Back with a new record, The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte, that ranks alongside their previous genre-defying classics, Sparks talk to Stuart Clark about celebr.
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Decades later, they still do.
Formed by the eccentric brothers Ron and Russell Mael, Sparks hold a unique place in popular music that is difficult, if not impossible, to pin down by musical approach or style. Combining Russell’s stunning and extensive vocal range, Ron’s keyboard dexterity, and their clever and sophisticated songwriting, the group have created an outstanding body of work that absorbs countless genres of music. While it has lifted them to cult status among a devoted fanbase, their incredible recordings remain largely under-exposed and under-appreciated, especially in their native US.
Listen to Sparks’ best songs on Apple Music and Spotify, and scroll down for our introduction.