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The five American artists who made it in the UK first

The five American artists who made it in the UK first

Goin’ for UK gold.

May 18, 2026

The 10 greatest American glam bands

The 10 greatest American glam bands

When rock became fun again.

Mar 19, 2026

Sparks - Ron Mael - Russell Mael - Band - Duo - The Sparks Brothers

“My favourite”: The Sparks lyric that decimated the love song

“The real meaning is…”

Mar 16, 2026

10 classic records that weren't able to break America

10 classic albums that failed to break America

Underrated masterpieces…

Feb 20, 2026

Minute by name, minute by nature Five masterpieces that are under 60 seconds long

Minute by name, minute by nature: Five masterpieces that are under 60 seconds long

Keep it brief.

Jan 25, 2026

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”.

Jan 20, 2026

The 10 best classic rock albums to cure your January blues

The 10 best classic rock albums to cure your January blues

Let these ten lift your spirits.

Jan 9, 2026

Damon Albarn - Gorillaz - 2021

Gorillaz announce new album, ‘The Mountain’, share ‘The Happy Dictator’ alongside UK tour dates

The new album arrives March 20th, 2026.

Sep 11, 2025

Damon Albarn - Gorillaz - 2021

Gorillaz play new album in full at London show with special guests including Johnny Marr, Joe Talbot and Sparks

Phones were banned from the concert.

Sep 4, 2025

Sparks - Mad! - 2025

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

They’ve still got it.

Jul 19, 2025

Soviet Union - Music - Communist - General

The day Sparks were banned from the Soviet Union for “neofascism” and “racism”

A bold move.

Dale Maplethorpe

Jun 22, 2025

Sparks - Mad! - 2025

Underworld: The band who defy ageing, according to Sparks

It’s hard to maintain pop dominance.

Jun 20, 2025