By all definitions, Energy Whores are not your average electronic act. Founded by Carrie Schoenfeld, a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Energy Whores isn’t just a band, it’s an art project with a mission. With their latest electrified single, “Hey Hey Hate!”, the New York City-based electro-art collective delivers a genre-blurring, rhythm-charged anthem that dances squarely on the fault lines of modern civilization.
When Energy Whores first emerged the scene, the audience weren’t really sure how to react, some were intrigued and others were perplexed but the more people tuned in, confusion became obsession.
Fans now love the band for their dreamy, story-laden vocals, bold lyricism, and production that sounds both retro and futuristic at once. Listeners often mention how danceable the tracks are. That’s the magic of Energy Whores: they don’t ask you to choose between feeling and thinking. They dare you to do both, simultaneously.
Energy Whores don’t really fit into one musical genre. Their songs mix electronic music, 80s-style synth sounds, rock, disco, and indie pop, sometimes all in the same track. Because their style doesn’t fit neatly into any box, they’ve created their own term for it: Avant Electro, a genre they’ve carved out for themselves.
The band writes music in a special way. According to lead singer and songwriter Carrie Schoenfeld, the lyrics usually come first. Depending on the message, she creates a sound that suits the emotion and story behind the words. Some tracks feel very electronic and modern; others have an old-school feel with an electronic twist
Hey Hey Hate opens up with a commanding refrain: “Hey Hey Hate! We have to stop before it’s too late…” It’s not just a hook—it’s a mantra. According to the band, the track was born from a desire to confront the alarming rise of political polarization and the hatred infiltrating public discourse. Yet instead of descending into despair, the group spins resistance into a hypnotic groove—a radical invitation to wake up while moving your body.
The song speaks out against hate, division, and the growing tension in our world. But instead of just being angry or sad, the band turns that emotion into something you can feel in your body
The instrumentation of this track is unpredictable; it shifts from organic warm to cold robotic precision. It features a funk driven instrumental solo backed by an 8-bit inspired shift that adds a mix of tension and playful vibe to the sound.
This track is part of a larger concept being built in the band’s upcoming album “Arsenal of democracy” which should be released in 2026. Hey Hey is both a protest song and a dance track, a reminder that change can start on the dancefloor if it moves our minds as much as our bodies. This single gives us an insight to what the album would sound like and it sure would be worth the wait.
If you’re into electronic music, indie rock, or just looking for something different and meaningful, Energy Whores offer a fresh and fearless voice in today’s music scene. They’re not afraid to shake things up and that’s exactly what we need.
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