Sparks has been making music for more than half a century. They see no reason to retire
May 22, 2025
They’ve spent more than half a century together as bandmates and put out dozens of records. But the brothers behind the art-pop band Sparks have no intention of retiring anytime soon. The band’s sound has been ever-evolving since its inception. Ron and Russell Mael see resisting any impulse to remain the same as a central priority. The pair spoke with The Associated Press ahead of the release of their 28th studio album, “Mad!,” on Friday. They say they have no plans to retire and find it meaningful that younger generations are finding their music.
