Armed with an old school Nintendo GameBoy, two Budweisers, a tag-along kid’s mic, and more electronic equipment than I would ever know what to do with, the underground UK artists known as Fuck Buttons put on one hell of an experimental electronic show. Seeing the show at a local DC venue known for smaller acts, DC9, I knew I was in for an intimate night of mind-bending musical stylings and the kind of dancing one typically reserves for the bedroom in front of a mirror.
The Fuck Buttons, a British duo, played intuitively with the sounds they were mixing, feeding off the energy of the crowd and adding their own. At times, when the crowd’s enthusiasm seemed to be cracked, the Fuck Buttons brought back the energy of the house by breaking out one of many tricks in their bag. A Nintendo GameBoy for beta sound bites. A tag-along kid’s mic for appropriately blending distorted sounds with recognizable beats. And some solid drumming that helped kick in the rhythmic bodily jerking of the crowd.
The Fuck Buttons were never predictable and thoroughly enjoyable for the entire one hour straight they played. If you’re into something different or enjoy a good dance party, I’d recommend checking them out live or in the comfort of your own home with their latest CD Tarot Sport.
