Podcast appearances and mentions of Russell Mael

LA band Sparks always delights us with their sophisticated-yet-playful songwriting. The duo of brothers Ron and Russell Mael have been at it since the early 1970s and they just dropped their 28th studio album, MAD!. “Running Up A Tab At The Hotel For The Fab” is one of the typically witty offerings from that album, and you can download it for free right now. Also be sure to mark your calendar for their LA show at the Greek on Tuesday, Sept. 30.

A conversation with Sparks – Ron Mael and Russell Mael celebrating the release of their latest album MAD and preparing for the world tour launching from Japan in June 2025. The brothers discuss their cinematic music being inspired by their movie-loving father, creating radio drama narratives, other audio delights, and onsen in Japan!

durée : 00:29:23 - Les Midis de Culture - par : Marie Labory - Les frères Ron et Russell Mael aka Les Sparks continuent, après plus de 50 ans de carrière, d'électriser l'univers pop-rock avec "MAD!", vingt-huitième et nouvel album du groupe. - réalisation : Laurence Malonda - invités : Sparks Groupe pop-rock américain

Sparks are touring – playing dates in the UK and Ireland in June and July – and with a new (and 28th) album, Mad!. Russell Mael looks back at the first shows he ever saw and played which entails … … sitting on the floors of LA clubs watching Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, the Move, the Faces, the Who and Tyrannosaurus Rex.   … his Mum taking him to see the Beatles in the Hollywood Bowl among “10,000 screaming girls”. … “there was a faux honesty about the Laurel Canyon bands – ‘it's just me and my guitar' – whereas the British acts had the clothes and put on a performance. Which is just as honest.” … what Todd Rundgren saw in the early Sparks. … Edgar Wright's “love letter” movie ‘The Sparks Brothers' and how it's expanded their audience. … rehearsing for four months to perform all 21 of their albums in their entirety in 2008 (in Islington) and the people who came every night. … playing pizza parlours in the ‘60s – “we were paid in pizza”.   … and how the Mael brothers' creative relationship has worked - indeed thrived – for over 60 years. Sparks tour dates and tickets: https://allsparks.com/ Order Sparks' new album Mad! here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/MAD-Sparks/dp/B0DY9JD1TXFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sparks are touring – playing dates in the UK and Ireland in June and July – and with a new (and 28th) album, Mad!. Russell Mael looks back at the first shows he ever saw and played which entails … … sitting on the floors of LA clubs watching Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, the Move, the Faces, the Who and Tyrannosaurus Rex.   … his Mum taking him to see the Beatles in the Hollywood Bowl among “10,000 screaming girls”. … “there was a faux honesty about the Laurel Canyon bands – ‘it's just me and my guitar' – whereas the British acts had the clothes and put on a performance. Which is just as honest.” … what Todd Rundgren saw in the early Sparks. … Edgar Wright's “love letter” movie ‘The Sparks Brothers' and how it's expanded their audience. … rehearsing for four months to perform all 21 of their albums in their entirety in 2008 (in Islington) and the people who came every night. … playing pizza parlours in the ‘60s – “we were paid in pizza”.   … and how the Mael brothers' creative relationship has worked - indeed thrived – for over 60 years. Sparks tour dates and tickets: https://allsparks.com/ Order Sparks' new album Mad! here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/MAD-Sparks/dp/B0DY9JD1TXFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sparks are touring – playing dates in the UK and Ireland in June and July – and with a new (and 28th) album, Mad!. Russell Mael looks back at the first shows he ever saw and played which entails … … sitting on the floors of LA clubs watching Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, the Move, the Faces, the Who and Tyrannosaurus Rex.   … his Mum taking him to see the Beatles in the Hollywood Bowl among “10,000 screaming girls”. … “there was a faux honesty about the Laurel Canyon bands – ‘it's just me and my guitar' – whereas the British acts had the clothes and put on a performance. Which is just as honest.” … what Todd Rundgren saw in the early Sparks. … Edgar Wright's “love letter” movie ‘The Sparks Brothers' and how it's expanded their audience. … rehearsing for four months to perform all 21 of their albums in their entirety in 2008 (in Islington) and the people who came every night. … playing pizza parlours in the ‘60s – “we were paid in pizza”.   … and how the Mael brothers' creative relationship has worked - indeed thrived – for over 60 years. Sparks tour dates and tickets: https://allsparks.com/ Order Sparks' new album Mad! here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/MAD-Sparks/dp/B0DY9JD1TXFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You know how we feel about the Mael brothers and their band Sparks. So it was with great delight that we heard about Chris Sutton's new book, "Sparks 1969-1979: Every Album, Every Song" from Sonicbond Publishing. In the book, Chris takes a detailed look at the first decade of this incredibly influential band.For more information, check out the Sonicbond Publishing website, and order your copy wherever you get your books.

Author Chris Sutton returns to the podcast. He's here to talk about his latest book Sparks 1969 to 1979: Every Album, Every Song. It's part of Sonicbond's On Track series. Beginning as a five-man band, the duo of Ron and Russell Mael retained the name and spent much of the seventies working with a succession of sidemen and collaborators. They ended the seventies on a high note with the collaboration with Italian composer and producer Giorgio Moroder for top 20 UK hit “No. 1 In Heaven”. Many who worked on Sparks records have shared their thoughts in the book. The popularity of Sparks has grown over the decades. In 2023 they sold out two nights at the Royal Albert Hall!Purchase a copy of Sparks 1969 to 1979: Every Album, Every Song in the USPurchase a copy of Sparks 1969 to 1979: Every Album, Every Song in the UK Episode Playlist ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

This week we sit down with Monte Mallin, the host and moderator of the Sparks: Entertainment and Art podcast and Facebook page.We discuss the beauty and art that is the Mael brothers and their popular group, Sparks. You can watch Sparks: Entertainment and Art on their YouTube page and you can send a request to join the Facebook group.

Listeners know how we feel about the band Sparks and we had a rare opportunity that we wanted to share with everyone we've ever met.You may not have heard of Noel, but if you listen to this show, you've definitely heard us sing the praises of two people who wrote and produced a record for her.Ron and Russell Mael from Sparks made "Is There More To Life Than Dancing?" for Noel shortly after completing their "No. 1 Song in Heaven" album.Noel's record is more of the same great dance music. (Good luck getting "Dancing is Dangerous" out of your head after you hear it.) Thankfully, the record is now available again on both CD and vinyl AND it's got bonus tracks.We talked with the rather private Noel about the whole experience and so much more in this fascinating interview. "Is There More To Life Than Dancing?" is available right now wherever you get your music, and you can order directly from the Sparks website as well.

You may not have heard of Noel, but if you listen to this show, you've definitely heard us sing the praises of two people who wrote and produced a record for her.Ron and Russell Mael from Sparks made "Is There More To Life Than Dancing?" for Noel shortly after completing their "No. 1 Song in Heaven" album.Noel's record is more of the same great dance music. (Good luck getting "Dancing is Dangerous" out of your head after you hear it.) Thankfully, the record is now available again on both CD and vinyl AND it's got bonus tracks.We talked with the rather private Noel about the whole experience and so much more in this fascinating interview. "Is There More To Life Than Dancing?" is available right now wherever you get your music, and you can order directly from the Sparks website as well.

Tracyanne Campbell discusses the wonderful new Camera Obscura album, Look to the East, Look to the West, motherhood, sibling rivalries, and grieving, duality and figuring yourself out, some of the clever and heartfelt new Camera Obscura songs, reverb and country music, bonding among women and family members, what's next for Camera Obscura, other future plans, and much more. Join my Patreon to hear Traceyanne recall the first concert she ever attended.Support vish on Patreon! Thanks to Blackbyrd Myoozik, Pizza Trokadero, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad's Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S. and Black Women United YEG. Follow vish online.Related episodes/links:Ep. #805: La ForceEp. #738: SuperchunkEp. #722: The BethsEp. #713: Built to SpillEp. #711: Bret McKenzieEp. #540: The Magnetic Fields' Stephin MerrittEp. #216: Russell Mael & Alex Kapranos of FFSSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I wasn't sure if I was ever going to really delve into this one, but here you go! This will be another two-parter. Telex was a Belgian technopop group active from 1978 to 1988. They made the acquaintance of Ron and Russell Mael in 1979, through a mutual collaborator, the 18-year-old French pop singer Lio. Ron and Marc Moulin, in particular, struck up a lifelong friendship. But where the 1981 album Sex (hilariously neutered with the title Birds and Bees in the UK one year later) enters the Sparks canon is in that album's lyrics. Telex wanted to crack the Anglophone market with their third album, and enlisted Ron Mael to write the words. Songs like "Brainwashed," "Drama Drama," and "Haven't We Met Somewhere Before," sparkle with crystalline synth lines and disco grooves. And they really could pass for Sparks songs of the era. I'm joined by John Ashdown, zooming in from London, on this one, and I can't thank him enough for his time and for sharing his insights. John himself produces electronic dance music under the name Christ on a Bike, and I strongly encourage you to check it out here: christonabike.net You can always drop me a line at: podcastsparks@gmail.com

J. Robbins discusses his excellent new album, Basilisk, life in Baltimore, band resurrections, punk and synthesized music, getting musicians together in a room again, January 6, ahistoricism, and temporality, a Jawbox update, hitting the road with these new songs, other future plans, and much more.Supported by you on Patreon, Blackbyrd Myoozik, Pizza Trokadero, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad's Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S. and Black Women United YEG. Join my Patreon by January 31, 2024 for a chance to win a Matador Records/4AD prize pack! Follow vish online.Related episodes/links:Ep. #819: ScreamEp. #768: Guy Picciotto & Xylouris WhiteEp. #766: Black EyesEp. #745: The Casual DotsEp. #732: SoulsideEp. #729: Hammered HullsEp. #613: AZITAEp. #583: Ian MacKayeEp. #216: Russell Mael & Alex Kapranos of FFSSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sparks, Ron Mael, Russell Mael, Giorgio Moroder, and me.

Cade, Diane, and Sam Carrico of The Film Fanclub Show discuss two films starring Adam Driver: Annette (2021) and While We're Young (2014). Watch the video version at: ⁠⁠YouTube.com/@CadeThomas/streams⁠⁠ Check out Sam's YouTube channel here: ⁠YouTube.com/@TheFilmFanclub⁠ Double Feature Movie Club is a weekly movie review show with a retro vibe. Two movies. Three people. One rambling conversation. Each film is our first time watching them. We often go off-topic. Annette is a 2021 musical romantic drama film directed by Leos Carax in his English-language directorial debut. The film's story and music were written by Ron Mael, Russell Mael, and Leos Carax, with lyrics co-written by Leos Carax. The film, which has been described as a rock opera, follows a stand-up comedian (Adam Driver) and his opera singer wife (Marion Cotillard), and how their lives are changed when they have their first child. Simon Helberg and Devyn McDowell also appear. While We're Young is a 2014 American comedy-drama film written, produced, and directed by Noah Baumbach. The film stars Ben Stiller, Naomi Watts, Adam Driver, and Amanda Seyfried; its plot centers on a New York–based documentary filmmaker and his wife, a couple in their 40s, who develop a friendship with a couple in their 20s.

Longtime friend and editor of Bookworm, Alan Howard, returns to host this episode, the last of 10 shows to journey through Bookworm's 33 years and offer a retrospective look at Michael's accomplishments on behalf of writers and readers. For decades Michael has read almost all of a writer's work, not just the book which has been most recently published. Howard has watched writers glow as they realize that they've been seriously witnessed by the ultimate Bookworm. All of the writers on today's show have become friends of Michael's and of Bookworm. We'll hear from rock band Sparks (brothers Ron and Russell Mael), Art Spiegelman, Françoise Mouly, Ann Beattie, Susan Sontag, and Dennis Cooper.

Get ready for an iconic episode as we welcome Sparks to the show. The legendary pop pioneers, formed by brothers Russell and Ron Mael in 1966, boast a 50+ year history across diverse genres. Their influence on artists like Depeche Mode, Bjork, and Beck is undeniable, and Jack Antonoff has dubbed them the essence of all pop music. The success of the 2021 documentary "The Sparks Brothers," directed by Edgar Wright, solidifies their profound impact on pop culture. In October, the brothers Mael are returning to Australia for their own headline tour and Adelaide's Harvest Rock Festival. Join us as we chat with Ron and Russell Mael about their upcoming Australia tour, illustrious career journey, unique start in music, connection with the documentary, and newfound friendship with Australia's own Cate Blanchett. Sparks: Instagram / Facebook / SpotifyPurchase tickets to see Sparks in Australia here, and tickets for Harvest Rock Festival here.Thanks again to Sparks for their time. We also want to give a special shout out to Gerry from How Good for her help with this episode.You can help follow and support here: TSIY Insta / TSIY FB / TSIY TikTok / TSIY Youtube / TSIY Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

País Francia Dirección Leos Carax Guion Ron Mael, Russell Mael Reparto Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard, Simon Helberg Música Ron Mael, Russell Mael, Sparks Fotografía Caroline Champetier Sinopsis Henry es un monologuista cómico de humor incisivo. Ann, una cantante de renombre internacional. Centro de todas las miradas, juntos forman una pareja feliz rodeada de glamur. El nacimiento de su primogénita, Annette, una niña misteriosa con un destino excepcional, les cambiará la vida.

On the occasion of their new 26th studio album, The Girl is Crying In Her Latté, the legendary Los Angeles art-pop duo Sparks (brothers Ron and Russell Mael) join the LSQ podcast to talk about the evolution of their sound; their work with producers such as Giorgio Moroder and Todd Rundgren, and why they value being able to produce their own music nowadays; growing up in LA seeing concerts by British Invasion bands they loved including The Kinks and The Who; getting to witness one of Jimi Hendrix's first LA concerts; what they're looking forward to playing during their 2023 tours, and more! 

▶️⏪️ Sparks es una banda de rock estadounidense liderada por los hermanos Ron y Russell Mael, que se destaca por sus letras inteligentes, sofisticadas y divertidas y por sus experimentaciones con diversos géneros. Se encuentran estrenando nuevo disco: The Girl is Crying in Her Latte, una placa que llega a casi 50 años de trayectoria musical. Te dejamos nuestro episodio sobre este álbum Encuéntranos también en: - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deezer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music

This week Guy and Gary chat with Ron and Russell Mael aka Sparks. They have been releasing music since the last 1960s and their hits include ‘This Town Ain't Big Enough For The Both Of Us' and ‘The Number One Song in Heaven'. They are hugely influential with fans such as Edgar Wright, The Smiths, Joy Division, New Order, Bjork and Cate Blanchett to name a few. They release their new album ‘The Girl is Crying in Her Latte' on May 26, their 26th album! Remember to sign up at www.Rockonteurs.com for extra content such as bonus episodes, listener Q&A's, video, and early access to live show tickets.Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Guy and Gary chat with Ron and Russell Mael aka Sparks. They have been releasing music since the last 1960s and their hits include ‘This Town Ain't Big Enough For The Both Of Us' and ‘The Number One Song in Heaven'. They are hugely influential with fans such as Edgar Wright, The Smiths, Joy Division, New Order, Bjork and Cate Blanchett to name a few. They release their new album ‘The Girl is Crying in Her Latte' on May 26, their 26th album! Remember to sign up at www.Rockonteurs.com for extra content such as bonus episodes, listener Q&A's, video, and early access to live show tickets.Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sparks, the American pop duo formed in 1960s Los Angeles, are back with their 26th album, The Girl is Crying in her Latte. Samira Ahmed meets brothers Ron and Russell Mael to discuss how Cate Blanchett came to be dancing in the music video for the title track and their extraordinary longevity. E. M. Forster's 1908 novel A Room with a View is being dramatised for Radio 4, as is the novel The Ballad of Syd and Morgan, which imagines a meeting between Forster and Syd Barrett of Pink Floyd. Samira is joined by the producers Marcy Kahan and Roger James Elsgood to explore Forster's enduring appeal and transposing prose into audio drama. Nature writer Bob Gilbert's new book The Missing Musk: A Casebook of Mysteries from the Natural World sets out to discover why, all over the world, a popular fragrant flowering plant has lost its scent. Samira talks to the former urban nature columnist about how his book has invented a new literary genre, the detective nature mystery. Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Olivia Skinner

A 74 et 76 ans, quel est le secret de la forme olympique de Ron et de Russell Mael qui sortent le 26ème album des Sparks ? Quel fait-divers explore la série « Meurtre au pays de Galles » ? Quel classique de Pet Shop Boys revisitent Jake Shears et Neil Tennant avec l'orchestre de la BBC ? Quel morceau légendaire de David Bowie est ressorti dans une version rare en 45 tours pour le « Record store day » ? Comment la série documentaire « Disparitions » explore-t-elle une facette de l'Amérique profonde ? Qui signe la formidable B.O. du film « Disco Boy » qui sort ce mercredi ? Toutes les réponses sont dans « La semaine des 5 heures » de ce mercredi 24 mai.

Regresamos a un tema clásico de los setenta: This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us de la banda estadounidense Sparks, integrada por los hermanos Ron y Russell Mael. Es la canción de apertura de su tercer álbum de estudio, Kimono My House de 1974. Ricardo Portman nos cuenta su historia. Si os gusta el programa podéis apoyar Ecos del Vinilo Radio siendo patrocinadores ¡por lo que vale un café al mes! desde el botón azul de iVoox. Recuerden que nuestros programas los pueden escuchar también en: Nuestra web https://ecosdelvinilo.com Radio M7 (Córdoba) lunes 18:00 y sábados 17:00. Distancia Radio (Córdoba) jueves y sábados 19:00 Radio Free Rock (Cartagena) viernes 18:00. Generación Radio (Medellín, Colombia) jueves y domingos 19:00 (hora Col.) Radio Hierbabuena (Lima, Perú) jueves 20:00 (hora Perú)

Sejrstimen om Sparks Fra Wikipedia: Sparks er et amerikansk rock og pop band der blev dannet i 1972 i Los Angeles, Californien. Det består af det to brødre Ron Mael (keyboard) og Russell Mael (vokal. Oprindeligt hed bandet Halfnelson i 1971, og de udgav albummet af samme navn. Da gennembruddet i deres hjemland USA slog fejl ændrede brødrene navnet til Sparks. Bandet var særlig populært i midten af 70'erne i Europa Fra 80'erne blev Sparks et udpræget kult band, som genopstod når brødrene havde lyst med diverse musikere. Bandet afprøvede flere forskellige musigenrer: Maskinel Giorgio Morodor-disco i 80'erne, feststemt lettere jazzet elektro-pop i 90'erne og efter årtusinde-skiftet senest noget der lyder som en slags modernistisk operette

If you were about to turn 50 and could go see five bands in concert, who would they be and why?As the Dads discuss this conundrum, they get distracted and end up talking about Sparks. Who is Sparks? Only one of the most influential bands of the past five decades. They've inspired Joy Division, Queen and Bjork, collaborated with Giorgio Morodor, Franz Ferdinand and members of the Go-Gos, and were even name checked in a Paul McCartney video. These two inscrutable brothers from Southern California have been one step ahead of the musical zeitgeist of the time for years.Come join The New Dad Rock and they explore Sparks. And when you're done listening to the episode, tune into their Edgar Wright-directed documentary.In the meantime, click on any of the links for a taste of Sparks. This Town's Not Big Enough For the Both of UsSupport the show

Kristian Hoffman ran away from his boyhood home in Santa Barbara, California, to New York City where he and his high school friend, Lance Loud, formed a band called The Mumps. This was quite soon after both had made dramatic appearances in what is now known as the first reality TV series: PBS' award winning "An American Family".Flourishing in the New York club scene in the late '70s, Lance and Kristian became obsessed with the New York Dolls and lead to Kristian drawing the infamous "Bendover Girl" which was included as an insert in the Doll's first LP.While still performing as Mumps, Lance and Kristian subsequently appeared in a show called "New Wave Vaudeville" , produced by Ann Magnuson, who was to prove a life-long collaborator with Kristian. Thus they met met the headliner Klaus Nomi, the eccentric legendary German counter-tenor mutant glam virtuoso visionary.  Kristian approached Klaus Nomi about forming a band. Kristian's collaboration with Klaus included writing several songs for him, including "Total Eclipse."Kristian made his mark on rock and roll history as the first musical director for chamber pop singer Rufus Wainwright's touring band, has played keyboards and written songs for the atmospheric torch band Congo Norvell, has produced, toured with, and written songs for punk/cabaret singer Abby Travis, toured and recorded as keyboardist for El Vez, the Mexican Elvis all over the U.S., and toured for five years with and played on several albums with Kinks founder and lead guitarist Dave Davies. Kristian's third solo album, called & because it consists mainly of duets with other musicians (including Russell Mael of Sparks, Rufus Wainwright, Maria McKee, El Vez, Paul Reubens, Anna Waronker, Lydia Lunch, Stew, and Ann Magnuson), was released to great critical acclaim. "Uncut" Magazine called it a "spectacular, operatic art rock power-pop album." Aquarian Weekly called it a "flawlessly crafted, ornately embellished pop opera," and the L.A. Weekly said "& is the record that every fan of the Beatles, the Beach Boys, the Kinks and great songcraft in general has been pining for. Frighteningly Excellent!"As for where this multifaceted singer/songwriter, musician, poet and artist will be headed next, it's a safe prediction that he has a surprise or two in store.

Mit Pistolenschüssen und Western-Gehabe stürmt der Song „This town ain‘t big enough for Both of us" gleich nach seinem Erscheinen am 1. Mai 1974 die Charts. Die Band, bestehend aus den beiden Brüdern Ron und Russell Mael, experimentierte mit verschiedensten Keyboards, mit vollelektronischem Piano und Bandhallgerät. Aufwändige Arrangements, sehr originell - Sparks waren für spätere Musiker wie Red Hot Chili Peppers oder Depeche Mode stilbildend.

Special guest Dave Weigel joins Discord & Rhyme once again to talk about Sparks, “your favorite band's favorite band.” It's been a good couple of decades for Ron and Russell Mael. After decades of toiling in semi-obscurity, the brothers saw a late-career renaissance in 2002 with the symphonic, beatless dance album Lil' Beethoven, and Edgar Wright's 2021 documentary The Sparks Brothers cemented their status as elder statesmen of irreverent pop music. For today's episode, Producer Mike is taking us back to the band's early years with the 1974 album Kimono My House, which demonstrates that the Maels' sense of songcraft was in full force from the very beginning. Despite what the interviewees in The Sparks Brothers (including Dave!) might tell you, Sparks aren't for everybody, and the Maels occasionally revel in being grating in a way that even our hosts can't abide. But if you listen to “This Town Ain't Big Enough for the Both of Us” and adore it, good news: this is only the beginning of a gloriously warped musical journey.Cohosts: Mike DeFabio, John McFerrin, Dan Watkins, Dave WeigelComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/097-sparks-kimono-my-house-1974Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

RATB:n uutisissa on tulevia levyjä, rock & roll koruja ja taidetta. Mitä on luvassa HeepVention-tapahtumissa Lahdessa sekä Helsingissä? Keikka-arvosteluna Sparks Kulttuuritalolla. HeepVentionista kertovat haastatteluissa rocklegenda Ken Hensleyn veli Trevor Hensley ja Golden Stagen Tuula Halen. Studiossa isännöivät Sami Ruokangas ja Juha Kakkuri. Jakson soittolista: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0yRm1SIRjqth76y03dT01U?si=59b1a08d8b7c404a Jutuissa ovat mukana Dr. John, Lukas Nelson, Neville Brothers, Pori Jazz, Def Leppard, T. Rex, Slade, Sweet, David Bowie, Mott The Hoople, NWOBHM, Fleetwood Mac, Christine McVie, Rolling Stones, Jethro Tull, The Gods, Mick Taylor, John Glascock, The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus, The Who, John Lennon, Tony Iommi, Black Sabbath, "Whispering Bob" Harris, Ronnie Wood, The Great Frog Jewellery, Ozzy Osbourne, Slash, Aerosmith, Keith Richards, GA-20, Lee Kerslake, John Lawton, The Innocent Victims, Knights of the Black Ox, Deiggj, Paul Newton, Iain Clark, Phil Baker, Mountain, Corky Laing, Russell Gilbrook, Brotherhood of Wolves (B.O.W), Wishing Well, Maria Hänninen, Mount Mary, Ron Mael, Russell Mael, Depeche Mode, Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry, ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Thin Lizzy, Joy Division, New Order, The Smiths, Sonic Youth, Faith No More, Morrissey, Larkin Poe, Eric Clapton, KISS ja George Thorogood.

In an episode full of ups, downs, twists, turns an stomach-churning upside-downy bits, Chris has taken us back to the 1977 amusement park thriller ROLLERCOASTER.  We hope you are as amused as we were."Still Any Good?" logo designed by Graham WoodCrap poster mock-ups by Chris WebbTheme music ("The Slide Of Time") by The Sonic Jewels, used with kind permission(c) 2022 Tiger Feet ProductionsFind us:Twitter @stillanygoodpodInstagram stillanygoodpodEmail stillanygood@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.ko-fi.com/stillanygoodpod)

In this episode of Baxie's Enormous Record Collection, Baxie takes a look a the 1974 classic "Kimono My House" by Sparks! Over the last 50 years Ron and Russell Mael of Sparks have released 26 albums, 49 singles, and 12 compilations . So singling out just one album is no easy task. But while they be the most brilliant and influential band that you've never heard of--obsessive Sparks fans will tell their incredible body of work is some of the most astonishing, engaging, complicated, hilarious, and satisfyingly diverse music ever. And if you're going to dive into Sparks, there is no better place to start than with "Kimono My House"! Also available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website!

Faces [00:33] "Miss Judy's Farm" A Nod Is as Good as a Wink... to a Blind Horse Warner Bros. Records BS 2574 1971 The lads at peak form, produced by none other than Glyn Johns. Soft Cell [04:09] "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye" Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret Sire SRK 3647 1981 Excellent low-key groove from these Leeds lads. There's fun cover of this by Japanese duo Salon Music and Russell Mael of Sparks (https://youtu.be/s6M69rLUMfE). Aidan Baker & Karen Williams [09:37] "Meeting in the Dark" Nonland Gizeh Records GZH74 2017 Guitarscapes by Aidan Baker and percussion by Karen Willems. Atari Teenage Riot [15:03] "Atari Teenage Riot" Not Your Business EP 1996 Grand Royal GR039/Digital Hardcore Recordings DHR US 12.1 Yup, digital hardcore was a thing. The Partridge Family presentado a Shirly Jones y David Cassidy [20:26] "Nadie Desea Ser Amada (Doesn't Somebody Want to Be Wanted)" Al Dia (Up to Date) Bell Records 2308 004 1971 Jeez leweez, never trust a kid to refile records correctly. Why is there a copy of The Partridge Family's Up to Date in the sleeve for The Partridge Family Notebook? And why is the label in Spanish but none of the songs are in Spanish. Oh well. Herb Ellis [23:07] "Big Red's Boogie Woogie" Nothing but the Blues Verve Records MG V-8252 1957 Hot! Featuring Stan Levey on drums, Ray Brown on bass, Stan Getz on tenor sax, and Roy Eldridge on trumpet. Big Star [28:46] "When My Baby's Beside Me" No. 1 Record Big Beat Records WIK 53 1986 (original release: Ardent Records DS-2083 1972) Every day someone is born who has never heard Big Star. If you are one of those people, enjoy! The Number Ones [32:09] "Sharon Shouldn't" The Numbers Static Shock Records SSR024 2014 Hot mid-teens power pop punk from Dublin. Iron Maiden [35:56] "The Prisoner" The Number of the Beast Harvest ST-12202 1982 Bruce Dickinson's debut outing with Maiden. This album loomed large in my adolescence. Evidently Mr. Dickinson is touring with a spoken word show? (https://youtu.be/R9jfm-9L0q4) TacocaT [41:59] "Psychedlic Quinceañera" NVM Hardly Art HAR-079 2014 So many awesome songs on this album that it's hard to pick just one, but really... This Is the One! From the lyrics to the trumpets, what's not to love? Romeo Void [44:10] "Never Say Never" Never Say Never Columbia/415 Records 5C 38178 1981 Every day someone is born who has never heard "Never Say Never". If one of those people is you, enjoy! Thank goodness for the early days of MTV otherwise I would have had no idea this sound existed. Alan Price [50:16] "O Lucky Man!" O Lucky Man! Original Sountrack Warner Bros. Records BS 2710 1973 I've been obsessed with this Alan Price soundtrack since I first heard it in this over-long shaggy dog of a film by Lindsay Anderson. L.A. Witch [54:44] "Heart of Darkness" Octubre Suicide Squeeze SSQ166 2019 Mellow down spooky. Bobbie Gentry [57:12] "Mississippi Delta" Ode to Billie Joe Captiol Records ST-2830 1967 One of the hottest track one side ones you could ask for. Mulatu Astatke [01:00:22] "Munaye" Mulatu of Ethiopia Worthy Records W-1020 1972 (2003 reissue) Putting the funk in Ethiopian jazz. The Cramps [01:03:54] "I Can't Hardly Stand It" ...Off the Bone Illegal Records ILPIC 012 1985 The Cramps give this Charlie Feathers number (https://youtu.be/8h_O6U1xMlc) a fine take. There's some great local television footage of Alex Chilton helping The Cramps record at Sun Studios if you shake the internet. Music behind the DJ: "Goldfinger" by Mantovani

During this off-season of Esoterica Cinema, we'll be introducing new features and content such as our brand new series 5 Minute Reviews!5 Minute Reviews feature Jason or Ryan breaking down a given film from the Esoterica Cinema universe in - you guessed it - five minutes! But it's an Esoterica Cinema five minutes which means they reserve the right to be as long as ten.Our 5 Minute Reviews are short-form and spoiler-free, so absolutely anyone can enjoy whether they've seen the film or not.Today, join Ryan as he breaks down the 2021 film Annette, written by Leos Carax, Ron Mael, and Russell Mael, directed by Leos Carax, and starring Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard.Stay tuned for plenty more where this came from! And if there's a particular film you'd like us to review, drop us a line on Twitter, IG, or Gmail @esotericacinema

Editor Paul Trewartha talks with Post's Marc Loftus about his work on the new feature-length documentary The Sparks Brothers. The Focus Features film was directed by Edgar Wright and looks at the 50-year career of the musical duo Sparks, made up of brothers Ron and Russell Mael.

Annette was a 2021 musical romantic drama, directed by avant-garde filmmaker Leos Carax, and based off of a script by Ron and Russell Mael of the art-pop duo Sparks. The film follows the lives of two celebrities on differing career trajectories (Portrayed by Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard) whose idyllic lives are upended by the birth of a daughter, (The titular Annette) whom it is discovered has an amazing and other worldly gift. The film also featured performances by Simon Helberg and Devyn McDowell, as well as a soundtrack of orchestral pop, composed and performed by Sparks.On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott go guestless to dig into the layers upon confusing layers surrounding Annette. Join them as Scott marvels at the surprising acting chops of a former Big Bang Theory castmate, Lilz coins a terrible new slang word, and a very creepy puppet happens....with Lilz and Scott!

Welcome to The Sparks Brothers Podcast, behind the making of The Sparks Brothers - A new documentary feature from Edgar Wright that follows the five-decade career of Sparks, your favorite band's favorite band. This four-part podcast, produced by Joyride Media, and hosted by Adam Buxton, features in depth interviews with Edgar Wright and the Sparks brothers, themselves, Ron and Russell Mael. You'll also a guest appearance by author, Neil Gaiman, with a dramatic reading of the lyrics to "Amateur Hour." More details about The Sparks Brothers film, and where to see it, are online at https://www.focusfeatures.com/the-sparks-brothers. Check back July 23 for Episode 4.

Welcome to The Sparks Brothers Podcast, behind the making of The Sparks Brothers - A new documentary feature from Edgar Wright that follows the five-decade career of Sparks, your favorite band's favorite band. This four-part podcast, produced by Joyride Media, and hosted by Adam Buxton, features in depth interviews with Edgar Wright and the Sparks brothers, themselves, Ron and Russell Mael. You'll also hear clips from the film featuring the Mael brothers and many of their famous fans ... Beck, Flea, Jack Antonoff, Gary Stewart and many more. More details about The Sparks Brothers film, and where to see it, are online at https://www.focusfeatures.com/the-sparks-brothers. Check back July 16 for Episode 3.

Welcome to The Sparks Brothers Podcast, behind the making of The Sparks Brothers - A new documentary feature from Edgar Wright that follows the five-decade career of Sparks, your favorite band's favorite band. This four-part podcast, produced by Joyride Media, and hosted by Adam Buxton, features in depth interviews with Edgar Wright and the Sparks brothers, themselves, Ron and Russell Mael. You'll also hear clips from the film featuring the Mael brothers and many of their famous fans ... Beck, Flea, Jack Antonoff, Gary Stewart and many more. More details about The Sparks Brothers film, and where to see it, are online at https://www.focusfeatures.com/the-sparks-brothers.  Check back July 9 for Episode 2.

I Predict that When I'm With You, there will be no Existential Threat unless we're Eaten By The Monster Of Love in this Cool World.Welcome to episode 86 of See Hear Podcast.Edgar Wright has been known to use music to great effect in his narrative films, so it's only appropriate that he makes a music-related documentary. The Sparks Brothers tells the tale of brothers Ron and Russell Mael who as Sparks have been writing and recording albums for nearly 5 decades. Unlike so many musicians who had an initial creative flourish then lose sight of their muse, the Maels are still creating great music right up to today.Due to a peculiar turn of events, Tim, Bernard and Maurice handed the keys to the See Hear car over to friends of the show Mike White of the Projection Booth Podcast and musician / documentarian Skizz Cyzyk. These guys are the best, and we felt completely comfortable leaving the show in their professional hands. As a bonus, Mike also presents an interview with the film's editor Paul Trewartha. It's a fascinating discussion about his involvement with the film as well as the editing process in general.The regular crew will definitely be back next month to carry on with regular podcast shenanigans (which may be bad news if you've enjoyed the high standard brought by Mike and Skizz). You can find all things Booth-ian (except Frank) at https://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/You can follow Skizz' activities at http://www.skizz.net/ Our huge thanks go to the gents for sailing our ship.If you've been enjoying the show, please consider giving us a favourable review on iTunes and let your friends know that our show exists. If you don't enjoy the show, please tell your friends to tune in anyway.See Hear is proudly part of the Pantheon Network of music podcasts. Check out all the other wonderful shows at http://pantheonpodcasts.com. The list of new shows is always increasing.Send us feedback via email at seehearpodcast@gmail.comJoin the Facebook group at http://facebook.com/groups/seehearpodcastCheck out the Instagram page at www.instagram.com/seehearpodcast/?hl=enYou can download the show by searching for See Hear podcast on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher…..or whatever podcast app you favour.

One of the most dynamic filmmakers working in the industry, Edgar Wright, is making a documentary about the band Sparks. All three are joining today to discuss this film, The Sparks Brothers! In this episode, we talk about… How Edgar Wright and Ron and Russell Mael (of Sparks) met over Twitter and ultimately decided to make a documentary about the band. How the group approached making the documentary so that it would have Wright's stamp on it, rather than being dry like many other documentaries. How Wright thought about using a Sparks song in Hot Fuzz, but didn't because their songs demand so much attention. How Wright's and Sparks' artistic sensibilities align. How music operates as a part of Wright's process. Artistic influences for Sparks on their music and creative process. Influences on Wright both for general filmmaking and on his approach in creating a music documentary. Links to Resources: Go see The Sparks Bros film in a theater near you, releasing this week on June 18th! You can read about all this and more at https://nofilmschool.com/. You can also check out our Gear Guides and Entertainment News on the right hand side. Please like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check us out on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming soon - The Sparks Brothers Podcast, behind the making of The Sparks Brothers film, in theaters from Focus Features June 18. A new documentary feature from Edgar Wright follows the five-decade career of Sparks, your favorite band's favorite band. Podcast produced by Joyride Media features in depth interviews with Edgar Wright and the Sparks brothers, themselves, Ron and Russell Mael. Enjoy this trailer and stay tuned for updates.

I Predict that When I'm With You, there will be no Existential Threat unless we're Eaten By The Monster Of Love in this Cool World.Welcome to episode 86 of See Hear Podcast.Edgar Wright has been known to use music to great effect in his narrative films, so it's only appropriate that he makes a music-related documentary. The Sparks Brothers tells the tale of brothers Ron and Russell Mael who as Sparks have been writing and recording albums for nearly 5 decades. Unlike so many musicians who had an initial creative flourish then lose sight of their muse, the Maels are still creating great music right up to today.Due to a peculiar turn of events, Tim, Bernard and Maurice handed the keys to the See Hear car over to friends of the show Mike White of the Projection Booth Podcast and musician / documentarian Skizz Cyzyk. These guys are the best, and we felt completely comfortable leaving the show in their professional hands. As a bonus, Mike also presents an interview with the film's editor Paul Trewartha. It's a fascinating discussion about his involvement with the film as well as the editing process in general.The regular crew will definitely be back next month to carry on with regular podcast shenanigans (which may be bad news if you've enjoyed the high standard brought by Mike and Skizz). You can find all things Booth-ian (except Frank) at https://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/You can follow Skizz' activities at http://www.skizz.net/ Our huge thanks go to the gents for sailing our ship.If you've been enjoying the show, please consider giving us a favourable review on iTunes and let your friends know that our show exists. If you don't enjoy the show, please tell your friends to tune in anyway.See Hear is proudly part of the Pantheon Network of music podcasts. Check out all the other wonderful shows at http://pantheonpodcasts.com. The list of new shows is always increasing.Send us feedback via email at seehearpodcast@gmail.comJoin the Facebook group at http://facebook.com/groups/seehearpodcastCheck out the Instagram page at www.instagram.com/seehearpodcast/?hl=enYou can download the show by searching for See Hear podcast on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher…..or whatever podcast app you favour.

Pop music has had its share of bands with siblings: Gallaghers, Finns, Carpenters, Davies, Wilsons (some with heart and some with surf), Isleys, Warhursts….. Then there's the Mael men!!!!! Welcome to episode 135 of Love That Album podcast. Sparks, (ostensibly, Ron and Russell Mael) are that rare beast that are hugely identifiable despite having changed styles (and record companies) several times. By the time they released album number 11, “Angst In My Pants” in 1982, they'd experimented with rock, prog, euro-disco, pop….and they still had many albums and styles to go. Yet, when you hear a Sparks song, there's that "something" that makes you sure it's them. I am honoured to be joined by music and film writers, Heather Drain and Mike McPadden to discuss “Angst” as well as related peripheral topics. The album is loaded with jerky new-wave era pop. Like its title, much of the album sounds musically nervous and this is reflected in many of the record's songs. Join us as we talk about cigarettes with human traits, Stars on 45, humour in music without being comedic, fragile masculinity,  taking the Mickey, anxiety, and (of course) hiding public erections….amongst several other tasteful topics. I also make a production comparison that I hope Heather will forgive me for…….. Having Heather and Mike on the show was a joy. They brought so much insight, and I look forward to further shows with them. Go to Heather's website at www.mondoheather.com to get links to her essays and podcast appearances, or to order her latest brilliant book, The Bizarro Encyclopedia of Film Vol.1 Mike is also keeping busy with 3 (count ‘em) excellent film podcasts on the go. Subscribe to 70 Movies We Saw In The 70s, Crackpot Cinema and Busted Guts: Cracking Open Comedy Cinema, and keep your film-loving earholes happy. You can also order his latest book Teen Movie Hell from https://www.teenmoviehell.com/ Download this episode of LTA from Spotify, Stitcher or iTunes (search for “Love That Album podcast”). Love That Album is proudly part of the Pantheon Podcast network. Go to Pantheon Podcasts to check out all their great shows.You can send me feedback at rrrkitchen@yahoo.com.au (written or mp3 voicemail) or join the Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/lovethatalbum.If you'd consider writing an iTunes review we'd be immensely grateful. However, it'd be even better if you told a friend about the podcast and Pantheon – at a (socially distanced) barbecue, over coffee (on Skype), on social media….whatever way you choose, consider me grateful.

Pop music has had its share of bands with siblings: Gallaghers, Finns, Carpenters, Davies, Wilsons (some with heart and some with surf), Isleys, Warhursts….. Then there's the Mael men!!!!! Welcome to episode 135 of Love That Album podcast. Sparks, (ostensibly, Ron and Russell Mael) are that rare beast that are hugely identifiable despite having changed styles (and record companies) several times. By the time they released album number 11, “Angst In My Pants” in 1982, they'd experimented with rock, prog, euro-disco, pop….and they still had many albums and styles to go. Yet, when you hear a Sparks song, there's that "something" that makes you sure it's them. I am honoured to be joined by music and film writers, Heather Drain and Mike McPadden to discuss “Angst” as well as related peripheral topics. The album is loaded with jerky new-wave era pop. Like its title, much of the album sounds musically nervous and this is reflected in many of the record's songs. Join us as we talk about cigarettes with human traits, Stars on 45, humour in music without being comedic, fragile masculinity,  taking the Mickey, anxiety, and (of course) hiding public erections….amongst several other tasteful topics. I also make a production comparison that I hope Heather will forgive me for…….. Having Heather and Mike on the show was a joy. They brought so much insight, and I look forward to further shows with them. Go to Heather's website at www.mondoheather.com to get links to her essays and podcast appearances, or to order her latest brilliant book, The Bizarro Encyclopedia of Film Vol.1 Mike is also keeping busy with 3 (count ‘em) excellent film podcasts on the go. Subscribe to 70 Movies We Saw In The 70s, Crackpot Cinema and Busted Guts: Cracking Open Comedy Cinema, and keep your film-loving earholes happy. You can also order his latest book Teen Movie Hell from https://www.teenmoviehell.com/ Download this episode of LTA from Spotify, Stitcher or iTunes (search for “Love That Album podcast”). Love That Album is proudly part of the Pantheon Podcast network. Go to Pantheon Podcasts to check out all their great shows.You can send me feedback at rrrkitchen@yahoo.com.au (written or mp3 voicemail) or join the Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/lovethatalbum.If you'd consider writing an iTunes review we'd be immensely grateful. However, it'd be even better if you told a friend about the podcast and Pantheon – at a (socially distanced) barbecue, over coffee (on Skype), on social media….whatever way you choose, consider me grateful.

The second conversation with brothers Ron and Russell Mael of the band Sparks, along with stripped-down versions of two songs from their new album Hippopotamus.

Kate Winslet's latest film, The Mountain Between Us, is an epic romance shot at 10,000 feet above sea level and at -38 degrees Celsius. The actress talks to Samira about working with co-star Idris Elba, the legacy of Titanic, and looks forward to making her next film, when she will be working with Woody Allen.Californian brothers Ron and Russell Mael formed the band Sparks in the early '70s, and their first hit This Town Ain't Big Enough for the Both of Us made them household names in the UK. 23 albums and more than four decades later, the brothers discuss their new album, Hippopotamus, and look back at their early days living in London at the time of power cuts and the three-day week. Edward Lear is the writer of some of our most loved poetry. The Owl and the Pussycat has been voted the UK's favourite poem many times. Jenny Uglow's new biography, Mr Lear: A Life of Art and Nonsense, explores the life behind the rhymes and reveals a natural history painter, a landscape artist, and only later a somewhat reluctant nonsense poet. A contemporary of Lewis Carroll and a friend to Tennyson and the Pre-Raphaelite brotherhood, should we see him as a product of his time or a romantic rebel? Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Julian May.

This is my homage to my favorite band, Sparks, and the core of Sparks, brothers Ron & Russell Mael. I speak to Tosh Berman of Tam Tam Books, who wrote a book about a history-making Sparks 21-album concert series in London and who published a book of Sparks song lyrics. I also chat with Eric Theise, an artist, musician and avid and articulate Sparks fan. Laurie Cohen, Director of the Mill Valley Philharmonic, shares her first impressions of Sparks music, and I mention something about each of Sparks' 25 albums from 1972 to the present, and play excerpts from some of my favorite tracks. The episode closes with "Part One" of my conversation with Ron and Russell Mael! There's a great podcast totally dedicated to the music of Sparks called "All You Ever Think About Is Sparks" that can be found at https://sparkspodcast.podbean.com (https://sparkspodcast.podbean.com) if you'd like an even deeper dive into the music of Sparks. Check it out!