After their collaboration with Scottish band Franz Ferdinand, called FFS, the American brothers Ron and Russell Mael return to their core project, Sparks. A band, mind you, that already exists for 45 years! They have never been afraid to experiment, constantly change their style and have been called ‘the smartest and quickest evolving band in the history of rock music’.

8 September, Sparks will give us their 21st album Hippopotamus. It is said to be more poppy than what they released recently, but I’m sure it’ll be as unique as ever. The title track is the first, instantly identifiable single and gives a nice impression, combining equal parts pop, experiment and circus. You’ll be surprised of all the things they find in their pool…

Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.