Energy Whores provide an equal parts blistering and ironic dose of energy with “Pretty Sparkly Things,” a song as catchy as it is contemplative. Mixing throbbing synths, mesmerizing keys, and razor-sharp guitar lines, the single shimmers with pop polish while eviscerating us with harsher realities of modern life. It’s a look at consumerism that wants to see you blink.
Frontwoman Carrie Schoenfeld is a leader with a distinctive voice and sharp wit. It’s that duality, beauty and critique, shimmer and shadow, which also makes “Pretty Sparkly Things” so irresistible. On the surface, it’s a sunny dance anthem, tailored to neon lights and all-hours spins. But below the groove is a message that can hit too close to home: a mirror reflecting our society’s relentless pursuit of validation and excess.
The music video, visually intense and controversial in nature, stays true to the reputation of ENERGY WHORES when it comes to matching a cinematic narrative with uncompromising social critique. Each shot seems to say this is not a mistake, but an accident, and seductive.
“Pretty Sparkly Things” is an alarm clock in sequins. Combining a dancefloor-popping beat and devious lyrics, ENERGY WHORES continue to show us that good art should be entertaining, offending, and enlightening all at the same time.
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