imprint, which released their single "Bon Bon" that same month.[7] In July, they announced their debut EP entitled Baggy$$ and released a new single, "Homie Don't Shake".[8] The track samples Beck's 1996 song "Devils Haircut", which they had previously covered as "Devils Cut",[9] and it was featured on Pitchfork's "11 Songs You Should Listen to Now".[10] In August, they followed up with another single, "Tommy".[11] Baggy$$ was officially released in September through Technicolour.[12]
In late 2024, Ben Scharf left Fcukers to return to school and pursue a doctorate degree. [13]
Band members
[edit]Current members
[edit]- Shannon Wise – vocals
- Jackson Walker Lewis – bass, keyboards, production
Former members
[edit]- Ben Scharf – drums
Discography
[edit]Extended plays
[edit]| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Baggy$$ |
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Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Mothers" | 2023 | Non-album single |
| "Bon Bon" | 2024 | Baggy$$ |
| "Homie Don't Shake" | ||
| "Tommy" |
Remixes
[edit]| Title | Year | Original artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Los Angeles" (featuring James Murphy) |
2023 | Lol Tolhurst, Budgie, Jacknife Lee | Non-album single |
Music videos
[edit]| Title | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Bon Bon" | 2024 | — | [14] |
| "Homie Don't Shake" | — | [15] | |
| "Tommy" | Shannon Wise Jackson Walker Lewis |
[16] | |
| "UMPA" | Shannon Wise | [17] |
References
[edit]- ^ Margorian, Alexa (July 31, 2024). "Fcukers Accidentally Become a Hype Band, Despite Being "Jaded with the Music Industry"". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on July 31, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c Jolley, Ben (August 19, 2024). "Fcukers' chaotic party is popping worldwide". NME. Archived from the original on August 27, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ a b Rich, Melissa (January 19, 2024). "New York City Band Fcukers Is Bringing Back '90s Dance". Nylon. Bustle Digital Group. Archived from the original on January 20, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Jolley, Ben (August 19, 2024). "Fcukers' chaotic party is popping worldwide | The Cover | NME.com". www.nme.com. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ "speedy ortiz ÷ sad13 ÷ sadie dupuis ÷ haunted guy on X: "had to dig d…". archive.is. October 29, 2024. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ Weinberger, Matt (April 4, 2023). "Fresh Pressed: Fcukers Release Party". Paper. ENTtech Media Group. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ "NYC '90s-inspired dance trio Fcukers sign to Ninja Tune imprint, share "Bon Bon"". BrooklynVegan. Project M Group. May 7, 2024. Archived from the original on May 10, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Chelosky, Danielle (July 10, 2024). "Fcukers — "Homie Don't Shake"". Stereogum. Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Ferrier, Aimee (September 8, 2024). "Fcukers — 'Baggy$' EP review". Far Out. Archived from the original on September 9, 2024. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ "Wand, Fcukers, Audi Money, and More: This Week's Pitchfork Selects Playlist". Pitchfork. Condé Nast. July 29, 2024. Archived from the original on July 29, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Murray, Robin (August 20, 2024). "Fcukers Shared Barbed Club Statement 'Tommy'". Clash Magazine. Archived from the original on August 21, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Rigotti, Alex (September 6, 2024). "Fcukers release debut EP 'Baggy$$'". NME. Archived from the original on September 6, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ D’Souza, Shaad (December 6, 2024). "FCUKERS: The Band that Broke the Rules". The Face. Vol. 4, no. 21. Archived from the original on January 28, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ Fcukers — 'Bon Bon' (Official Video). Fcukers. May 7, 2024. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ Fcukers — 'Homie Don't Shake' (Official Video). Fcukers. July 10, 2024. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ Fcukers — 'Tommy' (Official Video). Fcukers. August 20, 2024. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ Fcukers — 'UMPA' (Official Video). Fcukers. September 6, 2024. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
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