The Knocks & Dragonette Spark a Bold New Era with “Foolish Pleasure” and the Upcoming Revelation Album
The Knocks and Dragonette have always danced on the cutting edge of electronic pop, and with their collaborative project Revelation, they dive headfirst into a retro-futuristic fever dream. The third single, “Foolish Pleasure,” unveiled today, is another shimmering jewel in this euphoric journey, blending synth-laced nostalgia with razor-sharp satire. Wrapped in the fictional corporate world of Revelation Technologies — where dopamine is doled out like data and pleasure is a product — this concept album channels an absurdly brilliant take on consumer culture while delivering pure sonic escapism. The track feels like an ‘80s boardroom turned disco dancefloor — all glossy surfaces, neon lights, and a hint of rebellion.
“Foolish Pleasure” is built on the bones of sparkling synths, rhythmic pulses, and Dragonette’s distinctive vocals, which carry an undertone of emotional fatigue beneath the polish. “This song started off so differently,” Dragonette shared, noting that the final version bears little resemblance to the original — except in spirit. That raw spirit remains: a yearning for joy amid the grind, a desperate grasp for spontaneity in a life overrun by schedules and screens. The track feels at once deeply personal and absurdly universal — the theme of needing release and connection in a hyper-mechanized world hits hard.
The Knocks, no strangers to genre-blending, bring their usual alchemy of disco, house, funk, and pop — elevating the collaboration with their signature production sheen. Known for shaping NYC’s modern dance sound and boasting 3+ billion streams, the duo delivers another late-night anthem with emotional teeth. Their chemistry with Dragonette, sharpened since 2019’s Grammy-nominated “Slow Song,” is even more potent here. The satirical campaign that frames this album — featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race star Aquaria as the muse and company spokesperson — adds a layer of theatrical brilliance. It’s art as performance, as brand, as critique — and it works.
With Revelation set for release on June 6th via Neon Gold / Futures, anticipation is high for what’s next from this duo. Tracks like “Revelation,” “The Hero,” and now “Foolish Pleasure” promise a layered experience — one where high-energy dance beats mask deeper truths about burnout, desire, and identity in the digital age. If this is corporate pop, consider us happily onboard. Just don’t forget to clock out.
