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Russell Mael

Sparks - Mad! - 2025

The song that reinvented Sparks: “It just sounded so amazing”

“We thought maybe it would be a really good way for us to go”.

Andrew Clayman
Jan 20, 2026
Sparks - Mad! - 2025

Sparks live review: A joyous evening in Edinburgh with the Mael brothers

They’ve still got it.

Ben Forrest
Jul 19, 2025
Sparks - Mad! - 2025

The best albums by Sparks

An introductory guide.

Ben Forrest
Jun 6, 2025

Russell Mael on the Elvis Presley song that inspired Sparks: “Everything pop music should be”

“It’s the essence of everything that pop music should be.”

Ben Forrest
Mar 13, 2024

The 10 things Russell Mael loves about Kate Bush

“She establishes her own world.”

Kelly Murphy
Feb 26, 2024
Flea - Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Bassist - RHCP - Bass

Flea on the band who “take humour seriously”

Being able to laugh at their work.

Tim Coffman
Jan 9, 2024
Sparks - 2023

Sparks – ‘The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte’

An avant-pop masterclass.

Jordan Potter
May 24, 2023
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