Already boasting the admiration of LCD Soundsystem, having opened for them on their recent tour, NYC-based trio Fcukers are already kicking down doors with just one EP, Baggy$$, released this past September (2024).
Previously, founding members Jackson Walker Lewis and Ben Scharf were part of Spud Cannon, another NYC-based band that fell more in line with traditional indie-rock material. While the band achieved a fair amount of success over the years, Lewis and Scharf felt it was time for a change, leading them to split and down a house music rabbit hole that became the foundation for Fcukers.
With the addition of vocalist Shannon Wise, Fcukers transcends typical pop-rock sounds from the indie scene, drawing inspiration from electronic music for a blend that is both riot-inducing and hypnotic. It was their dance-punk single “Bon Bon” that catapulted the group into the viral ether garnering new fans from all over the world. The buoyant track was recently remixed by Andrew VanWyngarden giving it a dance-club-ready luster.
From their first single, “Mothers,” the trio already delivered on their promise of revitalizing 90s electronic music. The combination of Wise’s vocal chops and familiar house hi-hats kick things off, gliding seamlessly into the glistening electronic flourishes as though they’ve been doing this for years. So much so that the track’s nonstop bounce never wanes, only growing as the bass booms move into a satisfying climax that every song of theirs thus far shares.
Baggy$$ expanded their stylistic reach while keeping their energy alive. “Homie Don’t Shake, ” which was featured on Grimy Goods’ Best Electronic Dance Music of 2024, stands out for its punkish nature, featuring a roaring guitar and a drum solo that surprisingly does not clash with the song’s electronic elements. Wise’s hushed vocal style also provides a nice contrast to the otherwise abrasive instrumentation, simultaneously serving as proof that the trio knows how to combine sounds that would falter if attempted by lesser acts.
Right after, “UMPA” is centered around Latin-inspired percussion, which is far from what was coming out of the 90s or even the 2000s. Alongside four other tracks, all of their recent additions to a small yet strong career ripe with promise indicate a band that could be one of the big faces behind a new wave for house music.
Although it is true that Fcukers is still getting started, that only makes the prospect of future releases all the more exciting. Having already shown a penchant for experimentation while working within a distinct stylistic frame made revolutionary due to how rare it is these days, selling their guitars and buying turntables is proving to be the right decision with each passing single.
Words: David Sosa
Baggy$$ by Fcukers is out on streaming services. Catch the group at the Glass House in Pomona on April 16. For more on new music and tickets to potential tour dates, follow them on Instagram and Bandcamp.
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