ENERGY WHORES Spark Urgency with Defiant New Single “Hey Hey Hate”

New York’s boundary pushing electro punk collective Energy Whores return with an explosive new single “Hey Hey Hate,” a politically charged track that refuses to sit quietly in the background. Led by visionary artist Carrie Schoenfeld, the project once again finds its strength in the collision of gritty electronic textures, sharp lyrical precision, and a fierce sense of purpose.

From its first notes, Hey Hey Hate makes its stance clear: this is not escapist pop but a call to reckon with the fractures of our time. Schoenfeld, a classically trained pianist turned experimental songwriter, approaches the track with the urgency of an artist who understands that music can move both the body and the conscience. Her delivery, laced with raw conviction, cuts through the heavy synths and driving rhythms, daring listeners to confront uncomfortable truths while still locked into the danceable beat.

What sets Energy Whores apart is their ability to weave protest into a sonic experience that feels immediate, visceral, and alive. The track thrives on tension between aggression and melody, between despair and defiance, mirroring the polarisation it critiques. Rather than offering a polished escape, the band embraces distortion and dissonance as aesthetic tools, creating a soundscape that feels equally suited to the underground club and the rally.

The single also serves as a teaser for the group’s forthcoming full length project Arsenal of Democracy, slated for release in 2026. If Hey Hey Hate is any indication, listeners can expect a body of work that continues to challenge conventions both musically and thematically. Energy Whores are not content to simply entertain; their mission is to ignite dialogue, provoke thought, and remind audiences that art can still function as resistance.

With its fusion of dance punk energy and unflinching commentary, Hey Hey Hate is more than a song. It is a cultural statement. In an era where so much music feels disposable, Energy Whores deliver something bracing, immediate, and necessary. Their message is clear: the dance floor is not just a space for release but also a stage for revolution.

Carrie Schoenfeld

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