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Sparks Set for Major UK Return This Summer

27-01-26 Sparks return to the UK this summer with a run of headline shows in June 2026, bringing their career-spanning live set back to British stages following a rapturously received world tour. For Matinee listeners, Sparks remain a true constant. From the angular pop brilliance of their 1970s breakthrough to their bold, cinematic later work, including the much-loved Annette soundtrack, Ron and Russell Mael’s music continues to feel singular, adventurous […]

todayJanuary 27, 2026

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Sparks Announce New Musical Release

Sparks to release the original 2013 recording of Annette 30-09-24 Sparks are set to release the original 2013 recording of Annette this October on Lil’ Beethoven Records as a limited edition 3LP vinyl boxset, with the original cast - Rebecca Sjöwall as Ann/Annette, Russell Mael as Henry McHenry and Ron Mael as The Accompanist / The Conductor.  In 2013 Sparks, Ron and Russell Mael, wrote and recorded Annette - a […]

todaySeptember 30, 2024

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Sparks to headline the Hollywood Bowl

Sparks to headline the Hollywood Bowl 07-02-23 Sparks will headline the iconic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on July 16 with special guests They Might Be Giants. Sparks have recently completed their 27th studio album, 'The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte' which is slated to be released via Island Records on May 26th 2023. It follows on from 2020’s ‘A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip’ and the band’s soundtrack album to […]

todayFebruary 19, 2023

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Sparks: Musical Epic Announcement

Sparks: Musical Epic X-CRUCIOR Announcement from Focus Features 05-11-22 Focus Features is developing an original musical titled X-CRUCIOR, written and executive produced by Russell and Ron Mael, the subjects of the studio’s 2021 documentary The Sparks Brothers, directed by Edgar Wright. The logline is being kept under wraps for the musical epic. Focus’ Kiska Higgs will oversee production on behalf of the studio. Released in Summer 2021, Edgar Wright’s debut […]

todayNovember 6, 2022