Sparks

Sparks is an American rock and pop music band formed in Los Angeles in 1970 by brothers Ron (keyboards) and Russell Mael (vocals), initially under the name Halfnelson. Best known for their quirky approach to song writing,[1] Sparks' music is often accompanied by cutting and acerbic lyrics,[2] and an idiosyncratic stage presence, typified in the contrast between Russell's wide-eyed hyperactive frontman antics and Ron's sedentary scowling.[3]

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white denim :: from the basement
White Denim joins the short list of bands (the White Stripes, Radiohead, Sparks, Sonic Youth, et. al) that have been invited to play in Nigel Godrich’s basement. This clip of the group killing "All You Really Have to Do" // "Mess Your Hair Up" is without a doubt the best live footage I’ve seen of them on the internet…HD video, sound produced by Nigel...
Holly Golightly and the Brokeoffs in Stockholm, and Sparks in London
PARSLEY'S COMMLOCK Concert Review : Holly Golightly and the Brokeoffs, Debaser, 10/05/08 Found myself back at Stockholm's top Debaser club for a performance by my excellent friend Holly Golightly. I hadn't seen her for ages, and it seems like I see her more in Stockholm than in London these days. Like in London the Stockholm weekend weather was excellent and this meant that more people wanted to...
Sparks concert 10, Vox Wah-Wah V847 and Alsa Coaches in Spain
PARSLEY'S COMMLOCK Concert Review : Sparks concert 10 out of 21, Islington Academy, 28/05/08 Got to just one more concert in the third week of Sparks historic live extravaganza. I was very disappointed to miss 'Terminal Jive', because not only was it a lapse in the bizarre camaraderie of this sprawling event, but I was also fascinated to hear the reaction to what several had told me was their...
Sparks concerts 2,3 & 4, and Radiotherapy
PARSLEY'S COMMLOCK Concert Reviews : Sparks concerts 2/3/4 out of 21, Islington Academy 17+18+20/05/08 Well, this is turning into a massive and wild experience, as the full majesty of Ron Mael's songwriting over the years unfolds. Each album is accompanied by animated images from the album sleeve and occasionally a little more. The stage is fairly bare and black. Russell has a new suit each night...
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Venue: Carling Academy, Islington, London Teaser: Legendary art-pranksters Sparks have set themselves a mission impossible: to play live every one of their multiple-decade spanning records. Are they nuts? Can it be done? Ian Atherton finds out… Pull quote 2: What follows is an energetic, passionate and note-perfect rendering of the record… First para: As...
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