Pop pioneers Sparks announce new album and Bristol show on their European tour
Posted on: 27 Mar 2017Sparks, the musical mavericks from California, have announced a Bristol date for their upcoming European tour in support of their hugely anticipated album, Hippopotamus. They will be at at The 02 Academy on Tuesday 26th September.
Brothers Ron and Russell Mael have been part of pop furniture since 1971 and their sound is instantly recognisable to say the least. Between Russell’s falsetto and Ron’s unique keyboard-playing style, you’ll certainly not forget them in a hurry. Indeed, their single ‘This Town Ain't Big Enough For Both of Us’ will be known by just about everyone.
Recorded in Los Angeles, ‘Hippopotamus’ sees them take the pop form, shake it up, and create an album that is adventurous, fresh and typically ‘Sparks’. Described as “the smartest, most consistently evolving band in the history of rock”, and internationally acclaimed as pop pioneers, Sparks’ music has always been innovative and instantly identifiable. You can buy or stream the new single here.
The title track, first played on BBC Radio 6 Music, was released as a single at midnight Friday 24th March after the band performed it, as well as 3 other songs from the album, in their set at the 6 Music Festival in Glasgow.
Tickets for the show on Tuesday 26th September go on pre-sale Wednesday 29th March and on general sale Friday 31st March. To secure your place head to the O2 Academy Bristol Event Website.
For more details on Sparks visit allsparks.com and follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
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