Drawing us in with a dimensional astral synth melody with bold and immersive chords, expanding with a dynamic beat, Energy Whores open Hey Hey Hate! with a call to action as they share the hook, “Hey Hey Hate! We have to stop before it’s too late…”
The mantra loops in our mids as the band shares their philosophical depth and intentional message of love at a time when we need it the most. As for the production, there is a funk-driven instrumental solo and the piece showcases further dimensionality with an 8-bit shift as the band showcase their masterful skillset and an almost power pop adjacent vibe with a high emotional quotient.
We appreciate the creative ebbs and flows within the track, and the transportive, euphoric energy that the creators manifest with their important peace-driven opus. The final moments feel like an ascension, which is exactly what we want to achieve with this notion.
Speaking on the release, Energy Whores tell us, “Hey Hey Hate! confronts the rise of divisive politics and social polarization. It’s unapologetically critical, yet irresistibly rhythmic, promising both a call to action and a compelling groove.”
“We’re not here to soothe. We’re here to shake you up…” adds singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Carrie Schoenfeld, despite the actual overarching sentiment of the record feeling rather soothing and peace driven. The message, however, is clear and deeply intentional!
As a preview of their upcoming album Arsenal of Democracy, set for release in 2026, Hey Hey Hate! solidifies Energy Whores‘ reputation for merging activism with genre-defying music – igniting both the dancefloor and the conversation – and we are here for it! Naturally, we have added Hey Hey Hate! to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TRIPPY playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Energy Whores, including Bunker Man and Mach9ne.