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“If you strip away the images you could put us beside King Crimson. The musicality and ambition would fit. But for us it’s 50 per cent about music, 50 per cent about hair”: Sparks’ commitment to silliness is very prog indeed

Ron Mael (the operatic one) and Russell Mael (the staring one) never discussed being different; but as LA brothers inspired by British prog and glam, they always were. They only rule they made was: “Shake up the universe”

Louder

Sparks has been making music for more than half a century. They see no reason to retire

They’ve spent more than half a century together as bandmates and put out dozens of records

The Independent UK

Things to do in Chicago June 29-July 5: The Mix

The Antojitos Fest Latin American comedy festival, African/Caribbean International Festival of Life, and Navy Pier’s annual Independence Day Fireworks are among the highlights in the week ahead.

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This rare Sparks footage from 1976 shows they've always been an unmatched live band - the rest of the world just needed to catch up

Sparks were actually going through a sticky patch when this rare 1976 concert footage was taken, but their brilliance still shone through

Louder

Foo Fighters, Cate Blanchett and more: Highlights from Glastonbury 2023 so far

The festival is under way in Somerset with some of the biggest names in music still to take the stage.

The Independent UK

Kate Blanchett gets Glastonbury’s rockers up and cheering

Glastonbury crowds got 'a super special treat' when Cate Blanchett's brought the cheering crowd to its feet without saying a single word.

The New Daily

Emily Eavis appreciation and not-so-secret sets: 8 of the biggest Friday highlights at Glastonbury 2023

The Foo Fighters popped up in the least surprising surprise set of the weekend, while Kelis brought all the boys (and girls) to the yard with her dazzling set on the Park Stage

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Glastonbury crowds given ‘special treat’ as Cate Blanchett joins Sparks onstage

The Oscar-winning actress stars in the music video for the US pop-rock duo’s recent single The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte.

The Independent UK

Ragga-metal, Y2K R&B and folk legends: 30 acts to see at Glastonbury

From big names including Arctic Monkeys and Kelis to must-see cult acts such as Yaya Bey and Vigro Deep, our music editors pick out the essential sets

The Guardian - UK

The trailblazing story of Sparks: "What we’re doing is making music that we can’t hear anywhere else"

Since their dramatic arrival in the UK via TV screens in the early 70s, Sparks have continued to make extraordinary music on their own terms. Now they’re enjoying a late-career renaissance

Louder

Pop-rock American duo Sparks is back on track with new studio album

Brothers Ron and Russell Mael are back this year with a pumping 26th studio album entitled "The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte". It's full of their trademark piano and synth-rich pop merging staccato and operatic gusto around themes ranging from intense longing for love to observation of the ordinary.…

France 24

Sparks: The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte review – one artful banger after another

Overflowing with delicious melodies and lyrics to match, the Mael brothers’ 26th album is all hits, no misses

The Guardian - UK

Sparks on new album, fame: It snowballed

The brothers discuss "The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte," impact of Edgar Wright's documentary & latest movie musical

Salon

"The numbers 1 and 26 defined my Saturday night - and I'm hoping 27 will one day, too"

Ethan Davies reviews Sparks' headline show at the Bridgewater Hall

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The Independent UK

Cate Blanchett shows off her dance ‘skills’ in Sparks’s new music video

Video for ‘The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte’ premieres on Friday 3 March

The Guardian - UK

Move in and rock out: why bands love a residency

From Harry Styles to Adele and Hot Chip, residencies are increasingly popular – but what do they mean for fans?

The Guardian - UK

Batteries, Beatles, boxing and Ron Mael from Sparks – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia plus a few jokes every Thursday – how will you fare?

Evening Standard

Sparks at the Roundhouse gig review: amid the thrilling absurdist theatrics, the music’s still the star

Ron and Russell Mael proved that their recent renaissance has been richly deserved with a stonking performance

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