Artist Spotlight with Energy Whores 'Planet B' Single Review
- Produced by a Girl™
- Aug 10
- 2 min read
Energy Whores return with “Planet B,” a cinematic avant-electro track that turns climate anxiety into something urgent, immersive, and strangely beautiful. Led by Carrie Schoenfeld, with contributions from guitarist Attilio Valenti and Grant (NYC), the project has built its identity around the combination of infectious electronic production and social commentary, and “Planet B” feels like one of the clearest expressions of that mission yet.
The heart of “Planet B” is both simple and powerful: while we dream up escape routes and futuristic fixes, we’re still hurting the only home we’ve got. Mars colonies, high-tech solutions, underground bunkers; Energy Whores call out the fantasy that there’s always a backup plan waiting in the wings. The song’s central question hits hard: what if there really is no Planet B?
What’s so cool about this track is that it never feels preachy. Instead, “Planet B” pulls you in with atmospheric electronics, pulsing rhythms, and cinematic textures that create a hypnotic, slightly unsettling world. Energy Whores call their sound “avant electro,” and it’s the perfect fit here. There’s an irresistible groove, but underneath it all, you can feel the tension; like humanity is dancing right up to the edge of consequences we’d rather not face.
That push and pull is what makes “Planet B” so compelling. The production feels massive, but the message hits close to home. This isn’t just another song about climate change as a distant crisis; it’s about denial, responsibility, and the stories we tell ourselves to avoid facing tough truths.
It’s no surprise that Carrie Schoenfeld brings her background as a classically trained pianist, filmmaker, and storyteller to the table; her vision shines through every layer of “Planet B.” Energy Whores build songs that feel as visual as they are musical, painting sonic landscapes where you can almost see vast skies, futuristic machinery, distant planets, bustling cities, and a wounded Earth all at once. Grant’s production and sound design add even more depth, while the blend of synth-pop, electronic, and art rock keeps the track fresh and unpredictable.
There’s a fascinating contradiction at the heart of “Planet B.” Our drive to explore and invent isn’t painted as a bad thing; instead, the song asks why chasing the dream of somewhere else sometimes means we forget to care for what we already have. The track balances urgency with a sense of wonder, giving it an emotional depth that goes well beyond that of a typical protest song.
What really makes “Planet B” stand out is that it’s about so much more than climate change. It’s about the ways we avoid reality, the tempting belief that technology will always save us, and the gap between knowing something’s wrong and actually doing something about it.
With lush production and immersive sound design, Energy Whores transform that contradiction into a truly unforgettable piece of electronic art. “Planet B” is catchy enough to get you moving, cinematic enough to keep you hooked, and sharp enough to leave you thinking long after the last note fades.
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Written by PBG Press Chief Editor, Mary Knoblock
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