Fcukers

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Fcukers
Fcukers at Trans Musicales 2024, 2.jpg
Fcukers at the Rencontres Trans Musicales in 2024
Background information
OriginNew York City, U.S.
Genres Electronic
Years active2022–present
Labels Technicolour Records
SpinoffsSpud Cannon, The Shacks
Members
  • Shannon Wise
  • Jackson Walker Lewis
Past membersBen 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 single "Mothers". Their debut EP entitled Baggy$$ was released in 2024 through Ninja Tune's Technicolour Records imprint.

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History

Fcukers at Trans Musicales 2024, 3.jpg
Fcukers at Trans Musicales 2024, 4.jpg
Singer Shannon Wise (top) and bassist Jackson Walker Lewis (bottom) at the Rencontres Trans Musicales in 2024

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", which they "grew out of". [2] By October 2022, [3] the duo began experimenting with house music and Lewis invited vocalist Shannon Wise, former frontwoman of The Shacks. [2] They were introduced by a mutual friend while Wise was bartending, and Lewis subsequently shared an early instrumental version of "Homie Don't Shake", which the band later developed into a full track. [4] Wise accepted, explaining she was "over indie shit" and wanted to explore "beats or dubstep." [2] In an interview with NME, members of the band claimed to have toured with Snail Mail and Speedy Ortiz, [5] though this was called out as inaccurate by Sadie Dupuis from Speedy Ortiz. [6]

In March 2023, Fcukers played their debut show at Baby's All Right and released their first single, "Mothers". [3] [7] 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. [8] In July, they announced their debut EP entitled Baggy$$ and released a new single, "Homie Don't Shake". [9] The track samples Beck's 1996 song "Devils Haircut", which they had previously covered as "Devils Cut", [10] and it was featured on Pitchfork 's "11 Songs You Should Listen to Now". [11] In August, they followed up with another single, "Tommy". [12] Baggy$$ was officially released in September through Technicolour. [13] In December, Fcukers released a remix of "Marmite" by Porij. [14]

In late 2024, Scharf left the band to return to school and pursue a doctorate degree. Lewis said that Scharf had been "kind of along for the ride", and that he and Wise had been working in the studio without Scharf, as he was "never a studio member." [4]

Band members

Current members

Former members

Discography

Extended plays

TitleDetails
Baggy$$

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Mothers"2023Non-album single
"Bon Bon"2024Baggy$$
"Homie Don't Shake"
"Tommy"

Remixes

TitleYearOriginal artist(s)Album
"Los Angeles"
(featuring James Murphy)		2023 Lol Tolhurst, Budgie, Jacknife Lee Non-album singles
"Marmite"2024 Porij

Music videos

TitleYearDirector(s)Ref.
"Bon Bon"2024— [15]
"Homie Don't Shake"Shannon Wise [16]
"Tommy"Shannon Wise
Jackson Walker Lewis		 [17]
"UMPA"Shannon Wise [18]

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Jolley, Ben (August 19, 2024). "Fcukers' chaotic party is popping worldwide". NME . Archived from the original on August 27, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  3. 1 2 Rich, Melissa (January 19, 2024). "How Fcukers Is Bringing Back '90s Dance One Party At A Time". Nylon . Archived from the original on January 20, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  4. 1 2 D'Souza, Shaad (December 6, 2024). "NYC duo Fcukers are going global with their chic, sexy party music". The Face . Archived from the original on January 28, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  5. ↑ Jolley, Ben (August 19, 2024). "Fcukers' chaotic party is popping worldwide | The Cover | NME.com". www.nme.com. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  6. ↑ "speedy ortiz ÷ sad13 ÷ sadie dupuis ÷ haunted guy on X: "had to dig d…". archive.is. October 29, 2024. Archived from the original on October 29, 2024. Retrieved October 29, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. ↑ Weinberger, Matt (April 4, 2023). "Fresh Pressed: Fcukers Release Party". Paper . Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  8. ↑ "NYC '90s-inspired dance trio Fcukers sign to Ninja Tune imprint, share "Bon Bon"". BrooklynVegan . May 7, 2024. Archived from the original on May 10, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  9. ↑ Chelosky, Danielle (July 10, 2024). "Fcukers Announce New EP 'Baggy$$': Hear "Homie Don't Shake"". Stereogum . Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  10. ↑ Ferrier, Aimee (September 8, 2024). "Fcukers — 'Baggy$' EP review". Far Out . Archived from the original on September 9, 2024. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
  11. ↑ "11 Songs You Should Listen to Now: This Week's Pitchfork Selects Playlist". Pitchfork . July 29, 2024. Archived from the original on July 29, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  12. ↑ Murray, Robin (August 20, 2024). "Fcukers Shared Barbed Club Statement 'Tommy'". Clash Magazine. Archived from the original on August 21, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  13. ↑ Rigotti, Alex (September 6, 2024). "Fcukers release debut EP 'Baggy$$'". NME . Archived from the original on September 6, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  14. ↑ @porij_; (December 2, 2024). "Porij x fcukers marmite remix out now 💥💥🥵🥵" . Retrieved February 14, 2025– via Instagram.
  15. ↑ Fcukers — 'Bon Bon' (Official Video). Fcukers. May 7, 2024. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
  16. ↑ Fcukers — 'Homie Don't Shake' (Official Video). Fcukers. July 10, 2024. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
  17. ↑ Fcukers — 'Tommy' (Official Video). Fcukers. August 20, 2024. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
  18. ↑ Fcukers — 'UMPA' (Official Video). Fcukers. September 6, 2024. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
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