Glitter and Grit: Energy Whores Release ’Pretty Sparkly Things‘ & thVideo is a Satirical Feast…
- Flex Admin
- Sep 26, 2025
- 2 min read
From New York’s DIY basement to your screen, Carrie Schoenfeld’s latest visual marries pulse-pounding synths with a razor-sharp critique of modern culture
Energy Whores have always thrived at the intersection of sound and spectacle, and their new music video for 'Pretty Sparkly Things' is a masterclass in marrying the two. From the first frame, the video commands attention: neon-drenched cityscapes, frenetic camera work, and dancers whose movements are both hypnotic and slightly grotesque, perfectly reflecting the track’s satirical critique of unattainable luxury and societal obsession with status.
“This song is about how society dangles unattainable dreams in front of us while so many people are struggling just to survive,” says Carrie Schoenfeld, the classically-trained pianist and indie filmmaker behind Energy Whores. “The video amplifies that irony — it’s shiny, it’s tempting, but it also exposes the machinery grinding us down.”
The track itself is a dynamic blend of avant electro, synth-pop, and experimental art rock, with pulsing synth lines, jagged guitars, and Schoenfeld’s sharp, commanding vocals. The video enhances every beat: quick cuts and vibrant visual effects sync seamlessly with the music, creating an immersive experience that is both fun and unsettling. Fans of their previous politically charged releases, like Hey Hey Hate, or the socially reflective Arsenal of Democracy album, will recognise the band’s signature combination of danceable rhythms and incisive commentary.
The video draws you in, but thematically, it challenges you. Carrie’s trademark approach — music as a weapon, lyrics as a mirror — is front and centre. Each sparkly frame is layered with critique: the allure of wealth, the absurdity of consumer culture, and the tension between what we desire and what reality delivers.
Pretty Sparkly Things is more than a single; it’s an audiovisual statement, a continuation of Energy Whores’ unflinching exploration of contemporary society, delivered with irresistible energy and uncompromising style.
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