Energy Whores return with Pretty Sparkly Things, a track that is as catchy as it is confrontational. At first listen, it sounds like the kind of song you’d hear lighting up a club — pulsing synths, sharp electronic beats, and hypnotic vocals pulling you onto the dance floor. But if you pay attention, the words hit with the force of a protest sign. Carrie Schoenfeld, the band’s fearless frontwoman, calls out the illusions we are sold: luxury, fame, and status. The song mocks “influencers with their photo filters” and “spoiled girls clutching their pearls,” cutting through the fake shine of a world where wealth and privilege are celebrated while so many are left behind.
The track is raw and unflinching. Schoenfeld sings about people who “can’t pay your bills, can’t afford your pills” while the powerful party behind closed doors. It’s a dark but honest look at the gap between rich and poor, wrapped in music that keeps you moving. That contrast is what makes Pretty Sparkly Things so effective — you might find yourself dancing to it before realizing it’s holding up a mirror to society.
Energy Whores have made a name for themselves by blending electronic music with sharp social commentary, and this single keeps that tradition alive. Schoenfeld describes herself as a “sonic insurgent” and “lyrical arsonist,” and it shows here. Pretty Sparkly Things isn’t just entertainment — it’s a wake-up call disguised as a club anthem. This single will be featured on their upcoming album Arsenal of Democracy, which promises more of this daring mix of hard-hitting truths and electrifying production. If this song is any hint, the album will be both rebellious and unforgettable
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