AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW: the exclusive 45th anniversary merch collection of the double album release of ‘No. 1 In Heaven’ & Sparks-produced ‘Is there more to life than dancing?’ by Noël. The double LP & CDs are available to order as well. ✨
Saddened to hear about the passing of Yukihiro Takahashi of Yellow Magic Orchestra and beyond. It was an honor to cross paths on occasion throughout the years.
“After 10 attempts at reading and completing James Joyce’s magnificent ‘Ulysses’ and only making it to page 10 each time, on attempt number 11, I finally did it! Hallelujah! ‘Ulysses’ should be a real inspiration to anyone interested in breaking the rules in any art form.” -Ron📚
Ron and Russell visiting their favorite film character Tora-san and the creator of the Tora-san series, maestro Yoji Yamada in Shibamata, Japan.
#SparksHolidays
✨
Just in!!
#TheGirlIsCryingInHerLatte
has entered the UK
@officialcharts
at No. 7 as the highest New Album entry, making it Sparks’ 3rd consecutive UK Top 10 Album. The album is also No. 1 in the physical chart — it’s the first No. 1 in the sales chart in Sparks’ history. 🥳🥳✨
Well, what can we say? Not only honored to have accepted the
#Cannes2021
Best Director award on behalf of
#LeosCarax
— who truly is deserving of this prestigious recognition — but also ecstatic that Sparks received the
#CannesSoundtrack
award for
#Annette
. Just amazing.
R&R ✨
50 years. 25 albums. 345 songs. Unlimited genius.
★ THE SPARKS BROTHERS ★
Directed by
@edgarwright
In theaters June 18, 2021 in US & Canada.
Rest of the world soon!
#TheSparksBrothers
✨
THE GIRL IS CRYING IN HER LATTE
the 26th Sparks album | out May 26, 2023
Photography: Munachi Osegbu
Album artwork: Julie Vlasak
#TheGirlIsCryingInHerLatte
☕️
“This is the number one song in heaven
Why are you hearing it now, you ask?”
The 45th Anniversary Edition vinyl of ‘No. 1 In Heaven’ is released on April 20th. ✨
Sparks left Paris with one César (Best Music for
#Annette
), but
@Les_Cesar
was kind enough to send a second trophy to LA so no brother would feel slighted. Merci l’Académie! Vive la France! ✨
#C
ésar2022
And... CUT! After the third and final take of filming the video for 'The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte,’ elated hugs were shared between Ron, Russell and Cate Blanchett 💛
▶
#TheGirlIsCryingInHerLatte
☕️
#TheSparksBrothers
, directed by the incredible
@edgarwright
, has just premiered at
@sundancefest
✨
We're excited for everyone who was able to see it, and even more excited for what is to come & for everyone else to eventually see it. In the meantime, enjoy this 1st film clip!
Happy 45th to NO. 1 IN HEAVEN! 🩵
Sparks’ 8th studio album was released on March 2, 1979. Recorded in early 1978 & produced by
@giorgiomoroder
, the record was an initially hard sell to labels and critics, but has since gone to be an undisputed classic in electronic music history
Sparks’ 35-date tour in North America & Europe is now history. Thank you to all attendees! Sparks fans are the best.
A huge shoutout to the incredible crew without whom the tour wouldn’t have been possible! It was a tough undertaking in this era of Covid - but we made it!
❤️