“PRETTY SPARKLY THINGS” by Energy Whores

Energy Whores has released Pretty Sparkly Things, a single that transforms dance-floor gloss into insightful commentary. On first listen, the pulsating synths, jagged beats, and hypnotic layers of vocals present as a sleek club-cut. Underneath the shine, however, is an unflinching rejection of status fetish and the price we pay for a culture focused on more. The piece draws its rhythm from electronically muscular percussion and sharp basslines, echoing melodic hooks around lyrics that point out the allure of luxury we know we can't have. Rather than glorifying glitter and glamour, it frames the allure as distraction from much deeper fractures—economic injustice, cultural vanity, and the nearly unbearable silence for those shut out from privilege. The juxtaposition of such luminous production matched with unflinching subject matter gives the piece its bite, asking everyone to both dance and think!

The band’s founder, Carrie Schoenfeld, directs the performance from the front, with her customary theatrical precision; meanwhile, guitarist Attilio Valenti weaves angular riffs throughout the performance’s fabric, amplifying its dynamic restlessness. Their chemistry emphasizes why Energy Whores have become known for their synergy of electronic liberation with the daring of art-rock. Wireless sound, animated by each element’s deliberate feel, electrifies the experience: the synths pulse in a hazy way and are neon warnings; the drums hit hard and land with punk insistence; Carmine’s vocals pierce and cut with determined resolution. Pretty Sparkly Things is also a sign of their upcoming full-length album, Arsenal of Democracy. Due in October 2025, that collection promises to further deepen the duo’s “avant-electro” orientation, weaving folk-inflected storytelling approaches in generative electronic soundscapes, all while providing accountability for power and consumer culture.

This is a method of engaging new listeners of Energy Whores, positioning them as one of the few bands not afraid to create political provocation within irresistible grooves. What resonates most with this single is the balance: a vibrant sonic architecture engineered for movement plus a message designed for self-reflection. Energy Whores demonstrate that social commentary need not sacrifice style and that protest can happen within music intended to move a crowd. Pretty Sparkly Things acts as a provocation to see past the glitter, to see what is below the surface, and to ask why it is so easy for us to chase experiences that can never satisfy our attention. With the release of this piece, Energy Whores sharpen their voice while widening their audience, and presenting a song that has as much spirit as it does uncompromising vision.