Fcukers Explained

Fcukers
Origin:New York City, U.S.
Genre:Electronic
Years Active:2022–present
Label:Technicolour Records
Spinoffs:The Shacks, Spud Cannon

Fcukers is an American electronic band formed in New York City in 2022. It consists of Shannon Wise, Jackson Walker Lewis, and Ben Scharf. 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

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]

Band members

Discography

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Mothers"2023
"Bon Bon"2024Baggy$$
"Homie Don't Shake"
"Tommy"

Music videos

TitleYearDirector(s)
"Bon Bon"2024[13]
"Homie Don't Shake"[14]
"Tommy"Shannon Wise
Jackson Walker Lewis		[15]
"UMPA"Shannon Wise[16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fcukers Accidentally Become a Hype Band, Despite Being "Jaded with the Music Industry" . Margorian . Alexa . July 31, 2024 . . September 6, 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240731133548/https://exclaim.ca/music/article/fcukers-interview-2024 . July 31, 2024.
  2. Web site: Fcukers' chaotic party is popping worldwide . Jolley . Ben . August 19, 2024 . . September 6, 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240827011617/https://www.nme.com/the-cover/fcukers-19-08-2024-3784706 . August 27, 2024.
  3. Web site: New York City Band Fcukers Is Bringing Back '90s Dance . Rich . Melissa . January 19, 2024 . . . September 6, 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240120002310/https://www.nylon.com/entertainment/fcukers-band-new-york-city-music . January 20, 2024.
  4. Web site: Jolley . Ben . 2024-08-19 . Fcukers’ chaotic party is popping worldwide The Cover NME.com . 2024-10-29 . www.nme.com . en.
  5. Web site: 2024-10-29 . speedy ortiz ÷ sad13 ÷ sadie dupuis ÷ haunted guy on X: "had to dig d… . 2024-10-29 . archive.is.
  6. Web site: Fresh Pressed: Fcukers Release Party . Weinberger . Matt . April 4, 2023 . . ENTtech Media Group . September 6, 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230810230625/https://www.papermag.com/fresh-pressed-fcukers-release-party#rebelltitem355 . August 10, 2023.
  7. Web site: NYC '90s-inspired dance trio Fcukers sign to Ninja Tune imprint, share "Bon Bon" . May 7, 2024 . . Project M Group . September 6, 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240510095838/https://www.brooklynvegan.com/nyc-90s-inspired-dance-trio-fcukers-sign-to-ninja-tune-imprint-share-bon-bon/ . May 10, 2024.
  8. Web site: Fcukers — "Homie Don't Shake" . Chelosky . Danielle . July 10, 2024 . . September 6, 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240710235538/https://www.stereogum.com/2271146/fcukers-homie-dont-shake/music/ . July 10, 2024.
  9. Web site: Fcukers — 'Baggy$' EP review . Ferrier . Aimee . September 8, 2024 . . September 9, 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240909211018/https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/fcukers-baggy-ep-review/ . September 9, 2024.
  10. Web site: Wand, Fcukers, Audi Money, and More: This Week's Pitchfork Selects Playlist . July 29, 2024 . . . September 6, 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240729150919/https://pitchfork.com/news/wand-fcukers-audi-money-this-week-pitchfork-selects-playlist/ . July 29, 2024.
  11. Web site: Fcukers Shared Barbed Club Statement 'Tommy' . Murray . Robin . August 20, 2024 . Clash Magazine . September 6, 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240821014714/https://www.clashmusic.com/news/fcukers-shared-barbed-club-statement-tommy/ . August 21, 2024.
  12. Web site: Fcukers release debut EP 'Baggy$$' . Rigotti . Alex . September 6, 2024 . . September 6, 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240906203311/https://www.nme.com/news/music/fcukers-release-debut-ep-baggy-3791341 . September 6, 2024.
  13. May 7, 2024 . Fcukers — 'Bon Bon' (Official Video) . September 9, 2024 . Fcukers.
  14. July 10, 2024 . Fcukers — 'Homie Don't Shake' (Official Video) . September 9, 2024 . Fcukers.
  15. August 20, 2024 . Fcukers — 'Tommy' (Official Video) . September 9, 2024 . Fcukers.
  16. September 6, 2024 . Fcukers — 'UMPA' (Official Video) . September 9, 2024 . Fcukers.

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