“Pretty Sparkly Things": A dazzling dancefloor satire.

"Pretty Sparkly Things" by Energy Whores is a dazzling critique of the times—a combination of irony and a hit for the club.

The main theme of the song, which is cleverly illustrated by the flashing synths and intriguing beats, is the emptiness of the consumer society, which is obsessed with money and social standing. The band's lead singer, New York-based artist Carrie Schonfeld, is very clear about the band's goal: "The song tells how society keeps hanging unreachable dreams in front of our eyes while there are a lot of people who struggle to live," she elaborates. "It is humor, but it is also very serious, as this fix on riches and status is what makes the whole system continue to exploit us." Energy Whores aligning that interplay—between irony and honesty, rhythm and seriousness—are really at the core of the band's very unique and captivating nature of being one of the least known but most interesting underground scene bands today.

“Pretty Sparkly Things” feels like an electronic escapism with club anthems and textures with rhythms.

The song starts with the most beautiful melody, “Pretty sparkly things, watches and rings, shiny bling, fancy bobbles made for a queen.” These lyrics will grab your attention, and then there's a sudden shift in the beats that will keep you hooked and grooving on the dance floor.  

The song is bold enough, yet the lyrics came crashing down—barbed and unyielding, modern consumerism. “Can’t pay your bills, can’t afford your pills… They’re only for the kings of pop, drinking backstage while someone’s sucking their cock.” This is bold and biting mockery with a vivid line, tearing off the shiny glam that covers the lives of the super-rich. On one hand, it works as a club track, while on the other, it's delusional.