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Karlee Skipper

Review: "pity party" - margø

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margø celebrates Halloween year-round with each one of her incredible tracks. From her haunting aesthetics to her dark-pop productions, margø never fails to provide her listeners with flawless spooky songs. In her latest single, “pity party,” she exposes her ex-boyfriend for who he truly is – a liar and an abuser who cannot accept the consequences of his own actions. After margø had enough of his manipulation and infidelity, she left without turning back. Now, he is crying on the floor, begging for her to take him back. But she won’t be attending his “pity party.” Her clever lyricism and multiple horror personas in her music video provide a unique take on this abysmal event. While she celebrates her freedom, her subject is all alone at their loathsome party. No one is there to take pity on him, giving the singer her final revenge. margø is a brilliant songwriter, constantly leaving listeners craving more with her dark aesthetics and ingenious storylines, making her one of the best artists to follow.



“pity party” continues margø’s streak of releasing unforgettable “Halloween” tracks outside the spooky season. The musical production is reminiscent of an eerie nursery rhyme, providing a creepy element to the song. With the haunting melody, all of the dark characters she portrays, and the unique lyrics, “pity party” is an inverted nursery song. While these innocent hymns are typically used to lull children to sleep, when found out of place, they convey a more sinister feeling – like when a little kid hums “Rock-A-Bye Baby” in the dark hallway of a horror film. margø’s “la la la” vocalizations and her repetition of the phrase “cry crybaby cry” deliver the opposite effect that a true nursery rhyme is supposed to provide. Instead, it instills a level of unease and dread in the listener, or more specifically, the song’s muse. After surviving their evil deeds, margø gives them a taste of their own medicine. As a fan of all things creepy, spooky, and morbid,  margø once again delivers a flawless track for my dark-pop favorite playlists.


margø is a dark-pop singer-songwriter from Edmonton, Canada. She made her debut in 2019 with her single, “In Between”. Since then, the artist has released over a dozen singles and three EPs. “pity party” is the latest single from her upcoming debut album. She has over 30 million streams globally with over 7 million streams on Spotify alone for her hit single, “Play Pretend”. Furthermore, she has been featured on several of the streaming platform’s prominent playlists, such as Villain Mode, SALT, young & free, misfits 2.0, Ready to Rock, It’s a Bop, Best of Rock 2022, Fresh Finds: Pop, Rock Now, New Music Friday Canada, and many more. margø draws inspiration from iconic rock artists such as Joan Jett and Blondie, while maintaining her individuality with a modern, dark twist. Make sure to follow her on social media to stay up to date with any future announcements and check out her creative posts that encapsulate her unique aesthetic.


Written By Karlee Skipper



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