Fcukers Go All Out in Philly: Live Review
Fcukers by Jeton Bakalli
By Maeghan Prophete
Fcukers took over Franklin Music Hall on Friday, April 24. The duo Shanny Wise (vocals) and Jackson Walker Lewis (bass/keys/production) has been on a dreamlike rise, opening for Tame Impala, landing festival slots at Governors Ball, and headlining a full World tour.
The show featured a lineup of electronic and avant-garde acts, including Avalon Emerson & The Charm, Tiga and Avalon Emerson’s DJ set, and Sedef Adasi, all brought together by Dave P.
Franklin Music Hall’s stage design, combined with Klip Collective’s immersive visuals, elevated each performance and transformed the venue into a fully sensory experience. Using a blend of projection mapping, lighting, and sound design, the collective added an extra layer of intensity to the night, making every set feel larger than life. A standout moment for me was Sedef Adasi’s set. Playing right before the main event, she set the tone perfectly with dark, groovy, and hard-hitting beats that built anticipation for what was to come.
The night also carried a larger cultural and political energy through the “FCUK ICE LET’S PLURT” campaign, a slogan tied to Making Time, fcukers, and promoter Dave P’s “MEGA-PLURT™️” events. Exclusive “FCUK ICE LET’S PLURT” shirts were sold at the merch booth, with proceeds supporting Vamos Juntos. The slogan and overall aesthetic reflected Dave P.’s vision for a future-facing club experience centered around freedom, connection, and high-energy electronic music.
The set was packed with infectious, catchy songs that had me moving the entire time. One of the songs that first introduced me to the group, “Bon Bon,” was played near the end of the set, and hearing it live was incredibly satisfying. They also performed a track I had never heard before, “Homie Don’t Shake.” The bassline was impossible to forget, lingering in my head for days afterward.
The crowd fed off the lead singer’s energy as Shanny floated around the stage carefree, fully commanding the room with a playful presence. The duo’s chemistry was felt throughout the performance, keeping the atmosphere cool, flirtatious, and effortlessly alive.
By the end of the night, Fcukers proved why they’re quickly becoming one of the most exciting names in electronic music, delivering a performance that felt chaotic, stylish, and impossible not to dance to.
Fcukers are on tour now, find tickets here.