I've caught Holy Fuck a few times before, and what I've noticed is that each time I see them, I like them more. So after hearing some good things about their recent shows during CMJ, I decided to shell out ($17, ouch) to catch them at the Bowery last night, where they were opening up for Mouse On Mars. It was worth every penny. Holy Fuck are two electro noodlers that play a bunch of old, crappy keyboards and synths through a variety of effects pedals, coupled with a blazing rhythm section consisting of a bass player and a drummer. The total effect is excellent. It's a very human form of electronic music that inspires you to shake your ass.

At the Bowery last night, Holy Fuck brought it. The energy the band creates is very palpable, and it certainly won over the crowd. Considering the kind of music the band is making and the inherent imprecision of manipulating sounds in the way that they do, Holy Fuck are remarkably tight and together live, and were definitely tight last night. Disparate sounds floated together in pleasing ways, and I ended up spacing out to the drummer. Their set filled me with energy, and was so good that I immediately left afterwards because anyone playing next was going to be a disappointment after a set like that. Check them out if you get the chance, you'll be happy you did.

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