Sparks singer Russell Mael confirms new album is in the works The American duo released their first live album as a full band earlier this month The Independent UK · Aug 20
Singer Russell Mael reveals next project for Sparks The American duo are working on a new studio album. Evening Standard · Aug 20
“We liked the sound of what Giorgio was doing with I Feel Love. We thought the marriage of electronics with what we were doing would be something really fresh and special”: Russell Mael on how Sparks went beyond pop to create their own sonic universe With the dynamic duo's concert album Live On The Moon out now, Mael re-enters Earth's orbit to explain why Sparks were never going to give us the same thing twice MusicRadar · Aug 19
“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 · Oct 5, 2025
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 · May 22, 2025
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. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 28, 2023
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 · Jun 27, 2023
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 · Jun 24, 2023
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 · Jun 24, 2023
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 The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2023
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 · Jun 23, 2023
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 · Jun 20, 2023
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 · Jun 20, 2023
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 · Jun 6, 2023
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023 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
Salon · May 28, 2023 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
Manchester Evening News · May 28, 2023 "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
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023 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 · Dec 13, 2022 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 · Aug 11, 2022 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 · Apr 19, 2022 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